Latest Pilot Plant News

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.

Lode Resources has extended the Montezuma Silver & Antimony deposit in Tasmania, revealing high-grade mineralisation over a significant strike and depth. New drilling results show promising grades, supporting ongoing exploration and metallurgical testing.

Great Northern Minerals has taken a significant step toward advancing its Catalyst Ridge rare earth project by securing an exclusive option to license a patented flotation technology from the University of Arizona, promising improved recovery and lower processing costs.

Kinetiko Energy has secured the first tranche of funding from FFS Refiners to accelerate development of a pilot LNG gas plant at Brakfontein, marking a key step in its multi-phase Project Alpha.

Volt Resources has raised $2.23 million through a share placement to fund the feasibility study and development of its high purity graphite refinery in Alabama, alongside advancing a pilot plant for ultra-high purity graphite.

St George Mining reports exceptional high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation at its Araxá Project in Brazil, alongside a strategic US partnership and a significant capital raise to fuel expansion.

Toro Energy has agreed to be acquired by IsoEnergy in a deal valuing Toro shares at a 79.7% premium, combining uranium assets across Australia, Canada, and the US. The transaction promises enhanced scale and exposure to tier-one uranium projects, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Mineral Commodities Ltd faces delays in completing the Skaland Graphite sale but secures an agreement to close by October's end, while advancing its Munglinup graphite project and pilot anode plant development.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in its High Purity Alumina (HPA) front-end engineering design and advanced the Minhub rare earths feasibility study, positioning itself strongly in the evolving critical minerals market.

Critica Limited has marked a significant milestone in its Jupiter rare earths project, commissioning a pilot plant and producing its first high-grade mixed rare earth oxide product, underscoring its path from resource to revenue.

ABx Group Limited reports strong progress in rare earth extraction and clean chemical production, backed by strategic investments and a recent $3 million capital raise.

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.