Latest Heap Leach News

Ariana Resources has sold its remaining 9.9% stake in the Kiziltepe mine for US$3.7 million, boosting cash reserves to A$39 million and sharpening focus on its flagship 1.6Moz Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe.

Revolver Resources has completed critical design and infrastructure upgrades at its Dianne Copper Mine Project, edging closer to a Final Investment Decision and first copper production within a year.

Cavalier Resources has lifted the net present value of its Crawford Gold Project by 50%, securing a $23 million financing package and advancing pre-production activities as it moves closer to development.

OzAurum Resources has locked in consistent high-grade gold mineralisation along its Mulgabbie North Paleochannel, driving a shift from study to construction with heap leach plant refurbishment near completion and civil works underway.

Alliance Nickel has kicked off vat leach testing at its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, aiming to slash capital costs, while raising $2.4 million through a partial entitlement offer and extending loan facilities to mid-2027.

Austral Resources has terminated its Anthill Project Agreement with Glencore and Secover, settling obligations with a $52 million mix of cash and shares. This move grants Austral full control over its copper output at Mt Kelly, boosting earnings and cash flow while maintaining funding through Rocklands’ mid-2027 restart.

Bannerman Energy advances Etango uranium project with early works on track and CNNC Overseas Limited investment nearing completion, targeting a positive Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

West Cobar Metals made progress on its Salazar scandium and Cobar West copper projects during the June quarter, while deciding not to proceed with its Baxter Fluorspar acquisition and securing $1.05 million in new funding.

Sun Silver has significantly expanded its Maverick Silver Project in Nevada by acquiring the Bayan Springs North Project and staking additional claims, consolidating a continuous 15-kilometre corridor with minimal prior drilling and a promising new exploration target.

Austral Gold has unveiled a comprehensive 14-year life-of-mine plan for its Guanaco Mine in Chile, underpinned by a US$192.1 million after-tax NPV and robust mineral reserves.

Norwest Minerals has revised its Bulgera Gold Project resource to 191,000 ounces with 76% in the Indicated category and reported strong metallurgical recoveries supporting heap leach development. The company launched a partly underwritten $1.89 million entitlement offer to fund ongoing studies.

TG Metals has struck a non-binding agreement with Medallion Metals to process 60,000 tonnes of gold-bearing stockpiles from Van Uden, unlocking a near-term revenue stream while advancing onsite heap leach development.