Latest Pilot Plant Construction News

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.

Everest Metals Corporation reveals significant progress in its gold projects and leads the development of Australia’s first rubidium industry, positioning itself at the forefront of critical minerals innovation.

Iondrive Limited has won a $3.9 million government grant to advance its innovative urban mining technology, accelerating the construction of a pilot plant focused on critical minerals recovery from lithium-ion batteries.

Besra Gold has appointed a new, experienced Board and advanced drilling and metallurgical trials at its Jugan deposit, while awaiting a critical mining lease renewal.

ABx Group Limited reports promising rare earth exploration results in Tasmania, steady progress on its ALCORE fluorine recycling pilot plant, and advancing bauxite mining projects in Queensland and Tasmania, while managing funding challenges.

Meteoric Resources has announced a maiden Ore Reserve at its Caldeira Project alongside a breakthrough processing partnership and a heavily oversubscribed $42.5 million equity raise, positioning it as a key player in the evolving rare earths market.