Latest Pilot Plant News

BCI Minerals reports solid progress on its Mardie Salt Operation with 69% construction complete and commissioning of the first crystallisers, advancing towards first salt shipment by late 2026.

Elevate Uranium prepares to ship its U-pgrade™ Pilot Plant to Namibia, aiming to validate its innovative uranium beneficiation process through a large-scale trial processing 60 tonnes of ore.

Richmond Vanadium Technology has paused parts of its feasibility study and approval processes in response to a prolonged downturn in vanadium prices, focusing instead on metallurgical innovation and cash conservation.

BPH Energy’s June quarter update highlights ongoing legal proceedings over the PEP-11 permit, promising progress in AI-driven brain monitoring technology, and strategic moves toward hydrogen production facilities, supported by a robust cash reserve.

Centaurus Metals reports strong value engineering results for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, confirming a 15-year mine life and first quartile costs, while advancing exploration at Boi Novo and Jambreiro iron ore projects.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has advanced to the next phase of securing a substantial US$900 million funding package from Brazilian government agencies to develop rare earth refining and recycling facilities.

Kinetiko Energy has spudded its third gas production test well at Brakfontein and signed a non-binding term sheet with FFS Refiners to co-develop a pilot LNG plant, backed by a recent $2.2 million capital raise.

Cyclone Metals reports strong progress on its Iron Bear Project, highlighting a completed renewable energy power study and successful metallurgical test results that underpin its sustainable mining ambitions.

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.

Volt Resources has drawn $0.5 million from a $1 million funding agreement to accelerate development of its graphite projects in Tanzania and the US, positioning itself amid rising US tariffs on Chinese graphite imports.

Elevate Uranium Ltd has made significant strides in its uranium exploration and development efforts, with its U-pgrade pilot plant nearing shipment and promising drilling results expanding mineralisation at key Namibian projects.

Meteoric Resources has released a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its Caldeira rare earths project in Brazil, highlighting a low-cost, long-life deposit with strong government backing and a targeted production start in 2028.