Latest Metallurgical Test Work News

Nova Minerals has secured US$43.4 million in non-dilutive funding from the U.S. Department of War to fully fund its domestic antimony supply chain development in Alaska, while also progressing its vast Estelle gold project with promising drilling results.

Rimfire Pacific Mining’s latest air core drilling at the Murga Exploration Target has revealed multiple broad scandium intercepts, setting the stage for a mineral resource estimate expected by March 2026. This development could significantly boost Rimfire’s scandium inventory in Australia’s Fifield district.

iTech Minerals reports significant gold and antimony intersections from recent drilling at Reynolds Range, Northern Territory, alongside a new magnetic survey expanding exploration targets.

Carnaby Resources has announced a significant update to its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project, reporting a 10% increase in total mineral resources and a 49% rise in indicated resources. With the Pre-Feasibility Study nearing completion and binding agreements in place, the company targets first ore production in the second half of 2026.

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.

Enova Mining’s latest auger drilling results from its CODA East project in Brazil reveal significant near-surface mineralisation of titanium, rare earth elements, and niobium, underscoring the project’s growing strategic importance.

Resolution Minerals is fast-tracking development of the historic Golden Gate Tungsten Mine in Idaho, leveraging expert geological insight and acquiring a nearby processing mill and stockpiles amid soaring tungsten prices.

Liberty Metals has announced a significant discovery of high-grade monazite mineralisation rich in critical rare earth elements at its Paraiba Rutile and Monazite Project in Brazil, opening new avenues for exploration and processing.

PTR Minerals reports exceptional heavy mineral assay results from 47 drill holes at its Rosewood Titanium Project, confirming thick, high-grade mineralisation and advancing metallurgical testing ahead of a maiden resource estimate due in Q2 2026.

Enova Mining has completed over 65% of its diamond drilling program at the East Salinas rare earth project in Brazil, with initial assay results expected by early February. The drilling targets high-grade rare earth mineralisation across multiple prospects, aiming to confirm continuity and support resource development.

West Cobar Metals has announced a significant inferred gallium resource of 263 million tonnes at its Salazar Critical Minerals Project in Western Australia, highlighting the strategic importance of gallium amid global supply constraints.

St George Mining has extended its strategic alliance with US rare earths processor REalloys to finalise potential offtake agreements for high-grade rare earths from the Araxá Project in Brazil. This move aligns with US efforts to build independent rare earth supply chains critical for defence and green technologies.