Latest Processing Facilities News

Zenith Minerals reported a 40% increase in its Dulcie Far North gold resource and secured A$2.48 million in new funding, positioning the company for aggressive exploration across its Australian gold and lithium projects.

Kingsland Minerals secures a $2.56 million strategic investment from Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, marking a pivotal step in advancing the Leliyn Graphite Project with binding offtake and renewable energy agreements.

Element 25 Limited reports a transformative quarter with a 142% resource increase at Butcherbird, a compelling $561 million NPV feasibility study, and a $268 million US Department of Energy grant to advance its Louisiana battery-grade manganese refinery.

Ioneer Ltd has closed a $996 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, following key federal permitting milestones. Construction is targeted for 2025, promising to boost domestic critical mineral supply and create hundreds of jobs.

Nickel Industries reveals a substantial Exploration Target of 350 to 700 million dry metric tonnes at 0.9% to 1.1% nickel for its Sampala Project, complementing an existing 187 million dmt resource. The company has initiated mine development and haul road construction, positioning itself for a secure nickel supply chain.

Black Cat Syndicate has completed refurbishment and commenced commissioning at its Paulsens Gold Operation, supported by a successful $80 million capital raising that strengthens its balance sheet and growth prospects.

Bannerman Energy reports solid progress on its Etango Uranium Project with construction milestones met, a robust cash position, and a bullish uranium market backdrop.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd reports steady operational progress and promising resource developments in its December 2024 quarter, while navigating an ongoing recapitalisation and leadership transition.

Emmerson Resources has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its White Devil deposit, adding nearly 490,000 ounces of high-grade gold and expanding the Tennant Creek resource base by 130% to 866,000 ounces. This milestone sets the stage for accelerated development and potential reclassification of the deposit under the joint venture with Pan African Resources.

Black Cat Syndicate reports successful commissioning of the Paulsens Gold Operation processing facility, achieving over 92% gold recovery and initiating high-grade ore processing as it prepares for first stoping in February 2025.

Vault Minerals delivers a robust December quarter with nearly 98,000 ounces of gold produced and strong cash flow, while committing $80 million to expand its King of the Hills processing facility.

Reward Minerals has completed the acquisition of the Beyondie Potash Plant, positioning itself to advance its innovative potash processing technologies and reduce production costs. The move, funded through a non-dilutive loan extension, marks a significant step toward commercialising its patented SOP recovery methods.