• All key equipment orders placed for Australian Demonstration Plant (ADP)
• ADP on schedule and on budget, with equipment shipment anticipated early Q4 2026
• Initial LMR cathode performance results expected soon from China Pilot Plant

Firebird Metals Ltd has announced that all key equipment orders for its Australian Demonstration Plant (ADP) have been placed, marking a significant milestone in its ARENA grant funding program. The equipment, sourced from Chinese suppliers and manufactured to Australian standards, includes pilot equipment for high purity manganese sulphate and cathode active materials, testing and analytical instruments, and technical services. The ADP remains on schedule and on budget, with equipment expected to arrive in Australia early Q4 2026. The company is also progressing with its intellectual property portfolio and strategic partner discussions, while awaiting initial performance results from its China Pilot Plant.

Equipment shipment expected early Q4 2026

Firebird Metals anticipates a series of milestones over the coming months, including the release of initial LMR cathode performance results and further patent applications.