Latest Pilot Plant News

Kinetiko Energy reports sustained strong gas flows from two production wells in South Africa, with high methane content exceeding prior reserve assumptions. These results bolster the economics of its planned micro LNG pilot project.

Locksley Resources has produced the first 100% American made antimony ingot in decades, validating a fully domestic mine-to-metal supply chain and advancing U.S. critical minerals independence.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a prime site and finalized key contracts for its Rare Earth Research and Processing Centre in Brazil, positioning itself as a critical Western-aligned rare earth supplier amid tightening Chinese export controls.

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary is advancing its pilot plant infrastructure at Bell Bay, Tasmania, with major equipment designs completed and delivery slated for early 2026.

Cobre Limited has secured Environmental Impact Assessment approval for its In-Situ Copper Recovery pilot plant in Botswana, marking a pivotal step towards project development.

Everest Metals has signed a strategic MOU with Arlington Innovation Partners to access U.S. government non-dilutive funding and partnerships, advancing its Mt Edon critical minerals project focused on rubidium and lithium.

Metallium Limited announces a breakthrough rare earth recovery method using Flash Joule Heating with chlorination, promising faster, cleaner recycling of critical metals from magnet waste and advancing U.S. supply chain independence.

Lithium Universe Limited has unveiled plans for a second lithium carbonate refinery in Brownsville, Texas, complementing its flagship Québec project and aiming to ease North America's lithium supply bottleneck.

Altech Batteries has raised $6 million through a share placement to accelerate development and commercialisation of its innovative battery technologies, including the CERENERGY solid-state battery and Silumina Anodes.

Kinetiko Energy and FFS Refiners have formalised a joint development agreement to co-develop a pilot LNG plant at Brakfontein, marking a significant step in South Africa’s energy transition. The initial phase involves co-funded drilling and gas testing with plans to scale LNG production substantially.

St George Mining has secured A$72.5 million in institutional and strategic funding to advance its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil towards a final investment decision. The capital raise underscores the project's strategic importance amid tightening global critical minerals supply chains.

Podium Minerals has initiated a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately A$7 million, aiming to fund pilot plant testing and resource expansion at its Parks Reef PGM Project. The offer invites eligible shareholders to acquire new shares at 6.4 cents each, reinforcing Podium’s growth trajectory amid rising platinum group metal prices.