Latest Metallurgical Testing News

Morella Corporation has advanced its Mt Edon Rubidium-Lithium Project towards drilling readiness, supported by strong metallurgical results and fresh funding. The company also initiated legal proceedings related to past asset sales, underscoring a busy start to 2026.

Charger Metals NL has raised $1.35 million through a well-supported placement to fund extensive drilling at its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project, targeting promising new discoveries and resource expansion.

Carnaby Resources, Hammer Metals' JV partner, has announced a maiden high-grade copper-gold resource at South Hope, part of the Greater Duchess Project, which now totals 29.2Mt at 1.3% copper and 0.2 g/t gold.

Juno Minerals has finalised the sale of its Mount Mason DSO Hematite Project for A$6 million plus royalties, while advancing exploration at its flagship Mount Ida Magnetite Project with promising gold assay results and planned drilling.

Venari Minerals reports significant metallurgical improvements at its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, achieving a 46.2% lithium grade upgrade and enhanced recovery through innovative pre-soaking techniques. The company also engages expert consultants to refine processing ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

Fulcrum Lithium has expanded its Alkali Flats lithium project and advanced metallurgical testing, while securing permits for a major Phase 3 drilling campaign, all against a backdrop of soaring lithium carbonate prices.

VBX Limited’s latest metallurgical optimisation for the Wuudagu bauxite project reveals significant improvements in product recovery and quality, paving the way for increased production capacity and reduced operational costs.

OzAurum Resources reports robust, shallow high-grade gold results from its James Stage 1 open pit drilling, reinforcing confidence in near-term development and hinting at significant expansion potential.

InVert Graphite has reported further high-grade graphite drill results from its Kumba prospect in Tanzania, revealing wide zones of mineralisation with grades up to 14.9% Total Graphitic Carbon. Drilling is temporarily paused for the wet season, with additional assay results pending.

Iltani Resources has announced a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate for its Orient East Silver-Indium deposit, alongside a significant $8 million investment from Queensland Investment Corporation’s Critical Minerals Fund to accelerate project development.

Waratah Minerals reports robust drilling results at its Spur gold project and launches an ambitious 80,000-metre drilling campaign in 2026, backed by a solid $28.6 million cash position.

Axel REE Limited’s latest metallurgical tests have doubled gallium extraction rates at its Caladão Project and revealed the first evidence of scandium co-recovery, signalling a promising new revenue stream.