Latest Pilot Plant News

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) secures a Letter of Interest for up to C$100 million financing from Export Development Canada, underpinning its Seymour Lithium Project and advancing drilling and development across its Ontario lithium hubs.

ABx Group reports significant progress in its rare earths and bauxite ventures, including enhanced geological models and pilot plant developments supported by key partnerships and government backing.

Green Critical Minerals has made significant strides in commercialising its Very High-Density (VHD) Graphite technology, achieving exceptional pilot plant results and positioning itself at the forefront of clean energy and electronics markets.

Impact Minerals reports a maiden Measured Resource at its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina Project and secures $2.87 million in government funding to accelerate pilot plant development, while progressing exploration and IPO plans for other assets.

Firebird Metals Limited has secured preliminary design approval for its battery-grade manganese sulphate plant in China and forged a strategic partnership to develop LMFP cathode materials, marking significant progress in its EV battery ambitions.

Besra Gold Inc. reports a robust cash position of A$23.2 million, supporting the expanded Jugan Bankable Feasibility Study that now includes a hybrid open-pit and underground mining approach. The renewal of the Jugan mining lease remains pending but progress continues with key metallurgical and geotechnical work underway.

American Rare Earths advances its Halleck Creek Project with record high-grade drilling results, a strategic collaboration with BMO Capital Markets, and a significant state grant, reinforcing its role in securing the U.S. rare earth supply chain.

ACDC Metals has reported a substantial upgrade to its Goschen Central Project, increasing mineral resource tonnes by over 60% and enhancing rare earth element grades, supported by Victorian government initiatives.

Centaurus Metals reports significant progress in its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, delivering a high-grade nickel concentrate and advancing mine optimisation, while also making strides in copper and iron ore projects in Brazil.

Sky Metals has reported strong progress at its Tallebung tin project, completing surface trenching and initiating bulk sampling to validate resource estimates and optimise metallurgical processes. A recent $6 million capital raise will fund expanded drilling and development studies, positioning the company for near-term growth.

Aguia Resources has successfully poured its first gold and silver from the Santa Barbara high-grade project in Colombia, marking a rapid operational milestone following its acquisition of Andean Mining.

Delta Lithium reports robust December quarter results with significant gold drilling successes at Mt Ida and progress on lithium development at Yinnetharra, alongside strategic leadership changes and asset sales.