Latest Processing Technology News

RareX Limited reports exceptional high-grade gallium intercepts at its Cummins Range deposit, reinforcing its position as a leading Australian source amid a tightening global market. The company is advancing processing strategies to capitalise on gallium’s rising strategic importance.

Firebird Metals has received a significant Expression of Interest from Taza Metal Technologies to purchase up to five of its energy-efficient kilns, potentially generating over US$10 million in revenue. This marks a key step in Firebird’s international commercial expansion and highlights its leadership in sustainable manganese processing technology.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion in Western Australia alongside a new US-based refinery, backed by strong financing and partnerships with major automakers for EV battery-grade manganese supply.

Nova Minerals reports a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its RPM Deposit, achieving a 4.33 times upgrade in gold grade via ore sorting and up to 68.7% gold recovery from heap leaching of lower-grade ore. This advances the Estelle Project’s development with a promising new processing flowsheet.

State Gas Limited has successfully drilled two new wells at its Rolleston West Project, intersecting significant coal seams and initiating production testing, while engaging NSAI for independent reserve certification.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in developing its high purity alumina and rare earths projects, advancing engineering design, customer engagement, and funding strategies during the June 2025 quarter.

Meteoric Resources has announced a maiden Ore Reserve at its Caldeira Project alongside a breakthrough processing partnership and a heavily oversubscribed $42.5 million equity raise, positioning it as a key player in the evolving rare earths market.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured global rights to a breakthrough solar panel recycling technology that promises to unlock vast reserves of critical minerals, while advancing its Québec lithium refinery with robust financials and strategic partnerships.

Cosmos Exploration progresses its exclusive option to acquire EAU Lithium, advancing lithium extraction technology testing in Bolivia’s high-magnesium brines with promising initial results.

Reward Minerals Limited is progressing its innovative potash processing technologies while simultaneously advancing exploration of its 100% owned Kalgoorlie gold projects, supported by a solid cash position of $1.738 million.

Element 25 Limited has locked in AU$50 million in senior debt from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to expand its Butcherbird manganese project, while advancing its US battery-grade manganese refinery with significant government grants and patent protections.

Impact Minerals reports a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, underpinned by strong economics and low production costs, while strategically acquiring a 50% stake in Alluminous Pty Ltd to fast-track market entry with HiPurA® technology.