Latest Pilot Plant News

Everest Metals Corporation reports successful commissioning of its Gekko Gravity Gold Processing Plant at the Revere Gold Project, alongside significant rubidium recovery at Mt Edon and a mining proposal submission for Mt Dimer. The company is well-positioned financially to advance exploration and production activities.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has delivered a maiden Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate product with exceptional recovery rates, alongside a substantial resource upgrade at its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil.

Altech Batteries Limited has made significant strides in funding and technology for its CERENERGY® battery project, including a $4 million capital raise and a breakthrough 55% increase in lithium-ion battery anode energy density.

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) has secured a $2.7 million federal grant to fast-track its vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility in Queensland, alongside key project milestones and strategic leadership appointments.

Livium Ltd reports a 179% surge in recycling gross profit and advances its lithium extraction technology, positioning itself strongly in the evolving battery materials market.

Richmond Vanadium Technology has submitted its draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Richmond - Julia Creek Vanadium Project and progressed innovative metallurgical test work, positioning itself for a development decision in 2025.

Mineral Commodities Ltd reports steady progress on its Munglinup graphite project and secures A$2.4 million in convertible loans, while navigating operational setbacks and a conditional sale of its Skaland asset.

Zeotech Limited has secured a strategic MOU with Holcim Australia to advance its AusPozz™ low-carbon concrete product, alongside promising methane reduction results and a newly granted Japanese patent.

Phoslock Environmental Technologies reported a widening cashflow deficit and disappointing sales in the December 2024 quarter, while legal challenges and share suspension continue to cloud its outlook.

Sparc Technologies has committed to Stage 2 of its hydrogen joint venture, secured a pioneering patent in Morocco, and progressed graphene additive trials, signaling momentum in its clean energy and materials innovation.

Mandrake Resources has announced a significant maiden Inferred Resource of 3.3 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent at its Utah Lithium Project, alongside securing a US$1 million grant from the US Department of Energy to support further exploration and development.

Element 25 Limited has announced a 107% increase in Ore Reserves at its Butcherbird Manganese Project in Western Australia, now supporting an 18.3-year mine life at 1.1Mtpa production. This milestone underpins the company’s strategic expansion into battery-grade manganese supply for the EV market.