Latest Pilot Plant News

Everest Metals Corporation has revealed a promising 1.1km gold anomaly at its Revere project, completed a key rubidium extraction study at Mt Edon, and is poised to start mining at Mt Dimer by year-end.

Volt Resources reports robust progress on its Alabama Graphite Refinery scoping study, strategic partnerships in Tanzania, and resilient production in Ukraine, positioning itself strongly amid evolving graphite market dynamics.

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.

Impact Minerals reports a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, underpinned by strong economics and low production costs, while strategically acquiring a 50% stake in Alluminous Pty Ltd to fast-track market entry with HiPurA® technology.

Pursuit Minerals has achieved a key milestone with its first high-purity lithium carbonate production at its pilot plant in Argentina, setting the stage for commercial development of its Rio Grande Sur project. The company is streamlining its focus on Argentina, advancing feasibility studies and strategic acquisitions amid a supportive mining environment.

White Energy Company Limited reported promising exploration results across multiple Australian projects targeting critical minerals, alongside progress in commercialising its innovative coal briquetting technology in South Africa.

Andromeda Metals has advanced funding and technical milestones for its Great White Project, securing a $75 million debt facility and validating its kaolin product for industrial ceramic applications.

Iondrive Limited advances its proprietary battery recycling technology with a pilot plant design, European consortium formation, and new e-waste initiatives, supported by significant grant funding.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (BRE) confirms Sulista West as an ultra high-grade rare earth project with exceptional drill results and reports metallurgical breakthroughs at Monte Alto, underpinning its integrated supply chain ambitions.

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.