Narryer Metals progresses metallurgical work at its Rocky Gully critical minerals project while extending titanium-rich mineralisation at Rosewood West in South Australia.
- Metallurgical studies focus on scandium, rare earth elements, and gallium processing at Rocky Gully
- Leach and beneficiation work underway to enhance feed grade and extraction methods
- Drilling at Rosewood West extends titanium-rich heavy mineral sands strike by ~800m
- Pending mineralogy results to clarify titanium species and concentrate value
- Company holds $1.55 million cash with no production activities during the quarter
Metallurgical Progress at Rocky Gully
Narryer Metals Limited has continued to advance its metallurgical program at the Rocky Gully Scandium-Gallium-Rare Earth Elements (Sc-Ga-REE) Project in Western Australia. The company is focusing on developing a potential processing route for these critical minerals, which are increasingly in demand globally due to supply constraints and geopolitical factors.
Work includes leach testing at Curtin University, supported by a government co-funded study through the Mineral Research Institute of Western Australia. This research explores extraction methods for clay-hosted rare earth element deposits, with promising environmental and cost benefits from organic acid treatments. Concurrent beneficiation studies aim to upgrade the feed grade by removing gangue minerals, potentially improving project economics.
Drilling and Mineralisation Extensions at Rosewood West
In South Australia, Narryer’s joint venture with Petratherm Limited at the Muckanippie Project has yielded further encouraging results. Recent drilling at the Rosewood West Prospect has extended the strike of titanium-rich heavy mineral sands by approximately 800 metres, confirming the prospect’s potential as a significant titanium deposit.
Highlights include intercepts such as 17 metres at 7.8% heavy minerals and 21 metres at 6.0% heavy minerals, with higher-grade zones within these intervals. Mineralogical analysis is ongoing to characterize titanium species like rutile, anatase, and leucoxene, which influence the concentrate’s value. The coarse grain size of the concentrate is also a positive factor for mineral separation efficiency.
Strategic Position and Financial Standing
Narryer’s projects benefit from favourable locations with existing infrastructure and low sovereign risk, particularly Rocky Gully’s proximity to roads, power, and ports in Western Australia. The company’s near-surface, soft clay mineralisation offers potential for low-cost mining operations.
Financially, Narryer reported cash reserves of $1.55 million as of 30 June 2025, with no mining production activities during the quarter. The company continues to hold performance rights linked to share price milestones, none of which have yet vested. Management is also reviewing its project portfolio to focus on the most promising assets and is exploring complementary opportunities.
Looking Ahead
With metallurgical results guiding the next phase of drilling at Rocky Gully and ongoing analysis of heavy mineral sands at Muckanippie, Narryer Metals is positioning itself to unlock value from its critical minerals assets. The outcomes of these studies will be pivotal in defining the economic viability and development pathways for these projects.
Bottom Line?
Narryer’s metallurgical advances and expanded drilling footprint set the stage for critical next steps in project development and value creation.
Questions in the middle?
- How will metallurgical study results influence the scale and targeting of upcoming drilling programs?
- What are the expected timelines for receiving mineralogy results from the Rosewood West heavy mineral sands?
- How does Narryer plan to manage its financial runway amid ongoing exploration and development activities?