Latest Heap Leach Technology News

Pacgold Limited (ASX: PGO) has marked a significant milestone by producing its first gold at the White Dam Gold Project in South Australia, transitioning from an explorer to a gold producer. The company is progressing with plant upgrades and plans for pad expansion to increase production capacity.

Saturn Metals has appointed global engineering firm Ausenco to complete the Definitive Feasibility Study for its Apollo Hill Gold Project, aiming to advance the development of a major new gold operation in Western Australia.

OzAurum Resources has kicked off a diamond drilling program at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project to advance heap leach feasibility and open pit design, supported by recent capital raising and ongoing plant refurbishment.

Austral Resources is set to unlock significant residual copper at its Mt Kelly site using Hydro-Jex®, a patented heap leach technology promising enhanced recovery without costly reprocessing.

Alliance Nickel reported a $769,000 placement and a $422,000 R&D tax refund while progressing its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, despite renegotiating its Stellantis offtake agreement due to market shifts.

Pacgold has initiated cyanide irrigation on 250,000 tonnes of ore at its White Dam Gold Project, setting the stage for imminent gold production and initial cash flow. This milestone marks a pivotal step in the company’s transition from explorer to producer.

Alliance Nickel’s September 2025 quarterly report highlights a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, alongside ongoing strategic partnership talks and solid financial footing.

OzAurum Resources reports exceptional heap leach testwork results at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project, confirming a promising low-cost development path supported by recent high-grade drilling.

Alliance Nickel has strengthened its financial position with an additional A$1.2 million unsecured loan and extended existing facilities, while reaffirming the commercial viability of its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project through a comprehensive Definitive Feasibility Study.

Anax Metals has confirmed the success of its scaled-up bioleaching technology, achieving copper recoveries of up to 80% and zinc recoveries exceeding 90%, reinforcing its strategic position in Pilbara's base metals sector.