Latest Pilot Plant News

ABx Group Limited reports significant progress in rare earths exploration in Tasmania, ALCORE fluorine recycling pilot plant development, and bauxite project advancements, positioning itself amid tightening global supply chains.

Alligator Energy Limited has made significant strides in its uranium exploration and development projects, securing critical regulatory approvals and advancing field operations while maintaining a robust cash position. The company’s strategic investments and ongoing drilling programs position it well amid a strengthening uranium market.

Sparc Technologies has progressed to Stage 2 of its Sparc Hydrogen joint venture with pilot plant commissioning slated for mid-2025, while also securing its first patent for photocatalytic water splitting technology in Morocco. Concurrently, its graphene-based additive ecosparc® demonstrates promising field trial results, underpinning commercial momentum.

Cyclone Metals has inked a binding agreement with Vale S.A. for up to USD 138 million to develop its Iron Bear Project in Canada, marking a significant step forward with successful pilot production runs of high-grade iron concentrates and pellets.

Firebird Metals has made significant strides in its LMFP battery strategy, finalizing multiple offtake agreements with Chinese manufacturers and securing a mining lease for its Oakover project, positioning itself as a low-cost producer in the growing battery materials market.

Elevate Uranium Ltd reports steady progress on its U-pgrade demonstration plant and ongoing exploration drilling at Koppies and Marenica projects, alongside a 12% resource increase at the Bigrlyi Joint Venture and the appointment of a new chairman.

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.

Iondrive Limited confirms strong financial metrics for its proprietary DES battery recycling technology, progressing pilot plant development and divesting exploration assets to sharpen focus on commercialisation.

BCI Minerals has marked a significant milestone with the commencement of full-scale operations at its Mardie Salt and Sulphate of Potash Project and secured initial drawdowns from a $981 million syndicated debt facility, underscoring strong progress toward first salt shipment by late 2026.

Deep Yellow Limited has deferred the Final Investment Decision for its flagship Tumas uranium project due to current uranium prices, while continuing detailed engineering and early works. The company remains confident in the project's robust economics and is progressing financing and development at its Mulga Rock project.

Green Critical Minerals has announced a major breakthrough with its VHD Graphite technology, delivering thermal diffusivity far surpassing copper and aluminium, promising a revolution in AI and high-performance electronics cooling.

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.