Latest Technical Development News

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has secured a strategic partnership with SENAI CIMATEC to co-develop a rare earths laboratory and pilot plant in Bahia, Brazil, backed by significant funding and aimed at advancing processing capabilities ahead of production.

Archer Materials has teamed up with UK-based Paragraf to fast-track development of its Biochip sensor for at-home chronic kidney disease testing, aiming to enhance accuracy and product readiness over six months.

Carbine Resources Limited is making steady progress towards securing the mining lease for its high-grade Muchea West Silica Sand Project while continuing exploration activities at its Down South project. The company reported $76,000 in exploration expenditure and holds $262,000 in cash reserves as it plans further funding.

Helios Energy has confirmed significant contingent resources at its Presidio Project in West Texas, supported by new technical partnerships and a strengthened leadership team. The company raised $4.3 million to advance its development plans amid a shifting US energy landscape.

Lincoln Minerals has launched a comprehensive re-assay program targeting historic drill core at its Minbrie Cu-Pb-Zn Project, alongside progressing graphite downstream test work and advancing its Green Iron Magnetite Project with strong industry interest.

Altamin Limited has completed its acquisition of Appian's stake in Vedra Metals, gaining 100% ownership of the Gorno Project, while advancing environmental assessments and development plans for its Lazio geothermal lithium project. A recent $3.2 million capital raise underpins its dual strategy to unlock value and progress key assets.

Southern Palladium has upgraded its Bengwenyama PGM project resource to 40.25 million ounces and delivered a positive prefeasibility study with a post-tax NPV of USD 1.059 billion, marking a pivotal step from exploration to development.

Barton Gold has secured a $2.4 million R&D tax refund for FY2024, significantly enhancing its cash reserves and accelerating its exploration programs in South Australia’s emerging gold province.

Helios Energy has engaged Houston-based W.D. Von Gonten Engineering to apply advanced geological and engineering expertise to its flagship Presidio Project in West Texas, signalling a strategic push to unlock its full potential.