Latest Pilot Plant Operations News

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.

American Rare Earths has expanded its Halleck Creek rare earth resource by 12.2% and achieved a metallurgical breakthrough that slashes processing volumes by over 90%, underpinning a robust updated scoping study with strong financial metrics.

NGX Limited has developed an innovative process that converts previously discarded graphite fines into high-value spherical graphite, significantly enhancing production yields and the economic potential of its Malingunde Graphite Project.

Andromeda Metals has made significant strides in advancing its Great White Project, progressing funding efforts for Stage 1A+ and securing key operational milestones. The company also bolstered its leadership with new board appointments and received a substantial tax refund, positioning it for a critical investment decision.