Latest Pilot Plant Development News

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.

Power Minerals and Navigate Energy have taken a major step forward by finalising the incorporation of their Rincon Lithium Project Joint Venture entity in Argentina, paving the way for a US$4 million investment to accelerate project development.

Volt Resources has raised $2.23 million through a share placement to fund the feasibility study and development of its high purity graphite refinery in Alabama, alongside advancing a pilot plant for ultra-high purity graphite.

St George Mining showcased its Araxá rare earths and niobium project at EXPOSIBRAM 2025 in Brazil, highlighting strategic alliances with US processors and ongoing development progress. The company is positioning Araxá as a key non-China supply source amid shifting global rare earths dynamics.

St George Mining has secured A$72.5 million in institutional and strategic funding to advance its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil towards a final investment decision. The capital raise underscores the project's strategic importance amid tightening global critical minerals supply chains.

Kinetiko Energy hosts senior South African government dignitaries at its Brakfontein gas project, highlighting record gas flows and plans for a pilot LNG plant to address the country’s energy crisis.

Podium Minerals has announced a major metallurgical breakthrough with a new concentrator flowsheet achieving approximately 80% recovery of key platinum group metals, advancing its Parks Reef Project towards commercialisation.

RareX has locked in a A$50 million equity funding facility with GEM Global Yield to back its Mrima Hill rare earths project in Kenya, contingent on project approval. This deal strengthens RareX’s international partnerships and provides flexible capital to advance its development plans.

Meteoric Resources confirms its Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil remains on track after a disputed environmental council vote was declared invalid. Strong local government support and regulatory assurances underpin confidence in project timelines.

BlueScope Steel reported a resilient FY2025 with $738 million underlying EBIT despite soft market conditions, advancing key growth and decarbonisation initiatives. The company extends its buy-back program and maintains a strong balance sheet as it targets significant earnings uplift by 2030.

EV Resources has launched a critical exploration program at its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, aiming to quantify high-grade deposits and accelerate near-term production to capitalize on a tightening global market.

Volt Resources reports robust progress on its Alabama Graphite Refinery scoping study, strategic partnerships in Tanzania, and resilient production in Ukraine, positioning itself strongly amid evolving graphite market dynamics.