Latest Metallurgical Test Work News

OD6 Metals reports a transformative quarter with the acquisition of the historic Gulf Creek Copper Project revealing high-grade copper assays, alongside promising metallurgical advances at its Splinter Rock rare earths project. The company enters 2025 with strong cash reserves and active exploration programs.

Delta Lithium reports robust December quarter results with significant gold drilling successes at Mt Ida and progress on lithium development at Yinnetharra, alongside strategic leadership changes and asset sales.

Canterbury Resources has unveiled compelling drilling results at its Briggs Copper Project in Queensland, confirming a new Southern porphyry discovery and extending higher-grade mineralisation zones. These findings feed into an updated resource estimate and a scoping study due mid-2025.

Rumble Resources has unveiled a significant resource upgrade at its Western Queen Project alongside a strategic joint venture to fast-track gold production, while advancing metallurgical progress at its Earaheedy zinc project.

Encounter Resources has reported significant drilling progress at its Aileron Niobium-REE-Copper Project, completing over 50,000 metres in 2024 and uncovering extensive high-grade niobium mineralisation. The company also strengthened its balance sheet with a $15 million share placement, positioning itself for accelerated resource development.

Surefire Resources NL has announced a significant extension of gold mineralisation at its Yidby Gold Project, now exceeding 500 metres in strike length. The company’s recent drilling and metallurgical test work support plans for a low-cost heap leach operation.

McLaren Minerals is set to begin a six-week drilling campaign at its McLaren Titanium Project in Western Australia, aiming to boost resource confidence and explore deposit extensions.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited reports unprecedented ultra-high-grade rare earth intercepts and significant district-scale mineral discoveries at its Monte Alto project, alongside key permitting milestones advancing its mining ambitions.

American Rare Earths has expanded its Halleck Creek Rare Earth Project resource by 12.2% to 2.63 billion tonnes with improved grades, reinforcing its role in securing U.S. critical mineral independence.

Arrow Minerals has secured $7 million through a well-supported placement to advance its flagship Niagara Bauxite and Simandou North Iron projects in Guinea, setting the stage for key resource milestones and development studies.

Petratherm Limited reports compelling high-grade titanium mineralisation at its Muckanippie Project, supported by successful drilling and mineralogical analyses. The company’s oversubscribed funding round strengthens its capacity for further exploration.

Meeka Metals has made substantial strides in developing its Murchison Gold Project, backed by a fully funded expansion and a robust feasibility study projecting $1 billion in pre-tax free cash flow over 10 years. With first gold targeted for mid-2025, infrastructure and mining operations are advancing ahead of schedule.