Latest Processing Technology News

Galan Lithium has locked in a A$20 million equity placement from strategic partner Clean Elements, providing crucial funding to complete Phase 1 construction of its Hombre Muerto West lithium project in Argentina, targeting first production in early 2026.

Element 25 has locked in a $50 million senior debt facility from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to expand its Butcherbird manganese project, underpinning supply for its US battery materials plant.

Impact Minerals Limited has released a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, revealing strong economics and a maiden Ore Reserve. The company is advancing towards a Definitive Feasibility Study and pilot plant construction, positioning itself for low-cost, low-carbon HPA production.

Cochlear Limited has lowered its FY25 earnings guidance due to slower-than-expected sales growth and a sharper decline in Services revenue. Despite this, implant unit growth remains on track, driven by emerging markets.

Emmerson Resources updates its White Devil scoping study, revealing strong open pit potential with over 60% of its 611,400oz gold resource convertible at a conservative A$4,000/oz price. The study advances mine design, underground evaluation, and permitting, setting the stage for development.

American Rare Earths has installed groundwater monitoring wells at its Cowboy State Mine, advancing environmental permitting and keeping its rare earth project on track for 2029 production.

Volt Resources Limited addresses recent media speculation about the potential cancellation of its mining licences in Guinea, confirming no formal notice has been received and engagement with authorities is underway.

Hawsons Iron Ltd confirms the technical viability of a fully dry processing circuit for its Hawsons Iron Project, promising cost and environmental benefits. An updated prefeasibility study and maiden ore reserves are expected soon.

Ardea Resources has received a $1.2 million R&D tax incentive rebate from the Australian Government, reinforcing its innovative work at the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project and strengthening its financial position.

Red Metal Limited’s latest leach test results from the Sybella rare earths discovery confirm promising low-cost processing potential using mild acid conditions, significantly reducing impurities and acid consumption. The findings pave the way for definitive column leach tests and expanded resource evaluation.

Great Boulder Resources reports outstanding gold recoveries of up to 96% at Mulga Bill with significantly reduced cyanide levels, promising lower processing costs and capital expenditure. The Ironbark scoping study is progressing well, with further drilling underway to expand resources.

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with global trading giant MSI to negotiate offtake agreements for its Toondoon Kaolin Project, potentially unlocking significant early cash flow and enhanced mining economics.