Latest Processing Technology News

Bayan Mining has partnered with The University of Queensland to push forward its patented yttrium processing technology, aiming to validate and optimise the process using Australian rare earth feedstocks and support pilot-scale development.

Temas Resources' re-assay program at the Hervieux West deposit validates extensive high-grade titanium-vanadium mineralisation and reveals significant gallium, scandium, and chromium credits, accelerating resource development at the La Blache Project.

Neometals Ltd has yet to receive A$5 million from its key investor Omaha Value Holdings for the second tranche of its placement, prompting a temporary cash preservation strategy while the company awaits funds by 30 June 2026.

Anson Resources has appointed Baker Hughes to lead critical wellfield engineering for its Green River Lithium Project, advancing plans for a 10,000 tonne per annum lithium carbonate operation in Utah.

Andromeda Metals has started commissioning its High Purity Alumina pilot plant, aiming to produce commercial-grade 4N HPA samples in the second half of 2026 for customer qualification. The pilot plant will also explore value from by-products like amorphous silica and gallium, adding potential upside to the project.

InVert Graphite (ASX:IVG) is set to acquire RapidGraphite Pty Ltd, gaining exclusive rights to Curtin University’s RapidPulseTM graphite processing technology that promises rapid, acid-free conversion of natural graphite to battery-grade quality. Backed by positive test results and a A$2.5 million capital raise, this move aims to vertically integrate InVert’s Morogoro graphite project with cutting-edge processing innovation.

Cobalt Blue Holdings and Glomar Minerals have shortlisted four US sites and begun testwork for Project Infinity, aiming to build the first commercial polymetallic nodule refinery in the United States.

PMET Resources has endorsed NRW Holdings’ ALi® atmospheric leach process for producing battery-grade lithium carbonate, highlighting its economic and environmental advantages. NRW is advancing commercialisation with ongoing testing and development plans.

Reward Minerals has kicked off field activities at its Mountain Pond and Copper Lance projects in Newfoundland, advancing towards maiden drilling at the Jackpot Gold Prospect with sampling results due soon.

IperionX’s Definitive Feasibility Study for its Titan Project in Tennessee reveals a robust 14-year mine plan producing critical heavy rare earths, titanium minerals, and zircon with strong financial returns and US government backing.

PhosCo Ltd has unveiled significant drilling success at its Gasaat phosphate project in Tunisia, highlighting a new major discovery at the DOH prospect with substantial phosphate mineralisation and reinforcing Gasaat's emergence as a world-scale resource.

St George Mining has restructured its Lithium Star joint venture, with battery giant Amperex Technology Limited exchanging its 10% JV stake for a 12.5 million shareholding in St George at a 36% premium. This move consolidates lithium exploration under St George while giving ATL exposure to the Araxá niobium-rare earths project and offtake rights on future lithium production.