Latest Pilot Plant Operations News

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.

Andromeda Metals' latest Scoping Study reveals a compelling economic case for its innovative High Purity Alumina (HPA) production technology, highlighting strong returns and a significant carbon emissions advantage. The project aims to meet soaring global demand with a 10,000 tonne per annum facility in South Australia.

Northern Minerals has released its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earth Project, confirming an 11-year production plan targeting 181,000 tonnes of rare earth concentrate. The project aims to establish a critical Australian supply chain for heavy rare earths in partnership with Iluka Resources.

EV Resources has raised up to A$5.5 million through a share placement to accelerate development of its Los Lirios and Dollar Antimony Projects, backed by a strategic partnership with Locksley Resources.

Everest Metals has initiated a 2,500m drilling campaign at its Mt Edon project in Western Australia, aiming to upgrade and expand its significant rubidium resource amid rising global demand for this critical mineral.

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.