Latest Sustainable Processing News

Locksley Resources has partnered with Columbia University to develop cutting-edge, sustainable technologies for rare earth and critical mineral processing in the US, advancing its Mine-to-Market strategy amid growing government support.

RareX Limited has entered a strategic partnership with U.S. Strategic Metals to integrate Australian rare earth production with U.S. processing capabilities, aiming to strengthen allied critical minerals supply chains.

Temas Resources Corp. has successfully listed on the ASX, raising AU$11 million to advance its patented Regenerative Chloride Leach technology and strategic Québec titanium projects. The move aims to reshape Western critical metals supply chains with cost-effective, sustainable processing solutions.

Savannah Goldfields reports promising high-grade gold assay results from its latest drilling campaign at Big Reef Extended, reinforcing the Georgetown Project’s near-term mining potential.

WestStar Industrial’s subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a $115 million contract to expand residue filtration capacity at Alcoa’s Pinjarra Alumina Refinery, marking a key growth milestone.

Neometals has completed the sale of its lithium-ion battery recycling business, securing over A$10 million in cash and refocusing on its core mining and processing projects.

Calix Limited has inked a pivotal MOU and testing agreement with a leading aluminium company to advance its electric calcination technology, aiming to revolutionize alumina production with near-zero emissions.

Calix Limited reported solid FY25 results with 17% growth in product revenue, a 23% cut in operating costs, and an extended 18-month cash runway, while progressing key decarbonisation projects.

Pure Resources reaffirms exceptional metallurgical results at its Garnet Hills Project, achieving garnet grades up to 98% through sustainable processing. The company is now scaling up testing and forging strategic collaborations in the US to unlock downstream rare earth opportunities.

Pure Resources Limited reports exceptional metallurgical results from its Garnet Hills Project, achieving garnet grades up to 98% and advancing scalable, sustainable processing methods aligned with industrial demand. The company is also forging strategic US collaborations to unlock downstream opportunities.

Neometals has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the lithium-ion battery recycling joint venture Primobius to SMS Group for €5 million upfront plus future royalties, marking a strategic pivot away from capital-intensive projects.

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.