Latest Pilot Plant Construction News

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (BRE) reports a robust scoping study for its Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project, alongside a strategic heavy rare earths partnership and a strong cash position to accelerate development.

Alligator Energy has completed its Samphire pilot plant on time and under budget, setting the stage for a critical Field Recovery Trial in early 2026. The company also divested non-core Northern Territory assets to sharpen its focus and strengthen liquidity for its South Australian uranium projects.

Alligator Energy has successfully completed the construction of its Samphire Uranium Project pilot plant, achieving practical completion safely, on schedule, and under budget. The company is now set to begin its Field Recovery Trial in early 2026, marking a pivotal step toward project development.

Altech Batteries has abruptly ended its partnership with AMPower, shifting focus to its own advanced battery technologies as part of a strategic reset by its new board.

Everest Metals Corporation has reported impressive rubidium assay results up to 0.79% Rb₂O from its Phase 2 drilling at the Mt Edon Critical Mineral Project, reinforcing the potential for resource expansion ahead of a planned upgrade in early 2026.

Meteoric Resources has successfully completed wet commissioning of its pilot plant in Brazil, marking a key milestone towards rare earth production at the Caldeira Project. First Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate output is expected early December, supporting ongoing feasibility studies and offtake partnerships.

ABx Group Limited reports strong progress in rare earth extraction and clean chemical production, backed by strategic investments and a recent $3 million capital raise.

Besra Gold Inc has updated its Bau Gold Project resource to 2.28 million ounces and is intensifying efforts to renew a critical mining lease, signaling a strategic reset for the company.

Impact Minerals secures an 80% stake in the Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project following a robust Pre-Feasibility Study, while progressing pilot plant commissioning and a strategic joint venture in NSW.

Iondrive Limited has advanced its battery recycling ambitions by securing key partnerships in the US and Australia, commencing pilot plant construction, and gaining substantial government funding support.

Everest Metals Corporation has secured mining approvals for its Mt Dimer gold project and initiated resource upgrades at its Mt Edon critical minerals site, while expanding its Revere gold project through strategic acquisition and capital raising.

Meteoric Resources has confirmed the Caldeira Rare Earth Project as a world-class, long-life asset with a maiden Ore Reserve and strong Pre-Feasibility Study results, while advancing pilot plant commissioning in Brazil.