Latest Metallurgical Testing News

Asian Battery Metals reports significant high-grade copper-nickel-PGE intercepts at its Yambat Oval project, confirming the potential for a sizeable magmatic sulphide system. The company plans an aggressive exploration campaign in 2025, backed by a solid cash position.

Predictive Discovery Limited has reported significant progress at its Bankan Gold Project in Guinea, highlighted by strong high-grade drilling results and the crucial environmental compliance certification that paves the way for mining licence application.

Pivotal Metals reports robust drilling results at its Horden Lake project alongside a successful A$3 million capital raise, positioning the company for an active 2025 exploration and resource update program.

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.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has delivered a maiden Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate product with exceptional recovery rates, alongside a substantial resource upgrade at its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil.

Octava Minerals reports significant progress in its Western Australian exploration projects, completing initial drilling at Yallalong and metallurgical drilling at Byro, supported by a $1.25 million capital raise and the strategic sale of its Talga Project.

Astute Metals reports breakthrough lithium mineralisation at its Red Mountain Project in Nevada, with new high-grade zones and exceptional metallurgical leachability results paving the way for a maiden resource in 2025.

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.