Latest Pilot Plant News

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.

BPH Energy’s June quarter update highlights ongoing legal proceedings over the PEP-11 permit, promising progress in AI-driven brain monitoring technology, and strategic moves toward hydrogen production facilities, supported by a robust cash reserve.

Centaurus Metals reports strong value engineering results for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, confirming a 15-year mine life and first quartile costs, while advancing exploration at Boi Novo and Jambreiro iron ore projects.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has advanced to the next phase of securing a substantial US$900 million funding package from Brazilian government agencies to develop rare earth refining and recycling facilities.

Kinetiko Energy has spudded its third gas production test well at Brakfontein and signed a non-binding term sheet with FFS Refiners to co-develop a pilot LNG plant, backed by a recent $2.2 million capital raise.