Latest Heap Leaching News

Norfolk Metals has released promising initial assay results from its maiden drilling campaign at the Carmen Copper Project in Chile, confirming both shallow copper oxide and deeper sulphide mineralisation. These findings reinforce the project's potential for a JORC-compliant resource and set the stage for further exploration.

Pacgold has finalized its acquisition of the White Dam Gold Operation in South Australia, setting the stage for a near-term production restart with modest capital investment. The move complements its Queensland projects and offers a clear path to cash flow.

Cavalier Resources reports significant high-grade gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Crawford Gold Project, reinforcing the potential for expanded mining operations. A revised Pre-Feasibility Study highlights robust economics underpinning the project’s next development phase.

Ariana Resources has successfully completed its first gold-silver doré pour at the Tavşan Mine in Türkiye, signaling the start of heap-leach production and a ramp-up toward steady-state output by mid-2026.

True North Copper has launched a right-sized Pre-Feasibility Study for its Cloncurry Copper Project following strong 2025 drilling results, aiming to refine resource estimates and optimise development plans ahead of a potential investment decision in 2026.

Zenith Minerals’ initial drilling at Dulcie North confirms the continuity and scale of a shear-hosted gold system, aligning closely with its Exploration Target and setting the stage for a maiden JORC resource estimate.

Argent Minerals has launched a major drilling campaign targeting silver, gold, and polymetallic mineralisation at its flagship Kempfield and Trunkey Creek projects in New South Wales.

Felix Gold Limited reports standout high-grade gold assay results from its 2025 drilling at the Treasure Creek Project, highlighting significant intersections and a promising structural link with antimony mineralisation in Alaska’s historic Fairbanks Mining District.

DevEx Resources reports a major metallurgical breakthrough at its Kennedy Rare Earths Project in Queensland, achieving up to 68% recovery of critical magnet rare earth elements using a straightforward heap leach process with low acid consumption.

Revolver Resources has upgraded its Dianne Copper Deposit resource with a 140% increase in Indicated material and a 26% rise in copper grade, setting the stage for a targeted mining restart in 2026.

Cyprium Metals has secured board approval to restart copper cathode production at its Nifty Copper Complex, targeting first output by mid-2026. The plan leverages existing heap leach resources and refurbishes key processing infrastructure to generate near-term cash flow.

Marmota Limited has kicked off an extensive Stage 2 drilling campaign at its Greenewood gold project, following exceptional high-grade results from its maiden program. The new drilling aims to expand and define the resource ahead of year-end.