Latest Pilot Plant Construction News

Iondrive Limited has joined a €3.1 million European battery recycling consortium backed by a German government grant, aiming to establish a closed-loop supply chain using its innovative DES technology.

ABx Group is set to begin drilling at its T8 Rare Earths discovery in northern Tasmania, targeting expansion of high-grade dysprosium and terbium mineralisation critical for advanced technologies.

Cobre Limited has secured Environmental Impact Assessment approval for its In-Situ Copper Recovery pilot plant in Botswana, marking a pivotal step towards project development.

Everest Metals has signed a strategic MOU with Arlington Innovation Partners to access U.S. government non-dilutive funding and partnerships, advancing its Mt Edon critical minerals project focused on rubidium and lithium.

Meteoric Resources has obtained crucial environmental consent to operate within the sensitive buffer zone of the Serra da Pedra Branca sanctuary, clearing a major hurdle for its Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil.

Podium Minerals has launched a A$12 million capital raising to accelerate development at its Parks Reef platinum group metals project, following a key metallurgical breakthrough and resource upgrades.

Critica Limited reports strong preliminary beneficiation results from its Jupiter rare earths project, achieving consistent ~95% mass rejection and a 6–10x uplift in rare earth grades. A closed-circuit pilot plant is now under construction to optimise recovery and advance product development.

Kinetiko Energy has reported a strong commercial gas flow from its Brakfontein well, exceeding prior reserve flow rate assumptions and reinforcing the project's economic viability.

Meteoric Resources has confirmed exceptional rare earth recoveries from continuous piloting at ANSTO, producing high-quality Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate and demonstrating effective waste handling. This milestone advances the Caldeira Project towards commercial development and offtake agreements.

Alligator Energy has initiated drilling at its Samphire Uranium Project, marking a critical step toward establishing Australia’s next in-situ recovery uranium mine. The company aims to commence field recovery trial operations early next year following regulatory approvals and pilot plant construction.

ALCORE, ABx Group’s subsidiary, has secured government approval for overseas R&D activities and is pursuing a $5 million grant to accelerate its clean fluorine chemical technology commercialisation.

BCI Minerals has transitioned to full-scale operations at its Mardie Salt Project, marking a pivotal moment with strong construction progress, secured financing, and binding offtake agreements. The company remains on track for first salt shipment by late 2026.