Latest Processing Facilities News

Catalyst Metals Limited will enter the S&P/ASX 200 Index on 16 September 2025, marking a significant milestone as it replaces Brickworks Limited. The move highlights Catalyst’s growing gold resource base and production plans in Western Australia.

Black Cat Syndicate has integrated strong grade-control drilling results from its Fingals deposit into mine plans, with mining set to begin late September 2025. Concurrently, the Lakewood processing plant is undergoing key upgrades to support ongoing production.

Talga Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with United Catalyst Corporation, marking its entry into the US battery anode market and setting the stage for new graphite recycling and anode production facilities in South Carolina.

Blue Energy’s subsidiary Eureka Petroleum has been granted a 20-year production licence for the Sapphire gas project, enabling development of substantial certified gas reserves adjacent to existing infrastructure.

Great Northern Minerals has significantly expanded its Catalyst Ridge rare earth and antimony project in California’s Mountain Pass District by applying for 96 additional lode claims, positioning itself strongly within a critical US minerals hub.

Gladiator Resources is in talks with multiple parties to sell its Tanzanian uranium assets, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and pivot towards U.S.-based rare earth projects.

Legacy Iron Ore has completed a major drilling campaign at its Mt Celia project and is progressing metallurgical studies to define its processing strategy, setting the stage for updated resource estimates and development plans.

New Zealand King Salmon has finalized the purchase of a commercial site in Blenheim, positioning itself for future processing expansion linked to the Blue Endeavour project, while maintaining current operations in Nelson.

New Murchison Gold Limited has officially commenced production at its Crown Prince Gold Mine ahead of schedule, marking its transition from explorer to gold producer. The company aims to ramp up to a 40,000 tonne monthly ore run rate by October 2025.

Solstice Minerals is ramping up exploration at its Edjudina Range gold discovery, unveiling promising primary gold intercepts and preparing for expanded drilling to extend the mineralised trend beyond 1km.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd is undertaking a $40 million capital raise to restructure its balance sheet, settle key debts, and accelerate its consolidation strategy in Queensland’s copper-rich Mount Isa and Cloncurry region.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd reported a steep increase in half-year losses to $24.17 million, driven by discontinued operations, while advancing key acquisitions and debt restructuring efforts.