Latest Processing Facilities News

Metallium Ltd has raised A$50 million to accelerate the commercial launch of its patented Flash Joule Heating technology in the U.S., aiming to revolutionize strategic metal recovery from waste and ore. The company is set to commission its first commercial plant in Texas by early 2026, backed by key partnerships and strong institutional support.

Brightstar Resources has announced maiden Ore Reserves for its Second Fortune and Fish underground mines, underpinning FY26 production under a key Ore Purchase Agreement with Genesis Minerals. The company also signals significant exploration upside and an imminent Definitive Feasibility Study that could expand its footprint in the WA Goldfields.

Solstice Minerals has completed a 20-hole aircore drilling program at its Edjudina Range gold discovery in Western Australia, targeting a gold mineralisation zone over 1km long. Assay results are pending and will guide further resource-defining drilling.

Future Battery Minerals has identified a significant 1.75km gold anomaly at its Miriam Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a promising drilling campaign starting in July 2025.

Brightstar Resources has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding with Paddington Gold, setting the stage for open pit mining at the Lady Shenton deposit starting early 2026. This agreement promises to significantly boost production and de-risk the Menzies Gold Project.

Andean Silver’s latest drilling at the Cerro Bayo Project in Chile reveals extensive new high-grade silver and gold mineralisation outside current resources, bolstering its restart and growth strategy.

Critica Limited has entered a farm-in agreement with Ausgold Limited for its Kulin Gold Project, allowing Ausgold to earn up to 70% interest by funding exploration. This strategic move enables Critica to concentrate resources on its flagship Jupiter Rare Earth Element Project, Australia's largest high-grade clay-hosted rare earth deposit.

GR Engineering Services has landed a $77.6 million EPC contract to upgrade the Eloise copper processing facility in northern Queensland, marking a significant milestone in its project portfolio.

AIC Mines has locked in a US$40 million prepayment facility tied to a copper offtake agreement with Trafigura, aiming to boost processing capacity at its Eloise mine.

Cygnus Metals has raised A$18.3 million through a well-supported share placement to accelerate resource expansion and mining studies at its flagship Chibougamau copper-gold project following strong drilling results.

Black Cat Syndicate has fast-tracked its Lakewood processing tolling program and appointed Tim Mason as COO to streamline operations and support its More Gold Sooner strategy.

Western Gold Resources has signed a binding toll milling agreement with Wiluna Mining Corporation, fast-tracking the Gold Duke Project towards near-term production amid record gold prices.