Latest Metallurgical Optimisation News

Maronan Metals has reported significantly improved metallurgical testwork results for its Maronan copper-gold deposit, with gold recoveries reaching up to 88% and copper recoveries exceeding 96% in primary ore types. These findings enhance confidence in the project’s processing potential and underpin ongoing feasibility studies.

Venari Minerals reports significant metallurgical improvements at its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, achieving a 46.2% lithium grade upgrade and enhanced recovery through innovative pre-soaking techniques. The company also engages expert consultants to refine processing ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

VBX Limited’s latest metallurgical optimisation for the Wuudagu bauxite project reveals significant improvements in product recovery and quality, paving the way for increased production capacity and reduced operational costs.

Black Cat Syndicate’s recent drilling at Mt Clement reinforces the continuity of high-grade antimony mineralisation, setting the stage for a pivotal economic study later this year.

Broken Hill Mines is advancing preparations for mining at its Pinnacles silver-lead-zinc mine, targeting a June 2026 production start with expanded drilling and site upgrades.

Podium Minerals has made significant strides at its Parks Reef PGM Project, launching a game-changing concentrator flowsheet and progressing a multi-phase drilling campaign, all supported by a successful A$12 million capital raise amid soaring platinum group metal prices.

Terra Metals has confirmed a new platinum group metal-copper-nickel sulfide discovery at the SW5 target within its Dante Project, revealing a significant expansion of mineralisation beyond existing resources. This second discovery complements the earlier SW6 find and underscores the potential scale of the magmatic sulfide system in Western Australia.

Viking Mines reports promising high-grade tungsten oxide assay results from its Linka Tungsten Project in Nevada, reinforcing the project's potential amid soaring global scheelite prices.

RareX Limited has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the granting of a Mining Lease for its Cummins Range Project in Western Australia, significantly reducing development risk and paving the way for focused metallurgical optimisation and mine planning.

Felix Gold Limited reports strong continuity of high-grade antimony mineralisation at its NW Array prospect in Alaska, while engaging Worley to accelerate processing pathways. The company targets near-term bulk sampling and production aligned with US strategic supply needs.

Locksley Resources has launched an Expression of Interest process to select a leading U.S. engineering firm for the Desert Antimony Mine pilot plant design, marking a critical step toward establishing a domestic antimony supply chain aligned with federal priorities.

VBX Limited has confirmed the quality and scale of its Wuudagu C bauxite deposit through comprehensive infill drilling, reinforcing its Preliminary Feasibility Study and advancing its Definitive Feasibility Study with metallurgical optimization.