Latest Process Optimisation News

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.

Impact Minerals’ 50%-owned Alluminous Pty Ltd advances its proprietary HiPurA® High Purity Alumina technology with new leadership and pilot plant commissioning, attracting strong customer interest.

Pure Resources reaffirms exceptional metallurgical results at its Garnet Hills Project, achieving garnet grades up to 98% through sustainable processing. The company is now scaling up testing and forging strategic collaborations in the US to unlock downstream rare earth opportunities.

EcoGraf Limited has been granted its first Australian patent for its innovative HFfree® purification technology, reinforcing its position in the battery anode materials market. This milestone follows a recent breakthrough that cut purification costs by 25%, boosting the commercial potential of its purification facilities.

VBX Limited strengthens its leadership and advances drilling programs at the Wuudagu bauxite project, setting the stage for a pivotal Definitive Feasibility Study and environmental approvals.

WA1 Resources has raised A$100 million through a placement to accelerate pre-development and infrastructure work at its Luni Niobium Project, bolstering its cash reserves to A$168 million.

American Rare Earths Limited reports strong progress at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, highlighted by exceptional sampling results, key permitting milestones, and a $15 million equity raise to fund development.

Native Mineral Resources has completed its first gold pour at the Blackjack Gold Project, marking a key milestone as it advances toward full production ramp-up in August 2025. The company also secured a $10 million placement to support its growth plans.

Argosy Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, securing a 40MW energy infrastructure agreement and completing a $2 million placement to fund ongoing feasibility and engineering works.

Saturn Metals has reported a robust June quarter highlighted by significant drilling success and exceptional metallurgical recoveries at Apollo Hill, lifting its gold resource to 2.24 million ounces. These developments set the stage for a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve later this year.