Latest Pilot Plant Operation News

Meteoric Resources has secured the crucial SEMAD licence to build and operate a rare earth pilot processing facility in Brazil, marking a pivotal step for its Caldeira Project. Construction is set to begin immediately, with operations expected by late October 2025.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has obtained the final regulatory approval to operate its rare earth pilot plant in Brazil’s largest petrochemical complex, setting the stage for pilot operations in mid-2026.

Sparc Technologies reported a narrower FY25 loss alongside progress in green hydrogen and graphene additive projects, supported by government grants and a successful capital raise.

Talga Group has launched Talnode-R, a recycled graphite anode product derived from lithium-ion battery waste, aiming to transform battery supply chains with sustainable, modular production.

Altech Batteries confirms the safety and durability of its CERENERGY® sodium-nickel-chloride battery technology through rigorous testing, while its Silumina Anodes™ pilot plant in Germany achieves a 50% capacity increase. An independent DNV study endorses the technology’s promising future.

Meteoric Resources has successfully raised $42.5 million through an oversubscribed placement, underpinning its push towards a Final Investment Decision for the Caldeira Rare Earth Project in 2026.

Sparc Technologies progresses its pioneering green hydrogen pilot plant and graphene-based coatings, backed by a significant government grant and a successful capital raise.

Sparc Hydrogen, in partnership with the University of Adelaide, has won a $2.75 million Australian Government grant to advance its pioneering green hydrogen pilot plant. This funding underscores the commercial promise of its novel photocatalytic water splitting technology.

Volt Resources has completed a scoping study for its Alabama Graphite Refinery, revealing robust project economics and a patented purification process that could reshape US graphite supply chains.

Altech Batteries has launched an operational pilot plant in Germany producing its proprietary Silumina Anodes, promising a 50% increase in lithium-ion battery capacity with improved longevity.

Andromeda Metals has successfully produced ultra-high purity alumina (HPA) at 99.9985% purity using a novel, cost-effective, and lower carbon process from kaolin sourced at its Great White Project. Independent validation confirms the breakthrough, positioning the company to capitalize on growing global demand.

Everest Metals has secured a $50,000 CSIRO Kick-Start voucher to conduct advanced geochemical studies on rubidium, lithium, and caesium at its Mt Edon project, aiming to enhance recovery processes and exploration targeting over nine months.