Latest Processing Facilities News

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ETM) has won the bid for the Penouta mine in Spain, the EU’s sole tin-tantalum-niobium producer, raising A$10 million to support the acquisition and development amid regulatory hurdles.

Maronan Metals has signed a non-binding MoU with Austral Resources to explore toll processing at the Rocklands facility, aiming to unlock cost-effective pathways for its mineral projects.

Nova Minerals has achieved a remarkable 132% upgrade in antimony grade through ore sorting at its Estelle Project in Alaska, advancing its goal to establish a strategic U.S. supply chain amid critical mineral shortages.

WestStar Industrial’s subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a significant $11 million contract to expand Tianqi Lithium’s Kwinana hydroxide processing facility, reinforcing its role in Australia’s energy transition.

Iluka Resources has secured a long-term supply of rare earth concentrate from Lindian Resources’ Kangankunde mine, underpinning its Eneabba refinery’s capacity and advancing Australia’s rare earth ambitions.

Black Cat Syndicate has awarded the Fingals open pit mining contract to Mineral Mining Services, initiating mobilisation and targeting an initial 120,000 ounces of gold production at its Kal East operation.

Alara Resources has been awarded a mining license for the Daris 3A5 prospect in Oman, marking a key step in developing its second copper operation in the country. Historical drilling confirms high-grade copper mineralisation, with further exploration and planning underway.

Black Cat Syndicate’s recent shallow drilling at Fingals delivers impressive high-grade gold intercepts, reinforcing the deposit’s role as a cornerstone for Kal East’s production growth. The results underpin ongoing mining ramp-up and future underground development plans.

Horizon Minerals has executed a binding agreement to acquire the Gordons Dam and adjacent gold projects near its Black Swan processing plant, adding an inferred resource of 20,000 ounces and promising exploration upside.

WIN Metals Ltd has secured a binding agreement to acquire the high-grade Radio Gold Mine in Western Australia, positioning itself for near-term gold production with existing infrastructure and promising resource upside.

Zenith Minerals has kicked off its Phase 1 drilling campaign at the Dulcie Far North gold prospect, setting the stage for a larger exploration push later in 2025 aimed at expanding its mineral resource base.

Surefire Resources NL has progressed drilling at its Yidby Gold Project with promising metallurgical results, while advancing development of its Victory Bore critical minerals deposit. The company also launched a capital raising to support ongoing exploration and development.