Latest Processing Technology News

Metallium has successfully completed a 12-hour continuous run of its commercial-scale Flash Joule Heating reactor, demonstrating stable operation and exceeding throughput expectations. This milestone reduces scale-up risks ahead of planned multi-reactor deployment at its Texas facility.

Temas Resources’ 2026 re-assays of 2022 drill samples at La Blache reveal material uplifts in vanadium, gallium, scandium, and chromium grades, strengthening the case for its proprietary Regenerative Chloride Leach technology.

dorsaVi has initiated its Ultra-Edge Modular Design program, transitioning from IP development to a manufacturable hardware platform targeting robotics, exoskeletons, and industrial AI with ultra-low power consumption.

Canadian Phosphate (ASX: CP8) has locked in a five-year exploration permit for its Wapiti Phosphate Project in British Columbia, setting the stage for immediate drilling and a refreshed JORC resource estimate by late 2026.

Pioneer Minerals has taken a decisive step toward developing its Springfield tungsten, gold, and gallium project in Idaho by engaging Mineral Technologies to design a modular processing plant. Recent high-grade assays confirm a multi-commodity critical mineral system, with near-term work targeting rapid production pathways and US government funding.

Athena Resources is raising $3.5 million through a discounted share placement backed by major investors to fast-track drilling and feasibility at its Narryer magnetite project.

BrainChip Holdings has signed a global IP license agreement with ASICLAND, enabling integration of its Akida neuromorphic AI technology into custom SoC designs with a royalty-based revenue model.

Osmond Resources is progressing its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project with promising drilling results, positive mineral processing testwork, and a new partnership targeting rare earth carbonate production in Spain.

American West Metals reported a 20% increase in contained copper at its Storm Copper Project and intersected promising skarn mineralisation in initial West Desert drilling, highlighting significant exploration upside across its North American base metals portfolio.

Neometals Ltd has launched a 1-for-6 entitlement offer at A$0.04 per share alongside a two-tranche placement, targeting a combined A$13 million to advance gold and critical minerals projects.

Ardea Resources is progressing its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study with strong financial and strategic support from a Japanese Consortium and government export banks, aiming to secure a major nickel-cobalt supply chain.

New Frontier Minerals has secured technical approval for its Big One Copper Deposit Mining Lease Application, updated exploration targets across multiple copper prospects, and expanded its rare earths footprint in Australia and Canada.