Latest Metallurgical Test Work News

Iltani Resources has demonstrated significant grade upgrades and waste rejection in first-pass TOMRA ore sorting tests at its Orient Silver-Indium Project, advancing plans for bulk testing and potential cost savings.

Stavely Minerals has completed all key technical work for its Thursday’s Gossan and Cayley Lode Scoping Study, but the final report release has been postponed to late July due to personal circumstances affecting the lead author.

Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) is advancing its Goldfields and Sandstone projects in Western Australia with full funding secured, targeting first gold production at Goldfields by mid-2027 and aiming for top 10 national producer status by 2029.

Tennant Minerals has completed a $2.8 million placement to accelerate drilling and development at its Bluebird copper-gold-bismuth discovery, aiming to extend high-grade zones and explore new targets along a 2.5km corridor.

Lithium Plus Minerals has boosted its Lei Deposit lithium resource by 34%, raising contained lithium to 78.4kt and increasing Indicated resources to 55%, underpinning plans for a low-capex underground direct shipping ore operation.

Sunshine Metals has boosted its Liontown gold-silver resource in Queensland, increasing contained gold by 13%, silver by 21%, and overall tonnes by 28%, underpinning plans for mid-2027 gold production at the Mt Moss facility.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd’s deepest hole at Achilles confirms high-grade mineralisation extending well beyond the current resource boundary, supporting underground growth potential.

Macro Metals has secured 100% of the Yandi South Iron Ore Project, adding a historical 4.28Mt resource and promising exploration upside near major Pilbara mines. The deal complements its existing Extension Iron Project stake and mining services contracts.

Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM) reported a substantial expansion of its Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves at the Davyhurst Gold Project, driven by exploration success and significant drilling investment.

Manuka Resources has lifted the Wonawinta Silver Mine's Ore Reserve by 28%, underpinning its imminent restart of silver and gold production with upgraded plant facilities and contracted mining operations.

White Cliff Minerals has intersected over 90 metres of copper sulphides in its maiden diamond drillhole at the Rae Copper Project, confirming extensive mineralisation and securing A$6.5 million to accelerate exploration.

Coda Minerals has delivered a high-precision airborne Lidar survey covering 480km² at Elizabeth Creek, underpinning multiple engineering and environmental workstreams in its Pre-Feasibility Study. Hydrogeological drilling is set to begin soon, maintaining momentum towards a targeted Q1 2027 PFS completion.