Latest Pilot Processing News

Australian Rare Earths has moved its Koppamurra pilot plant beyond heap leaching, recovering rare earths from about 5,000 litres of leach solution into a Mixed Rare Earth Hydroxide intermediate product. The result provides an early test of the downstream flowsheet, although commercial economics and final product quality remain unproven.

Felix Gold's US subsidiary is in line for a substantial non-dilutive federal grant to advance its Treasure Creek antimony pilot processing facility, accelerating its plan for a domestic US supply chain.

Australian Rare Earths (ASX: AR3) has successfully commissioned and begun pilot-scale processing of 30 tonnes of ore at ANSTO’s Sydney facility, producing high-purity rare earth oxide samples to support commercialisation and a bankable feasibility study.

Australian Rare Earths (ASX: AR3) has delivered a standout Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve for its Koppamurra project, underpinning a low-capital, high-return rare earths development. Meanwhile, pilot processing advances and a new niobium-REE discovery at Overland add momentum.

Nova Minerals has completed engineering and design for its Estelle antimony pilot plant in Alaska, moving swiftly into procurement and construction with equipment en route to site.

Locksley Resources has reported strong surface assay results from its Desert Antimony Mine in California, confirming continuity of high-grade antimony mineralisation and supporting ongoing drilling efforts.

EV Resources has successfully produced its first metallic antimony ingots from the Los Lirios project in Mexico, validating a low-cost smelting process and advancing its strategy to supply the North American market.

Everlast Minerals has secured a significant new exploration licence in northern Bangladesh, boosting its mineral sands portfolio and advancing its development strategy.

Locksley Resources has reported outstanding high-grade antimony assay results from its Desert Antimony Mine in California, with samples reaching up to 26.1% Sb. This breakthrough supports the company’s plans for a pilot plant aimed at domestic production critical to U.S. defense needs.

Felix Gold has transitioned from exploration to development with a metallurgical breakthrough producing military-grade antimony and is advancing pilot plant operations and government funding applications to meet US military demand.

Resolution Minerals appoints Dr Adam Roper as Chief Metallurgist to advance antimony, tungsten, and gold processing at its Idaho Horse Heaven Project, aligning with US defense supply chain goals.

Locksley Resources reports robust metallurgical testwork from its Mojave Project, confirming high antimony recoveries and concentrate grades that support a domestic US supply chain. The results align with US strategic priorities for critical mineral independence.