Latest Metallurgical Optimisation News

Alma Metals has reported its most extensive and highest-grade copper intersections to date from the Briggs Copper JV Project, prompting a swift move to prefeasibility studies. The company also strengthened its balance sheet with a $2.1 million capital raise.

Mont Royal Resources has kicked off a comprehensive work program at its Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Project following a transformative merger and a successful $10 million capital raise. An updated Preliminary Economic Assessment is expected by the end of Q1 2026.

Vital Metals has raised A$12.47 million in the second half of 2025 to fund its Tardiff Pre-Feasibility Study, underpinning the development of its high-grade rare earths project in Canada. The strong investor backing follows a robust July 2025 Scoping Study highlighting significant economic potential.

VBX Limited has reported a significant 51% increase in its Wuudagu bauxite resource and enhanced its project feasibility study, supported by fresh funding and robust market conditions.

Berkeley Energia reports promising metallurgical results from its Conchas critical minerals project in Spain while pursuing a US$1 billion arbitration over permitting delays at its Salamanca uranium project.

Caspin Resources reports standout metallurgical results from its Bygoo Tin Project, alongside promising gold and PGE exploration progress, positioning the company for a dynamic 2026.

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.