Latest Processing Technology News

Neometals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Ironclad gold deposit at Barrambie and signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to advance its lithium processing technology, alongside progress in battery recycling plant commissioning.

International Graphite Limited is advancing its strategy to become a global mine-to-market industrial graphite company, with a new joint venture in Germany and expansion of its Western Australian operations targeting production by 2027.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected by Brazil's BNDES and FINEP to receive significant funding under a US$903 million strategic minerals initiative, accelerating its Colossus rare earths project and downstream operations.

Kuniko Limited has applied for NOK 60 million in funding to develop a sustainable, low-emission battery metals supply chain in Norway, partnering with industry and research leaders including Stellantis.

Papyrus Australia has fully impaired its investments in its Egyptian joint ventures PPYEg and EBFC, citing lack of returns and governance issues ahead of its 2025 audited results.

Aura Energy has marked significant progress toward uranium production at its Tiris project in Mauritania, while forging a key collaboration to advance uranium exploration in Sweden amid shifting regulatory landscapes.

Rapid Critical Metals Limited (ASX, RCM) has unveiled a strategic acquisition of two high-grade silver projects in New South Wales and a critical metals project in British Columbia, supported by a proposed $10 million capital raise.

Southern Palladium’s Optimised Prefeasibility Study reveals a $857 million project valuation and a 38% cut in peak capital expenditure through a staged development plan for its Bengwenyama PGM project in South Africa.

Sprintex secures a key deposit from Mest Water to develop new compressors for mobile manure processing systems, leveraging a Dutch government subsidy aimed at thousands of small farms.

NoviqTech partners with HYDI to generate blockchain-backed carbon credits from hydrogen-on-demand diesel technology, aiming to reduce emissions and create new revenue streams.

Coda Minerals reports a metallurgical breakthrough at its Elizabeth Creek project, achieving copper recoveries up to 95.9% and silver recoveries of 97.3% using whole-ore leach techniques, promising significant cost savings and project simplification.

Element 25 Limited advances its global manganese strategy with a $50 million loan for its Butcherbird Mine expansion and a $166 million US Department of Energy grant for a Louisiana battery-grade manganese refinery.