Latest Mass Spectrometry News

Waters delivered a stronger-than-expected third quarter, lifting every component of its 2026 guidance while organic growth accelerated across instruments, consumables and reagents. The company also acquired MOBILion Systems to extend its mass spectrometry technology into proteomics.

Andromeda Metals has successfully produced 4N High Purity Alumina (HPA) with 99.9986% purity at continuous pilot scale, marking a crucial step towards commercialisation and customer evaluation under a strategic supply agreement with Traxys.

MRG Metals has verified substantial concentrations of valuable heavy minerals including monazite, rutile and zircon in alluvial deposits at its Adriano Rare Earth Project, with a total rare earth oxide content of 1.46%.

Astron Limited has updated its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project with a refreshed Bankable Feasibility Study showing a pre-tax NPV8 of AUD 759 million, strengthened Indigenous agreements, and a targeted Final Investment Decision in Q2 2026.

AusQuest has kicked off its maiden Reverse Circulation drilling at the Playa Kali IOCG copper-gold project, aiming to test targets akin to the nearby Mina Justa deposit, with follow-up drilling planned at the Lantana porphyry target and ongoing activity at Cangallo.

Mamba Exploration has secured a 70% stake in the Meeka East Gold Project following a $2 million placement and completed a major soil sampling program, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign pending assay results and approvals.

Astron Limited has released updated Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates for its Donald Project, highlighting increased production forecasts for critical heavy rare earth elements. The project remains shovel ready, backed by comprehensive feasibility studies and regulatory approvals.

Proteomics International Laboratories has achieved the prestigious CAP accreditation for its US lab and installed a new mass spectrometry platform, setting the stage for the 2026 launch of its Promarker diagnostic tests in America.

BPH Global has initiated new seaweed sampling in the Johor Strait to analyze precious metals and rare earth elements, aiming to enhance its mineral recovery and environmental remediation efforts.

BPH Global has secured a 12-month Master Services Agreement with Singapore’s Marchwood Laboratory Services to enhance its research on extracting rare earth elements from seaweed, focusing on four critical metals vital to clean energy and technology.

Osmond Resources has verified monazite as the dominant rare earth mineral at its Orión Project in Spain, highlighting elevated levels of critical magnetic rare earth elements. A maiden drilling program and ongoing metallurgical testing aim to advance the project as a strategic EU supply source.

Kingsland Minerals has initiated metallurgical testing to explore rutile and gallium extraction from its Leliyn Graphite Project, aiming to enhance project value amid shifting global supply chains.