Latest Pilot Plant News

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BCI Minerals confirms the Mardie Salt and Potash Project remains on track for first salt shipment in the second half of 2026, supported by binding offtake agreements and a positive salt price outlook driven by supply shortfalls in Asia.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
18 Mar 2026
Cadoux Ltd has secured a $600,000 milestone payment from the Western Australian Government’s Investment Attraction Fund, marking significant progress in its high purity alumina project development.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
9 Mar 2026
Argosy Minerals reports strong progress on its 12,000 tonnes per annum Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, achieving 96% lithium recovery in test work and advancing critical energy infrastructure with a 40MW power supply line.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
6 Mar 2026
Argosy Minerals reports a 96% lithium recovery from test works at its Rincon Lithium Project and progresses critical energy infrastructure, moving closer to a final investment decision.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
5 Mar 2026
Cobalt Blue Holdings has confirmed its cobalt sulphate meets stringent battery precursor specifications, advancing its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery toward a Final Investment Decision. The company also expands its graphite recovery program, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s battery materials ecosystem.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
4 Mar 2026
Astron Limited has released updated Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates for its Donald Project, highlighting increased production forecasts for critical heavy rare earth elements. The project remains shovel ready, backed by comprehensive feasibility studies and regulatory approvals.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
2 Mar 2026
Jupiter Mines Limited reported a 15.7% rise in profit after tax for HY2026, driven by its stake in the Tshipi manganese mine and a key joint venture deal with Exxaro Resources. The company navigates production challenges and market shifts while preparing for a dividend decision.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
27 Feb 2026
Locksley Resources has initiated diamond drilling at its Desert Antimony Mine in California, aiming to expand known high-grade mineralisation and support US critical minerals supply chains.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
23 Feb 2026
Impact Minerals’ 50%-owned Alluminous has hit a key milestone by shipping its first batch of high purity alumina to U.S. battery innovator C4V, advancing pilot plant operations and product qualification.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
20 Feb 2026
Alligator Energy has completed commissioning of its Samphire pilot plant and is set to begin a four-month uranium field recovery trial, signalling a key step towards project development.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
17 Feb 2026
Alligator Energy is progressing its Samphire Uranium Project in South Australia into trial production, supported by strong project economics and promising exploration potential. The company targets first uranium production by 2030/31 while derisking operations through a Field Recovery Trial.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
17 Feb 2026
Centaurus Metals has successfully produced over half a tonne of high-grade direct reduction pellet feed from its Jambreiro Iron Ore Project, confirming the product's quality and advancing off-take discussions.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
16 Feb 2026