Latest Process Engineering News

Medallion Metals has executed a binding agreement to acquire the Forrestania Nickel Operation from IGO, expanded its Ravensthorpe gold-copper resource to nearly 1 million ounces gold equivalent, and secured a $50 million prepayment facility with Trafigura to advance project development.

Wildcat Resources has identified viable processing methods for previously overlooked lithium and tantalum resources at its Tabba Tabba Project, potentially converting waste into valuable ore and enhancing project economics ahead of its Definitive Feasibility Study.

Morella Corporation reports hydrometallurgical testwork by Edith Cowan University achieving up to 89% rubidium extraction from Mt Edon samples, validating the project’s technical potential and setting the stage for further optimisation and economic evaluation.

Marmota Limited’s maiden drilling program at the Greenewood gold project in South Australia has delivered exceptional bonanza-grade gold intersections, extending a high-grade mineralised zone over 900 metres. The latest assay batch includes the highest 4m gold intersection recorded at Greenewood, underscoring the project’s growing potential.

Flagship Minerals has raised $4 million through a share placement, including a strategic $2.5 million investment from global EPC leader Xinhai, to advance the Pantanillo Gold Project towards feasibility and development.

Medallion Metals has taken a crucial step forward by ordering a secondary ball mill to upgrade the Cosmic Boy Concentrator, underpinning its Sulphide Production Strategy and advancing its feasibility study toward a final investment decision.

Diatreme Resources confirms its Northern Silica Project can produce low-iron, high-purity silica sand meeting photovoltaic glass standards, backed by successful bulk metallurgical testwork. The results pave the way for final engineering and commercial deals amid a booming solar energy market.

Vulcan Energy has inked a pivotal supply contract with Canadian firm NESI for electrolysis technology, advancing its Lionheart Project’s Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt. This deal marks a crucial step toward finalising project financing and commencing construction in H2 2025.

Caravel Minerals has appointed Primero Group as the EPCM contractor for its Caravel Copper Project, with the Definitive Feasibility Study now fully funded and on track for completion in early 2026.

Lindian Resources has advanced construction at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project ahead of schedule while securing 100% ownership of the Lelouma Bauxite Project, underpinning its growth strategy in critical minerals.

Aurora Labs has advanced its micro gas turbine program with key test bench upgrades, a significant Defence grant, and strategic partnerships, positioning itself for international defence market entry.

Coda Minerals reports breakthrough metallurgical results at its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Cobalt Project, achieving copper recoveries up to 95.9% and advancing key environmental approvals.