Latest Metallurgical Test Work News

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has reported compelling high-grade gold and silver mineralisation near surface at its Achilles deposit in NSW, highlighting a 150m long oxide zone with promising exploration upside.

Silver Mines Limited has announced its best-ever mineralised diamond drill intercept at the Bowdens Silver Deposit, hitting 116 metres at 245g/t silver and significantly surpassing previous records. This breakthrough validates Bowdens as one of Australia’s premier undeveloped silver projects amid a backdrop of soaring silver prices.

Prospect Resources has identified 11 strong electromagnetic conductors at its Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia, highlighting promising new exploration targets including the 2.5km Chipimpa cluster. With Phase 2 drilling complete and assay results pending, the company aims to update its Mineral Resource estimate in early 2026.

Narryer Metals reports promising early results using an organic acid to extract rare earth elements at its Rocky Gully project, highlighting potential for cost-effective and sustainable processing.

FireFly Metals has announced a substantial 51% increase in its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project Mineral Resource, highlighted by a newly defined high-grade core zone that promises to enhance early project economics.

Ballard Mining reports strong progress on its Phase 1 infill drilling at the Baldock gold deposit, confirming high-grade gold intersections and advancing towards a maiden Ore Reserve by mid-2026.

Podium Minerals has kicked off a comprehensive drilling campaign at its Parks Reef Platinum Group Metals Project, aiming to advance metallurgical testing and deepen resource insights. This move supports the company’s innovative Concentrator flowsheet development amid a tightening global PGM market.

Lunnon Metals has updated its Lady Herial gold resource to 36,300 ounces at 2.0 g/t, securing Gold Fields’ approval and nearing regulatory green light for mining.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has reported significant mineralisation from a 2,131m drilling program along a 6km stretch of the Achilles Shear Zone at its South Cobar Project, NSW, confirming promising exploration upside near the Achilles deposit.

African Gold Limited reports significant resource growth at its Blaffo Guetto deposit in Côte d’Ivoire, with new drilling and metallurgical tests confirming a robust, continuous gold system. The company is well-funded to advance development studies targeting a resource update in early 2026.

PTR Minerals continues to expand its titanium discovery at Muckanippie with drill results revealing thick, high-grade heavy mineral sands rich in titanium from surface at the Duke and Nardoo prospects.

Rincon Resources has reported robust gold and copper assay results from its recent drilling at the Hasties Main deposit, extending mineralisation by 150 meters and confirming grades comparable to the nearby Telfer Mine.