Latest Metallurgical Testing News

Silver Mines Limited reports steady progress on its flagship Bowdens Silver Project and initiates diamond drilling at the Elsienora Gold Project, while navigating complex regulatory hurdles in New South Wales.

Burgundy Diamond Mines has released its 2024 Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves update for the Ekati diamond mine, showing minor depletion consistent with active mining operations. The report underscores the mine’s continued operational strength and adherence to industry standards.

Loyal Lithium bolsters its North American lithium portfolio with significant exploration advances at Trieste and strategic board appointments, positioning itself strongly for the electric future.

Marmota Limited reports a standout March quarter with a 73% uplift in gold grades at Aurora Tank, bonanza grades at Campfire Bore, and a new high-grade titanium sands discovery at Muckanippie, backed by a $5 million capital raise.

GreenTech Metals has reported promising drilling results at its Whundo Copper-Zinc project, confirming significant down plunge mineralisation and advancing resource expansion. Meanwhile, it has formed a 50/50 lithium joint venture with Artemis Resources, creating the largest lithium exploration package in the West Pilbara.

James Bay Minerals reports a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate of approximately 1.7 million ounces gold equivalent at its Independence Gold Project in Nevada, alongside the start of metallurgical testing and a new drilling campaign targeting resource growth.

Genmin Limited marks a pivotal quarter with the appointment of CEO Andrew Taplin, signing of a key mining convention with Gabon, and a binding MoU with Sinohydro to advance its flagship Baniaka iron ore project.

Sun Silver Limited has announced a substantial upgrade to its Maverick Springs Project resource, now totalling nearly 480 million ounces silver equivalent, alongside key leadership appointments and the launch of its 2025 drilling campaign.

Berkeley Energia reports promising lithium and rubidium mineralisation at its Conchas Project in Spain, while its subsidiary pursues a $1 billion arbitration claim against Spain over the Salamanca uranium project amid shifting nuclear policies.

Asian Battery Metals PLC has completed an oversubscribed A$3.96 million capital raise, fully funding its expanded 2025 exploration program focused on the promising Oval Cu-Ni-PGE discovery in Mongolia. Phase 3 drilling is underway, targeting deeper and along-strike extensions, with initial assay results expected in May.

Antipa Minerals has consolidated its Paterson Province tenements into the expansive Minyari Project, resumed full ownership of Wilki and Paterson Projects following partner withdrawals, and launched a major drilling campaign targeting resource growth and new discoveries.

Mount Burgess Mining NL reports promising interim hydrometallurgical test results from its Nxuu Deposit, with zinc recovery exceeding 96% and strong extraction of vanadium, germanium, and gallium. These findings set the stage for a scoping study later this year.