Latest Processing Facilities News

D3 Energy has significantly expanded its South African helium footprint with new Exploration Rights and a Technical Cooperation Permit, while completing a well-supported A$6.12 million placement to fund upcoming drilling and development activities.

Metal Bank is pushing towards near-term gold production in Western Australia and expanding its critical minerals footprint in Queensland, backed by new processing partnerships and exploration milestones.

Andean Silver has delivered robust drilling results at Cerro Bayo, reinforcing resource continuity and growth prospects ahead of a June mineral resource update and ongoing restart studies.

Galilee Energy has transformed its Zydeco Gas Project in Louisiana into a drill-ready asset, aiming for a Q2 2026 spud and first production within six months of success.

New Frontier Minerals has secured technical approval for its Big One Copper Deposit Mining Lease Application, updated exploration targets across multiple copper prospects, and expanded its rare earths footprint in Australia and Canada.

Bass Oil’s March quarter saw a 13% production dip due to Cooper Basin rains but secured key gas field acquisitions, a $3.5 million grant, and completed a $3 million capital raise.

St George Mining has expanded its Araxá rare earths-niobium resource by 75% to 70.91Mt at 4.06% TREO, positioning the project among the world’s largest carbonatite deposits. The company also acquired land for processing facilities and forged new downstream partnerships, supported by Minas Gerais state tax incentives.

Forrestania Resources has reported a series of high-grade gold intercepts from drilling at British Hill, Mt Palmer, and Johnson Range projects in Western Australia, underscoring its methodical exploration approach and potential resource growth.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) reported solid Q3 FY26 gold production from its Charters Towers assets, highlighted by strong mill performance and record pours at Blackjack. The company also secured exclusive mining rights at Podosky, underpinning its regional growth strategy.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) reported robust progress at its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, delivering a high-purity Mixed Rare Earth Oxide pathway with near-complete rare earth recovery and improved heap leach performance. Concurrently, the company defined new uranium targets at Overland with drilling imminent, supported by a strengthened balance sheet following a $6 million placement and government grants.

Global Lithium Resources has sharpened its focus on the Manna Lithium Project following the spin-out of its Marble Bar gold assets. The company secured crucial permitting submissions and a significant funding and offtake deal, underpinning its path to a Final Investment Decision in 2026.

Cygnus Metals has secured A$25 million in a tightly priced placement to accelerate exploration and development at its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project. Recent drilling at Golden Eye returned impressive high-grade gold and copper intercepts, supporting resource upgrades and expansion plans.