Latest Heap Leach News

Norwest Minerals has reported robust gold assay results from its Phase 2 drilling at the Bulgera Gold Project, confirming mineralisation continuity at depth and setting the stage for a resource upgrade.

BHP Group Limited reported a robust half-year to December 2025, with copper overtaking iron ore as the top earnings contributor and a detailed technical assessment released for its promising Vicuña copper-gold project.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports breakthrough metallurgical testwork at its Koppamurra project, doubling heap leach irrigation rates and achieving around 70% recovery of key magnet rare earth elements. These advances promise faster production timelines and lower costs ahead of the Pre-Feasibility Study.

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.

Kingsgate Consolidated capped a transformational 2025 with a 344% share price surge and strong cash position, setting ambitious production and exploration targets for 2026.

Flagship Minerals’ ASTER remote sensing survey at the Pantanillo Gold Project reveals extensive alteration zones indicative of large-scale epithermal-porphyry gold systems, setting the stage for a significant resource upgrade.

Anax Metals is set to release an updated feasibility study for its Whim Creek project, reflecting soaring commodity prices and progressing funding talks to push the project into development.

Cyprium Metals has completed the first tranche of a A$36 million placement, positioning itself to fast-track exploration and production growth at its Nifty Copper Complex in Western Australia.

Riversgold has locked in a full funding and operational deal with MEGA Resources for its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, while also advancing exploration in Canada and raising $2 million to fuel growth.

Ariana Resources has secured A$8 million in funding from Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services Ltd to accelerate its flagship Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, while progressing drilling and production milestones at its Tavşan Gold Mine in Türkiye.

Flagship Minerals has completed a $2.5 million strategic investment from Xinhai, accelerating progress on its Pantanillo Gold Project in Chile with key milestones including a JORC resource update and environmental studies underway.

Tartana Minerals has reported promising exploration results at Cardross, supporting resource expansion and plans to scale up copper sulphate production. The company is also advancing a joint venture with Alt Resources to accelerate strategic metals exploration.