Latest Sustainable Processing News

Renascor Resources has begun processing graphite through its hydrofluoric acid-free purification flowsheet at its Adelaide demonstration plant, marking a key milestone in its sustainable battery materials strategy.

Axel REE has appointed Dr Patience Mpofu as Managing Director, positioning the company to advance its rare earths portfolio from exploration into commercial development with planned in-situ recovery trials.

EcoGraf confirms its patented HFfree process offers competitive costs for producing high-purity spherical graphite, targeting non-Chinese battery supply chains with plans for facilities in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Battery Age Minerals delivered maiden drilling success at Austria’s Bleiberg project, expanded its Apex Germanium-Gallium footprint in Utah by 40%, and confirmed high-grade gold-silver mineralisation at Argentina’s El Aguila. The company also progressed germanium technology evaluations and appointed a new CEO.

Temas Resources has formed a Scientific Advisory Board of hydrometallurgical leaders to accelerate the rollout of its innovative Regenerative Chloride Leaching technology, promising major cost and environmental benefits in critical minerals processing.

Neometals has secured a 30-day extension to its exclusivity period with BML Ventures for the Ironclad Deposit development, allowing both parties to finalise due diligence and internal studies ahead of a joint venture agreement.

WA Kaolin Limited has responded to ASX queries clarifying that its Q2 FY2026 order book was a demand snapshot, not a sales forecast, and confirmed timely disclosure of a production shortfall linked to plant issues. The company also addressed regulatory notices, affirming no material impact on operations or securities value.

Battery Age Minerals has secured an exclusive evaluation licence with NTUitive to assess advanced germanium technologies, aligning its Austrian and US projects with downstream market specifications and sustainable processing goals.

Neometals Ltd has resolved a longstanding legal dispute with a $1 million settlement, clearing the way to focus on advancing its Barrambie Gold Project and sustainable processing technologies.

Kaiser Reef has transformed the Union Hill waste dumps at its Maldon Gold Project into a significant low-grade gold stockpile, supporting profitable processing at Porcupine Flat through 2030. The company also announced new management appointments and ongoing exploration initiatives.

Locksley Resources has made significant strides at its Mojave Project, advancing drilling, securing major US institutional funding, and forging key partnerships to establish a domestic supply chain for critical antimony and rare earth elements.

Neometals has reported compelling gold assay results from its first drilling at Barrambie Ranges in 30 years, revealing multiple high-grade mineralised zones and reinforcing the project’s exploration potential.