Latest Processing Technology News

Dataworks Group has lodged a prospectus for a non-renounceable entitlement offer targeting A$1.24 million, alongside a committed A$3 million placement. The raising would fund debt repayment, working capital and contract mobilisation, but also materially expand the company’s share count and option pool.

Zinc of Ireland has transformed from a small Irish zinc explorer into a metals technology developer, acquiring Meclex, raising A$5.5 million and advancing ARGO and VOLTA. The opportunity is substantial, but both technologies remain uncommercialised and the VOLTA partnership requires formal renewal.

EQ Resources Ltd hit a new revenue peak of A$55.1 million in August 2026, boosted by a 34% jump in tungsten production to 19,068 mtu across its Australian and Spanish mines.

Meeka Metals has reached a steady-state processing throughput of around 600,000 tonnes per annum, with the ore sorter commissioning set for October 2026 promising to double ore grade and increase milling capacity.

Nimy Resources reports metallurgical tests achieving 84% gallium and up to 95% rare earth extraction at its Mons Project Block 3, underpinning proprietary processing technology and feeding into a scoping study.

Parkway Corporate has landed a $2 million contract to supply industrial-scale mine dewatering equipment to a top 10 global mining company, reinforcing its position in large-scale wastewater treatment solutions.

Bayan Mining has finalised the sale of its Bayan Springs North Project to Sun Silver, securing upfront and contingent payments while retaining a 1% royalty to maintain exposure to future exploration success.

Andromeda Metals has successfully produced 4N High Purity Alumina (HPA) with 99.9986% purity at continuous pilot scale, marking a crucial step towards commercialisation and customer evaluation under a strategic supply agreement with Traxys.

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has fast-tracked its ARGO technology development to recover germanium, gallium, and indium, targeting early 2027 for pilot plant operations. The move aligns with EU regulatory demands for critical minerals and aims to reduce waste and emissions in zinc smelting.

PMET Resources posted a CAD 2.1 million net loss for Q1 2026, bolstered by strategic partnerships and a strong cash position as it pushes forward with its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project.

InVert Graphite has delivered a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 32.2 million tonnes at 8.0% Total Graphitic Carbon for its Kumba Deposit in Tanzania, underpinning its Morogoro Project with a substantial near-surface graphite resource.

OD6 Metals has delivered compelling metallurgical and ore sorting results from its Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, confirming exceptional fluorspar grades and effective waste rejection using TOMRA technology. These findings underpin a low-cost processing pathway for Metspar and Acidspar products, advancing the project's development prospects.