Latest Pilot Plant News

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.

Alligator Energy has initiated uranium extraction at its Samphire Uranium Project, marking a key milestone as initial uranium concentrations are detected during the Field Recovery Trial.

Iron Bear Resources has received crucial exploration approvals from Newfoundland authorities, paving the way for a major drilling program aimed at expanding its vast iron ore resource in partnership with Vale S.A.

Meteoric Resources hosted Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema at its Caldeira Rare Earth Project pilot plant, highlighting continuous production success and strong government backing for the project’s expansion.

BCI Minerals confirms the Mardie Salt and Potash Project remains on track for first salt shipment in the second half of 2026, supported by binding offtake agreements and a positive salt price outlook driven by supply shortfalls in Asia.

Cadoux Ltd has secured a $600,000 milestone payment from the Western Australian Government’s Investment Attraction Fund, marking significant progress in its high purity alumina project development.

Argosy Minerals reports strong progress on its 12,000 tonnes per annum Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, achieving 96% lithium recovery in test work and advancing critical energy infrastructure with a 40MW power supply line.

Argosy Minerals reports a 96% lithium recovery from test works at its Rincon Lithium Project and progresses critical energy infrastructure, moving closer to a final investment decision.