Latest Processing Facilities News

Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX:FUN) reports a major high-grade rutile discovery at its Mkanda project in Malawi, positioning itself to meet rising demand from aerospace and emerging robotics sectors amid a tightening global titanium market.

Bass Oil reported steady February production with some operational setbacks in the Cooper Basin, while gaining regulatory approval for the Vanessa gas field acquisition and securing government funding for Kiwi gas development.

Forrestania Resources has agreed to acquire a substantial gold tenement package in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields, including the Karonie Gold Project with an inferred resource of 111,100 ounces. The $5 million deal combines cash and shares, reinforcing Forrestania’s regional growth strategy.

International Graphite Limited (IG6) has partnered with Italian chemical giant ALKEEMIA to establish a cutting-edge graphite processing facility in Italy, targeting production by late 2027. This joint venture aims to secure Europe's graphite supply chain amid rising demand and regulatory pressures.

Blue Star Helium has completed Stage 1 of its Galactica Project, tying six wells into the Pinon Canyon facility and initiating spot-priced helium sales as it moves toward continuous operations and long-term contracts.

Middle Island Resources has launched a major 2026 exploration campaign at its Bobija Project in Serbia, initiating Phase 2 drilling and extensive soil sampling to expand on promising late 2025 results.

Barton Gold Holdings has completed a significant drilling campaign at its Challenger Gold Project, setting the stage for a pivotal feasibility study and potential production restart by mid-2026.

Felix Gold has confirmed its Treasure Creek antimony ore meets stringent US military-grade concentrate standards directly from the mine, advancing plans for domestic processing facilities. Independent testwork validates multiple efficient ore-to-metal pathways, positioning the company at the forefront of US critical minerals supply.

BPM Minerals has commenced a significant 7,500m drilling program at its Beachcomber Prospect, targeting high-grade gold extensions, while preparing for a heritage survey at Bonnie & Clyde to enable maiden drilling later this year.

Vault Minerals has begun commissioning stage 1 of its King of the Hills plant upgrade, set to increase throughput capacity to around 6 million tonnes per annum on time and budget.

Greenwing Resources has launched a Pre-Feasibility Study to refine its plan for restarting mining at Que River, Tasmania, while exploring a novel data infrastructure opportunity on site.

D3 Energy has raised $6.12 million through a strongly supported placement at a significant premium to its IPO price, aiming to accelerate exploration and development of its helium assets amid tightening global supply.