Latest Heap Leach Processing News

Saturn Metals has reported robust drilling results at its Apollo Hill Gold Project, reinforcing a near-term upgrade to its 2.24 million ounce Mineral Resource. The new data will underpin the upcoming Definitive Feasibility Study and updated Ore Reserve.

Fulcrum Lithium’s latest metallurgical tests at Alkali Flats reveal lithium recovery rates exceeding 90% with promising low-temperature, short-duration leaching methods, expanding processing flexibility ahead of Phase 3 core analysis.

Legacy Iron Ore Limited has wrapped up Phase I mining at Mount Celia, pivoting to develop a heap leach processing facility while reporting a 77% surge in measured and indicated gold resources. The company also progresses its Mount Bevan iron ore joint venture amid ongoing exploration and feasibility studies.

Kingsgate Consolidated has secured royalty and water rights for its Nueva Esperanza silver-gold project in Chile, removing significant financial burdens and unlocking development potential.

TG Metals Limited has achieved over 90% gold recovery in heap leach testwork on its Laterite resource at the Van Uden Gold Project, advancing preparations for a final investment decision in Q3 2026.

Black Bear Minerals has boosted its Independence Project resource in Nevada to 2.2 million ounces gold equivalent, including a standout 1Moz high-grade skarn at 6.3g/t gold, achieved at a mineral growth cost of just AU$4.71 per ounce.

Norwest Minerals reports strong metallurgical results from Bulgera, with gold recoveries up to 92% on coarse crushed samples, supporting a low-cost heap leach development pathway.

TG Metals targets a potential doubling of its laterite gold resources at Van Uden, advancing heap leach project designs and awaiting drilling approvals.

Cyprium Metals has made substantial progress on its Nifty Copper Complex restart, targeting copper cathode production by September 2026 while securing A$41 million to fuel exploration and growth.

Bellavista Resources has secured an 80% stake in the high-grade Pickle Crow Gold Project in Ontario, backed by a two-tranche A$35 million placement. The company also advanced bioleaching research at its Brumby Project, signalling diversified exploration progress.

TG Metals reports exceptional metallurgical results from heap leach testwork on Laterite gold at Van Uden, unlocking a potential low-cost, near-term cashflow opportunity from over one million tonnes of surface material.

West Cobar Metals reports promising heap leach testwork at Salazar with strong rare earth recoveries, a significant expansion of its Bulla Park copper-antimony tenure, and confirmed widespread gold mineralisation at Mystique.