Latest Heap Leaching News

AusQuest has reported significant near-surface copper-gold mineralisation from its latest RC drilling at the Cangallo project in Peru, setting the stage for a substantial diamond drilling campaign targeting deeper, higher-grade zones.

Pacgold has restarted drilling at its Vertigo deposit and begun irrigating 100,000 tonnes of re-crushed material at White Dam, aiming to accelerate production restart and resource growth.

West Cobar Metals reports promising metallurgical results from its Salazar project, highlighting a potential low-cost scandium production route via atmospheric leaching and bioleaching. The findings reinforce Salazar’s strategic value amid rising global scandium demand and ongoing U.S. critical minerals engagement.

OzAurum Resources has reinforced the potential of its Mulgabbie North Paleochannel Project with robust shallow, high-grade gold results from 112 reverse circulation drill holes, while progressing the commissioning of its heap leach plant to support a scalable, low-capex gold operation.

Revolver Resources has secured critical contracts and completed infrastructure upgrades at its Dianne Copper Mine Project, moving closer to a Final Investment Decision and first copper output within a year.

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) has secured a district-scale copper position in the Cobar Basin by adding EL9915, home to the Blind Freddie prospect featuring a >2.5km copper-gold anomaly. The company plans extensive drilling in 2026 to test multiple concealed copper targets including Lilyvale and Bulla Park.

Flagship Minerals has secured A$2.75 million through a strategic placement led by long-term partners, poised to accelerate feasibility and technical work at its 2.1 million ounce Isidora Gold Project in Chile.

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.

TG Metals is accelerating development at its Lake Johnston Lithium Project amid improved lithium prices, with mining lease applications and resource drilling approvals underway for the Burmeister deposit.

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.

Challenger Gold's Pre-Feasibility Study for the Hualilan Project delivers a robust US$1.45 billion pre-tax NPV, 1.84 million ounces gold equivalent production, and a low upfront capital strategy.