Latest Processing News

Encounter Resources has appointed Simon Hay as Non-Executive Chairman and promoted Will Robinson to Managing Director/CEO, aligning leadership with its expanding niobium and copper-gold projects. The company’s Aileron niobium resource surged 54% in 2026, underpinning development ambitions.

Blue Star Helium has secured an extension of its helium offtake agreement at the Pinon Canyon Plant through March 2027, ensuring steady revenue while negotiating longer-term contracts.

Strike Energy has secured Hancock Energy's Belisama facility as the preferred processing partner for West Erregulla gas and agreed on up to $30 million in funding to advance development, targeting first gas by mid-2029.

Maritana Minerals has announced a maiden underground Ore Reserve of 31,600 ounces at Rose Hill, lifting group reserves to 236,000 ounces and setting the stage for gold production in H2 2027.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has engaged Altris Engineering to spearhead the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) phase of its Ema Rare Earth Project, aiming to advance the project from feasibility towards financing and construction readiness.

Dreadnought Resources has lodged a mining lease application for its Yin Rare Earth deposits in WA, underpinning its Gifford Creek Critical Metals Project with a substantial 30 million tonne resource and strong metallurgical credentials.

Elevate Uranium’s pilot plant for its U-pgrade™ beneficiation process has demonstrated an 88% mass rejection and uranium grade uplift from 89 ppm to 590 ppm at Marenica, validating historic bench-scale results and paving the way for a simpler acid leach process.

Energy Fuels has finalized its acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials, instantly expanding its rare earth metals and alloys production and advancing its integrated mine-to-magnet strategy.

PeopleIN Limited reversed its earnings decline in FY26, driven by a 74.8% surge in its Engineering, Trades and Labour division amid Queensland’s booming infrastructure projects. The company’s sharper portfolio focus and strengthened balance sheet set the stage for further growth.

Liontown Limited (ASX:LTR) has reported its maiden profit and strong cash flow in FY26, completing its transition to fully underground mining at Kathleen Valley and advancing expansion plans with a final investment decision due early FY27.

RemSense Technologies reported a 27% revenue decline in FY2026 to $2.49 million due to project timing and economic uncertainty but secured major Tier-1 contracts and raised $1.21 million to fund technology development.

Castile Resources reveals a robust 2026 Scoping Study for its Rover 1 IOCG Project, projecting an 11-year underground mine life with five valuable metals driving strong economics and a staged development strategy.