Latest Processing Technology News

Venus Metals Corporation reports outstanding metallurgical test results from its Bellchambers Gold deposit, confirming high gold recoveries and a straightforward processing route. The findings bolster the project's economic prospects and hint at future cost efficiencies.

Livium Ltd and Mineral Resources Ltd have formalised a 50 – 50 joint venture to commercialise the innovative LieNA® lithium processing technology, aiming to license it globally despite current market headwinds.

Zeotech Limited has secured a binding offtake term sheet with MSI, granting exclusive rights to supply and market its kaolin products across key Asian markets, underpinning its Toondoon Kaolin Project development.

Magnetite Mines Limited has announced a pro rata renounceable rights issue aiming to raise up to $2.65 million to advance its flagship Razorback iron ore project. The capital raise includes free attaching options and is partially underwritten, supporting key development milestones and strategic partnerships.

Magnetite Mines Limited has announced a renounceable rights issue to raise up to $2.65 million, aiming to fund critical development milestones for its Razorback Iron Ore Project and secure strategic partnerships for DFS funding.

Locksley Resources has completed an oversubscribed capital raising and appointed Tribeca Capital to drive its U.S.-focused critical minerals strategy, targeting rare earths and antimony supply chains aligned with government initiatives.

RareX Limited reports exceptional high-grade gallium intercepts at its Cummins Range deposit, reinforcing its position as a leading Australian source amid a tightening global market. The company is advancing processing strategies to capitalise on gallium’s rising strategic importance.

Firebird Metals has received a significant Expression of Interest from Taza Metal Technologies to purchase up to five of its energy-efficient kilns, potentially generating over US$10 million in revenue. This marks a key step in Firebird’s international commercial expansion and highlights its leadership in sustainable manganese processing technology.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion in Western Australia alongside a new US-based refinery, backed by strong financing and partnerships with major automakers for EV battery-grade manganese supply.

Nova Minerals reports a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its RPM Deposit, achieving a 4.33 times upgrade in gold grade via ore sorting and up to 68.7% gold recovery from heap leaching of lower-grade ore. This advances the Estelle Project’s development with a promising new processing flowsheet.

State Gas Limited has successfully drilled two new wells at its Rolleston West Project, intersecting significant coal seams and initiating production testing, while engaging NSAI for independent reserve certification.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in developing its high purity alumina and rare earths projects, advancing engineering design, customer engagement, and funding strategies during the June 2025 quarter.