Latest Pilot Plant News

EV Resources has raised up to A$5.5 million through a share placement to accelerate development of its Los Lirios and Dollar Antimony Projects, backed by a strategic partnership with Locksley Resources.

Everest Metals has initiated a 2,500m drilling campaign at its Mt Edon project in Western Australia, aiming to upgrade and expand its significant rubidium resource amid rising global demand for this critical mineral.

ALCORE, ABx Group’s subsidiary, has secured government approval for overseas R&D activities and is pursuing a $5 million grant to accelerate its clean fluorine chemical technology commercialisation.

Meteoric Resources has secured the crucial SEMAD licence to build and operate a rare earth pilot processing facility in Brazil, marking a pivotal step for its Caldeira Project. Construction is set to begin immediately, with operations expected by late October 2025.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has obtained the final regulatory approval to operate its rare earth pilot plant in Brazil’s largest petrochemical complex, setting the stage for pilot operations in mid-2026.

Critica Limited has greenlit a pilot beneficiation plant in Hanoi to upscale its rare earth concentrate production, aiming to validate significant mass rejection and grade uplift ahead of its Scoping Study.

Wide Open Agriculture Limited has trimmed its annual loss to $7.09 million while expanding its lupin protein sales pipeline across key international markets and optimizing production in Germany.

Sparc Technologies reported a narrower FY25 loss alongside progress in green hydrogen and graphene additive projects, supported by government grants and a successful capital raise.

Cosmos Exploration’s optioned entity, EAU Lithium, has agreed to acquire a fully constructed pilot plant from Vulcan Energy Resources to advance lithium extraction testing in Bolivia. This move strengthens Cosmos’ strategic foothold in one of the world’s most promising lithium regions.

Everest Metals has received $150,000 from the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia to advance rubidium extraction at its Mt Edon project, aiming to establish Australia’s first commercial rubidium industry and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

Calix Limited reported solid FY25 results with 17% growth in product revenue, a 23% cut in operating costs, and an extended 18-month cash runway, while progressing key decarbonisation projects.

Meteoric Resources confirms its Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil remains on track after a disputed environmental council vote was declared invalid. Strong local government support and regulatory assurances underpin confidence in project timelines.