Latest Metallurgical Test Work News

Ora Banda Mining Limited reports continued strong drill results expanding gold mineralisation at its Little Gem prospect and Riverina Gold Camp, with Phase 3 drilling extending mineralisation to 1,200 metres strike and 700 metres depth. A Phase 4 drill program is planned to support a Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate in 2026.

Aeris Resources reported steady Q1 FY26 production with 10.3kt copper equivalent at AISC of A$4.64/lb, alongside significant growth capital investment and promising exploration results.

Delta Lithium has transformed its portfolio by spinning out its Mt Ida gold assets into Ballard Mining, unlocking significant shareholder value and advancing lithium exploration with promising new discoveries.

Aurelia Metals reports a 12% increase in Mineral Resources and a 17% rise in Ore Reserves, driven by strong copper growth at its Peak Operation and the commencement of production at Federation Mine.

Sunrise Energy Metals has announced a significant 87% increase in the Ore Reserve Estimate for its Syerston Scandium Project, underpinning a 32-year mine life with steady scandium oxide production. The update comes amid tightening Chinese export controls, positioning the project as a critical non-Chinese scandium supply source.

Brightstar Resources has reported strong assay results from its recent diamond drilling at the Yunndaga deposit, reinforcing plans for an underground mine and resource upgrade within the Menzies Gold Project.

Empire Resources has reported promising assay results from the initial 15 holes of its recent air core drilling program at the Yuinmery Copper-Gold Project, revealing significant supergene and oxide copper-gold mineralisation.

Prospech Limited reports steady progress on rare earth element metallurgy at its Korsnäs project and promising gold-silver drill results in Slovakia, backed by a fully subscribed $2.1 million capital raising.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has announced a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its Currajong scandium prospect, boosting its total scandium inventory by 61% to 5,449 tonnes. The resource remains open for expansion, with further drilling planned at Murga and Rabbit Trap projects.

Black Cat Syndicate reports visible antimony mineralisation in initial drill holes at Mt Clement, advancing one of Australia’s largest antimony deposits with assays due in November 2025.

Podium Minerals has achieved a metallurgical breakthrough at its Parks Reef project, delivering an 80% recovery of key metals and a 50-fold concentrate grade upgrade. The company is advancing a A$12 million capital raise to accelerate development amid soaring platinum and palladium prices.

Duketon Mining reports promising gold assay results from its first drilling at Killarney, secures an option to acquire the Boodanoo Gold Project, and updates nickel resource estimates at Rosie and C2 deposits.