Latest Pilot Plant Results News

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports breakthrough metallurgical testwork at its Koppamurra project, doubling heap leach irrigation rates and achieving around 70% recovery of key magnet rare earth elements. These advances promise faster production timelines and lower costs ahead of the Pre-Feasibility Study.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has upgraded its Mineral Resource Estimate to include 5.4 million tonnes of Measured graphite, underpinning a multi-decade mine life in Kazakhstan. This milestone supports the ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study due mid-2026.

Meteoric Resources has successfully commissioned its Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate pilot plant in Brazil, achieving strong recovery rates and production outputs that validate its processing approach and de-risk the Caldeira project.

DevEx Resources reports a major metallurgical breakthrough at its Kennedy Rare Earths Project in Queensland, achieving up to 68% recovery of critical magnet rare earth elements using a straightforward heap leach process with low acid consumption.

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.

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.

Cyclone Metals has secured a pivotal development agreement with Vale, unlocking up to USD 138 million in funding for the Iron Bear iron ore project in Canada and setting a clear path to production.

Green Critical Minerals has made significant strides in commercialising its Very High-Density (VHD) Graphite technology, achieving exceptional pilot plant results and positioning itself at the forefront of clean energy and electronics markets.

Delta Lithium reports strong drilling results and successful metallurgical test work at its Yinnetharra Lithium Project, underpinning confidence in resource expansion and future development plans.