Latest Process Optimisation News

VBX Limited has completed extensive drilling programs at its Wuudagu Bauxite Project and strengthened its development team, positioning itself strongly amid rising Chinese demand and supply risks in Guinea.

Eclipse Metals has commenced diamond drilling at its Greenland rare earth project, backed by a $4 million placement to expand and upgrade its resource. The move aligns with strategic plans for a Nasdaq dual listing amid growing global supply chain concerns.

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.

Altech Batteries has achieved a major milestone with its Silumina Anodes™, delivering 88.5% capacity retention after 500 cycles and a 40% capacity boost over graphite anodes. This advancement promises longer electric vehicle ranges and lighter battery packs.

Halo Technologies has appointed Peter Oxlade as CEO and George Paxton as COO, aligning leadership with its recent $3.9 million capital raise to fuel expansion across the Asia-Pacific region.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported sustained high-grade rare earth element recovery from its in-situ recovery trials at the Ema Project, with pregnant leach solution grades exceeding 5,700 ppm TREO and strong magnet rare earth oxide content.

St George Mining has formed a strategic alliance with US-based REAlloys Inc to advance the commercialisation of rare earths from the Araxá Project in Brazil, positioning itself within the growing US rare earths supply chain.

Ardea Resources updates on the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Goongarrie Hub, announcing a delay in the Definitive Feasibility Study completion to early 2026 while highlighting ongoing technical advances and strong JV collaboration.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported exceptional in-situ recovery results at its Ema project, achieving rare earth leaching grades over 14 times higher than the natural mineralised levels. These breakthrough findings mark a significant step towards commercial production.

Sayona Mining delivered record lithium production and sales in FY25 but reported a $382 million loss due to asset impairments amid falling lithium prices. The company is poised for transformation with its imminent merger with Piedmont Lithium.

Everest Metals has received $150,000 from the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia to advance rubidium extraction at its Mt Edon project, aiming to establish Australia’s first commercial rubidium industry and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

Kingsland Minerals has achieved a major milestone with 99.97% purified spherical graphite from its Leliyn project, positioning itself as a key supplier for EV battery materials. The company is advancing processing optimisation and preparing for a September scoping study.