Latest Processing Technology News

Impact Minerals reports significant progress across multiple fronts, including a major nickel-copper-PGM anomaly at Arkun and nearing completion of the Lake Hope High Purity Alumina pre-feasibility study.

Galan Lithium has locked in a binding funding and offtake agreement with Authium Limited for its Hombre Muerto West project, significantly reducing capital and operating costs. The company raised approximately A$13 million via placement and plans further shareholder funding, aiming for lithium chloride production in H1 2026.

Kuniko Limited has streamlined its Norwegian battery metals portfolio, pursued non-dilutive green funding, and forged AI satellite data partnerships, setting the stage for growth in Europe’s critical minerals sector.

Magnetite Mines has submitted a key Mining Lease Proposal for its Razorback Iron Ore Project and is progressing strategic funding agreements, including a $7 million convertible note facility. The company also filed a provisional patent for a novel saline water processing method, underscoring its technical innovation in green iron production.

Vital Metals is nearing completion of a pivotal Scoping Study for its Tardiff deposit in Canada, while spearheading a new Canadian rare earths consortium and securing fresh funding to support its development ambitions.

Reward Minerals Limited has made significant strides in its potash and gypsum projects, securing a new exploration licence and progressing proprietary processing technologies, while evaluating strategic asset relocations and divestments.

Entyr Limited has extended the closing date for its capital raising offers to 3 March 2025, providing investors additional time to participate in new share and option subscriptions.

Lithium Universe Limited has forged a strategic partnership with Polytechnique Montréal to boost lithium processing expertise and education in Canada, aiming to strengthen the local battery materials supply chain and promote sustainable innovation.

Finder Energy reports excellent progress on its Ikan 3D seismic reprocessing project, with imaging results exceeding expectations and the project on track for completion by end Q1 2025. The enhanced data aims to optimise development wells and de-risk exploration targets, potentially unlocking significant value.

WA Kaolin Ltd has launched a fully underwritten A$7 million entitlement offer to fund a critical ramp-up in production following successful operational upgrades. With strong forward orders and supportive major shareholders, the company aims to achieve positive cash flow and expand its market footprint.

Podium Minerals has completed its acquisition of EV Nickel’s assets, consolidating key nickel and PGM projects and welcoming industry giant Johnson Matthey as a 16.25% shareholder.

Medallion Metals Limited has secured $6.5 million through a placement to support its strategic acquisition of Forrestania Nickel Operation assets and advance the Ravensthorpe Gold Project, positioning the company for a final investment decision by late 2025.