Latest Metallurgical Testing News

Jindalee Lithium advances its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US with a robust 63-year Pre-Feasibility Study, enhanced permitting progress, and strong US government support under the FAST-41 initiative. Strategic partnerships and funding efforts are underway to de-risk and develop this critical mineral asset.

Australian Mines Limited reports significant progress in its critical minerals projects during Q1 2025, capitalizing on geopolitical shifts that underscore the strategic importance of diversified supply chains. The company highlights expanded studies at Flemington and promising exploration results at Jequie and Resende, while navigating financing challenges for its Sconi nickel-cobalt asset.

Western Gold Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Gold Duke Project, securing a preferred mining contractor with a deferred payment facility and raising over $1.7 million in capital to support development towards production.

Chilwa Minerals advances its critical minerals exploration with over 3,000 metres drilled at key deposits, a strategic assay lab shift to South Africa, and expanded local lab operations to support growing activity.

PhosCo Ltd has solidified its position as a global fertiliser contender by securing full ownership of the Gasaat Phosphate Project in Tunisia and initiating a $5 million entitlement offer, while also engaging the EBRD for a potential strategic investment.

Dreadnought Resources has bolstered its exploration and development efforts with over A$13 million in fresh funding, advancing its high-grade Mangaroon gold project and critical minerals assets in Western Australia.

Sunshine Metals has launched a targeted reverse circulation drilling program at Liontown to upgrade shallow oxide gold and silver resources and advance metallurgical studies, aiming to fast-track development amid strong gold prices.

Venus Metals Corporation has initiated a targeted RC drilling program at its Sandstone Bellchambers Gold Project aiming to upgrade and expand its existing gold resource. The company is also advancing mining lease applications and negotiating potential sales agreements to position the project for future development.

AusQuest Limited has unveiled significant maiden drilling results at its Cangallo Project in southern Peru, confirming a large-scale porphyry copper-gold system. The company secured $7.5 million in funding to fast-track exploration activities across Peru and Australia.

Prodigy Gold has updated its Hyperion Gold Deposit resource, increasing gold ounces by 7% to 435,000 oz, supported by promising metallurgical testwork indicating high recoveries. The Tanami North Project now holds nearly half a million ounces of gold resources, setting the stage for further development.

Locksley Resources reports exceptional antimony and silver assays at its Mojave Project, while new mineralised zones emerge at Tottenham. Regulatory shifts in the US could accelerate Mojave’s permitting timeline.

Panther Metals has completed a significant drilling campaign at its Laverton Gold Project, revealing multiple high-grade gold intercepts and fresh nugget discoveries that underscore the project's robust potential.