Latest Pilot Plant Operations News

Sparc Hydrogen has appointed Alana Barlow as its inaugural CEO, marking a strategic move to accelerate commercialisation of its innovative photocatalytic water splitting technology for green hydrogen.

Power Minerals and Summit Nanotech have confirmed the technical viability of the Incahuasi Lithium Project in Argentina, outlining a clear pathway to production of 5,000 tonnes per annum of high-purity lithium carbonate over 20 years.

Critica Limited confirms gallium as a valuable by-product within its 1.8 billion tonnes Jupiter rare earth resource, achieving a 63% recovery rate in its existing beneficiation flowsheet without altering project scope.

Critica Limited has demonstrated a 63% recovery of gallium oxide as a valuable by-product from its vast Jupiter rare earth deposit in Western Australia, integrating seamlessly into its existing beneficiation flowsheet. This milestone enhances the project’s strategic value amid global supply chain tensions.

Victory Metals has significantly upgraded its North Stanmore rare earths resource, reporting record dysprosium grades and producing a high-purity rare earth oxide. The company also secured strategic partnerships and $11.5 million in new funding.

Elevate Uranium has raised $25 million through a well-supported placement, boosting its cash reserves to nearly $44 million. The funds will accelerate its proprietary U-pgrade™ pilot plant and expand uranium resource drilling in Namibia and Australia.

Sparc Technologies has completed construction of a pioneering green hydrogen pilot plant and secured new patents, while its graphene additive trials show promising corrosion resistance results.

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’s ALCORE subsidiary is advancing its pilot plant infrastructure at Bell Bay, Tasmania, with major equipment designs completed and delivery slated for early 2026.

Altech Batteries has raised $6 million through a share placement to accelerate development and commercialisation of its innovative battery technologies, including the CERENERGY solid-state battery and Silumina Anodes.

Volt Resources is advancing its Alabama Graphite Refinery project to produce high purity graphite in the US, leveraging proven Ukrainian technology and targeting near-term commercial production with low capital costs and strong environmental credentials.

Victory Metals has taken a significant step forward by signing a non-binding Letter of Intent with Sumitomo Corporation to supply heavy rare earths from its North Stanmore project, marking a deepening of their strategic partnership.