Latest Bulk Sampling News

Mandrake Resources has extracted more than 8,000 litres of lithium brine from its Utah project and delivered the bulk sample for testing by Electroflow Technologies. The work moves the project toward scoping studies, but the key evidence on grade, recovery and costs is still to come.

Image Resources has expanded the Mineral Resource at its Durack mineral sands project by 43% to 37.7 million tonnes, while lifting contained heavy minerals and zircon content. The upgraded estimate gives the company a stronger technical base for an economic evaluation due later in 2026, although changes to the cut-off and mineral definitions complicate direct comparisons.

VHM has taken Goschen from a permitted project to a more financeable development, with Iluka committing to buy all planned rare earth concentrate and providing A$40 million in convertible note funding. The company remains pre-revenue, has not made a Final Investment Decision and will need further funding before construction can begin.

Canadian Phosphate has extended visually identified phosphate mineralisation at its Wapiti project in British Columbia to approximately 9km of strike. The company will spend more on exploration while deferring its Barnes bulk sample to 2027 and relying on lower-margin Montana inventory for near-term supply.

Nelson Resources has lodged a Notice of Intent to collect up to 1,000 short tons of remnant mineralised material from the Orleans Mine in Nevada for bulk-scale metallurgical testing. The program could test whether laboratory recovery results translate to commercial-mill conditions, but remains subject to approval, bonding and the appointment of a third-party mill.

Maronan Metals has marked a transformative year with a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment, grant of a key Mineral Development Licence, and two capital raises totaling nearly A$40 million, positioning the company for accelerated development of its Queensland silver-lead and copper-gold project.

PTR Minerals’ preliminary mine optimisation study for the Rosewood Titanium Project highlights the potential to tap exceptionally high-grade zones early in production, boosting cashflow and reducing upfront costs. Metallurgical tests suggest simpler, lower-cost processing options could yield high-quality titanium products.

Macarthur Minerals has obtained additional regulatory approval for bulk sampling at its Lake Giles Hematite Project, reinforcing operational momentum alongside its joint venture partners Gold Valley and Destec.

Hawsons Iron Limited’s latest bulk elutriation testwork upgraded its magnetite concentrate from 67.8% to 69.3% iron, slashing impurities and reinforcing the project’s premium product potential.

Viking Mines has reported high-grade tungsten mineralisation up to 2.7% WO3 at its Long and Terrell Projects in Nevada, expanding the potential of its tungsten portfolio beyond the flagship Linka Project.

Nex Metals and its Aboriginal partner WTAC have applied for a 100ha lease to build processing infrastructure for the Kookynie Tailings Project, while metallurgical tests show promising gold recovery rates and potential tungsten by-product.

Pacific Resources Limited (ASX: PXR) completed a strategic pivot in FY2026, acquiring the high-grade Snowstorm Gold Project in Victoria and expanding exploration in Tasmania, while maintaining its Queensland coal assets. The company reported a $769K loss on no operating revenue, supported by a $1.5 million capital raise.