Latest Metallurgical Test Work News

Locksley Resources has initiated diamond drilling at its Desert Antimony Mine in California, aiming to expand known high-grade mineralisation and support US critical minerals supply chains.

Rimfire Pacific Mining is on track to deliver its maiden Murga scandium Mineral Resource Estimate by the end of March 2026, buoyed by promising assay results highlighting broad mineralisation and a potentially cheaper processing route.

Great Divide Mining and Dart Mining report record high-grade gold, silver, and antimony assays from ongoing drilling at the Banshee prospect, advancing the Coonambula project towards a maiden resource estimate.

Dart Mining NL has reported record assay results for gold, silver, and antimony from its ongoing drilling at the Banshee prospect in Central Queensland, extending mineralisation and advancing towards a maiden resource estimate.

Caspin Resources has announced a maiden resource estimate for its Bygoo Tin Project, highlighting significant potential to grow its high-grade tin deposits amid a rising tin market. The company is also advancing gold exploration at its Weethalle Project, signalling a diversified growth strategy.

Horseshoe Metals has announced a significant new copper Exploration Target at its Motters Zone within the Horseshoe Lights Project, estimating up to 3.6 million tonnes grading 1.5% copper. This development highlights the potential to substantially expand the existing resource base as Phase 2 drilling and commercial discussions advance.

QEM Limited has raised $1.442 million through a well-supported placement to fund a strategic review of its flagship Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project and explore new critical minerals opportunities.

Venari Minerals has revised its Exploration Target for the Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, revealing a potential lithium resource up to 18.6 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent. The company plans extensive drilling and sampling in 2026 to expand and upgrade this promising resource.

Metals Australia has confirmed extensive high-grade Vanadium-Titanium-Magnetite mineralisation at its Manindi project in Western Australia, alongside promising metallurgical results indicating potential for premium Titanium Dioxide products.

Encounter Resources has reported significant new high-grade niobium and rare earth element intersections at its Green prospect, extending mineralisation over a 4km strike. The results support an updated resource estimate and ongoing project development in Western Australia’s West Arunta region.

Alma Metals has revealed a robust 2 million tonne copper resource at its Briggs Project in Central Queensland, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign and pre-feasibility study amid a tightening global copper market.

Marquee Resources has announced a substantial 69% increase in its Mt Clement (Eastern Hills) inferred mineral resource, now containing 11,000 tonnes of antimony equivalent metal, positioning the project as a key player in Australia's critical minerals landscape.