Latest Processing Facilities News

Hot Chili Limited expands its Costa Fuego copper-gold project with significant drilling success at La Verde, underpinning a strong Preliminary Feasibility Study and strategic water infrastructure plans.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has lodged a binding proposal to acquire Hammer Metals, offering a 29.9% premium over a rival bid and proposing a SpinCo demerger of Hammer's WA gold assets. The deal would create a larger, more diversified Queensland copper producer with operational synergies and enhanced exploration potential.

Iondrive has launched its first five-tonne IONSolv™ production campaign in North America, aiming to produce about 1.4 tonnes of mixed rare earth oxide from recycled permanent magnets by Q4 2026. This milestone bridges lab validation and commercial-scale plans while supporting US supply chain independence.

Carnavale Resources has reported exceptional metallurgical results for its Kookynie Gold Project, with gold recoveries between 98% and 99% across all ore types, underpinning the project's economic viability and toll treatment prospects.

Corazon Mining has significantly expanded its Western Australian gold footprint by acquiring key tenements adjacent to the Chalice Gold Project, adding 170km2 of prospective ground and securing gold rights over underexplored corridors.

Larvotto Resources has kicked off processing at Hillgrove's Metz mine while securing the Blockade Copper Mine and moving to acquire Hammer Metals, broadening its critical minerals portfolio.

Austral Resources reported a standout high-grade copper-gold discovery at Snow Queen, secured a new SAG mill for Rocklands upgrades, and gained full ownership of Anthill copper production following agreement termination.

Rumble Resources has upgraded its Western Queen gold resource by 17% to 433,600 ounces, secured a near five-year toll milling agreement, and progressed feasibility and permitting work, setting the stage for production in 2027.

Vanadium Resources pivots to a co-production V-Iron Plant at Steelpoortdrift, securing a non-binding offtake with US Vanadium and appointing Rand Merchant Bank to drive project financing.

Cadoux Limited has made significant strides in its high purity alumina project, achieving EU SAFELOOP lithium-ion battery qualification, while expanding its footprint in Victoria's rare earth sector via a joint venture. The company also completed a $2.6 million capital raise, bolstering its cash position for upcoming development milestones.

Blue Star Helium has completed the commissioning phase of its Pinon Canyon helium plant, secured a three-month helium offtake agreement with a major US buyer, and begun selling helium as it prepares for production ramp-up in the second half of 2026.

Great Boulder Resources has completed its acquisition of the Peak Hill Gold Project, adding a 481,000-ounce resource and setting a course for near-term production. Concurrently, drilling at its Side Well project continues to expand a million-ounce resource, supported by a strong cash position and strategic partnerships.