Latest Pilot Plant News

American Rare Earths has outlined a three-stage pilot plant program combining Wyoming-based mineral processing with downstream refining in Canada, aiming to accelerate pre-production rare earth oxide output from its Halleck Creek Project.

Elevate Uranium Ltd has reinforced its U-pgrade™ Pilot Plant operations in Namibia with new management and process improvements, while revising its timeline for pilot plant results to August 2026. The company confirms previous bench-scale testwork remains valid despite the delay.

Alliance Nickel Limited (ASX:AXN) has launched a non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately A$4.15 million, aiming to fund capital cost optimisation for its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project and support general working capital.

Patagonia Lithium has reported robust 72-hour pump test results from its Formentera lithium brine project, signalling promising aquifer connectivity and flow rates that support upcoming production targets.

Everest Metals Corporation has reported promising metallurgical test results for its Mt Edon Critical Mineral Project, alongside submitting a key Mining Proposal to regulators, signalling progress toward commercial development.

Andromeda Metals faces uncertainty in securing cornerstone funding for its Great White Project due to Middle East geopolitical tensions, while pushing forward with its High Purity Alumina pilot plant commissioning.

State Gas Limited has decided against proceeding with the sale of its High Density Natural Gas Pilot Plant after failing to finalise terms, while its R&D tax incentive claim remains under extended review by the ATO.

Impact Minerals has raised A$2 million through a strategic placement to advance its High Purity Alumina project and explore new industrial minerals opportunities in Western Australia.

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary has reached a key environmental milestone for its hydrogen fluoride pilot plant in Tasmania, progressing construction and expanding its engineering team ahead of commissioning in late 2026.

State Gas Limited has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX as it finalises negotiations on a significant asset sale and clarifies related R&D incentive claims. The suspension will last until an announcement expected by 30 March 2026.

Western Mines Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Magnium Australia to explore supplying magnesite from the Mulga Tank Project for low-carbon magnesium metal production. This collaboration could add a new revenue stream by monetising a previously overlooked magnesite cap.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has secured a key Trial Mining Licence for its Monte Alto project, marking a significant step toward commercial rare earths production in Brazil.