Latest Pilot Plant Construction News

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.

Everest Metals Corporation has revealed a promising 1.1km gold anomaly at its Revere project, completed a key rubidium extraction study at Mt Edon, and is poised to start mining at Mt Dimer by year-end.

Impact Minerals reports a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, underpinned by strong economics and low production costs, while strategically acquiring a 50% stake in Alluminous Pty Ltd to fast-track market entry with HiPurA® technology.

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary updates on the status of its $7.58 million Federal Government grant, revealing repayment negotiations while advancing its innovative pilot plant in Tasmania.

Sparc Technologies has unveiled its first-of-its-kind photocatalytic water splitting pilot plant at the University of Adelaide, marking a key milestone in green hydrogen innovation. Commissioning is set to begin in July 2025, aiming to demonstrate a low-cost, modular alternative to traditional electrolysis.

Impact Minerals Limited has released a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, revealing strong economics and a maiden Ore Reserve. The company is advancing towards a Definitive Feasibility Study and pilot plant construction, positioning itself for low-cost, low-carbon HPA production.

ABx Group Limited reports significant progress in rare earths exploration in Tasmania, ALCORE fluorine recycling pilot plant development, and bauxite project advancements, positioning itself amid tightening global supply chains.

Impact Minerals reports a maiden Measured Resource at its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina Project and secures $2.87 million in government funding to accelerate pilot plant development, while progressing exploration and IPO plans for other assets.