Latest Metallurgical Testing News

Venus Metals Corporation has initiated field activities at its Bellchambers Gold Project, setting the stage for a significant drilling campaign aimed at expanding and upgrading its gold resource base.

Patronus Resources has upgraded its Mertondale Gold Project resource estimate, increasing contained gold ounces to 480,000oz alongside an 18% rise in grade, setting the stage for a June 2025 scoping study.

EV Resources Limited has reported promising high-grade antimony assay results from its Los Lirios project in Oaxaca, Mexico, signaling potential for near-term production and advancing metallurgical testing and processing plans.

Pivotal Metals has commenced drilling at its flagship Horden Lake project in Quebec, advancing metallurgical testwork and preparing for a resource update, while also progressing exploration at its high-grade BAGB projects.

Saturn Metals has announced a significant upgrade to its Apollo Hill Gold Project resource, now exceeding 2 million ounces of gold, driven by extensive drilling and enhanced geological modelling.

St Barbara reveals plans to expand its 15-Mile processing plant capacity from 2.1 Mtpa to 3.0 Mtpa, integrating Cochrane Hill ore to target annual gold production exceeding 100,000 ounces.

Stellar Resources has reported a significant new high-grade tin intersection at its Queen Hill deposit, potentially expanding the Heemskirk Tin Project’s resource base and boosting production forecasts.

Resouro Strategic Metals Inc. posted a $5.28 million net loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, reflecting increased exploration and administrative expenses as it advances its Tiros Titanium and Rare Earth Elements Project. The company bolstered its balance sheet with a successful ASX dual listing and private placements but faces ongoing challenges to sustain operations.

Challenger Gold has reached a key milestone in its Hualilan project, finalising mine designs and schedules that increase mineral grades by 10%, while progressing toll milling readiness and operational flexibility.

Black Canyon Limited reports breakthrough metallurgical test results from its Wandanya Project, producing manganese concentrates between 48% and 50% Mn, surpassing premium industry benchmarks. The findings pave the way for further exploration and potential commercial development.

Godolphin Resources has reported outstanding high-grade drill results from its Lewis Ponds Gold & Silver Project, revealing significant mineralisation and promising expansion potential. Early assays from two drill holes highlight thick, high-grade intersections in the Spicer's Lode, with further results expected soon.

Red Metal Limited's recent infill drilling at the Sybella Rare Earth Project confirms robust continuity of high-grade rare earth oxide mineralisation, reinforcing the project's inferred resource and advancing its development prospects.