Latest Metallurgical Testing News

Axel REE Limited has announced a substantial upgrade to its Caladão Rare Earth Elements and Gallium resource in Brazil, expanding the project’s scale and advancing plans for low-cost in situ leach extraction.

Lithium Energy has completed Phase 1 drilling at its high-grade Burke and Mt Dromedary graphite deposits in Queensland, with Phase 2 drilling set to begin in January 2026. The company is also exploring a vertically integrated battery anode material business to capitalize on shifting global supply dynamics.

African Gold Limited has reported significant step-out drilling results at its Blaffo Guetto deposit in Côte d’Ivoire, extending gold mineralisation beyond previous estimates and reinforcing the project’s scale and potential under new Montage Gold ownership.

Mithril Silver and Gold accelerates exploration at its Copalquin gold-silver project with a third drill rig mobilized and a 25,000-metre drilling program planned for 2026, targeting multiple high-grade zones.

Ballard Mining has completed an 86,000m infill drilling program at its Baldock gold deposit, delivering strong assay results that support upgrading resources and targeting a maiden Ore Reserve by mid-2026.

Ariana Resources has locked in a strategic A$11 million investment from Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services to accelerate development at its Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe. This deal includes equity funding, technical services, and a board appointment, marking a significant milestone for the company.

Macro Metals Limited has completed the acquisition of a 27.3% interest in the Extension Iron Ore Project, positioning itself to move beyond mining services into direct iron ore production with first ore targeted for late 2026.

Legacy Iron Ore has ceased mining operations at Mt Celia, marking the end of Phase I, while advancing heap leach studies and exploring a Carbon-in-Leach plant to drive future growth.

American West Metals is set to launch a major drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, aiming to expand its world-class indium resource and explore high-grade gallium mineralisation. This initiative aligns closely with the US government's renewed focus on securing domestic critical metals supply chains.

Mount Ridley Mines has locked in nearly $1.8 million through a fully underwritten exercise of expiring unlisted options, ensuring financial backing for its Mount Ridley Project exploration and metallurgical programs.

Savannah Goldfields has confirmed significant gold mineralisation at its Red Dam Prospect with new diamond drilling results, highlighting a standout intercept of 2.6m at 34.80 g/t Au. This exploration update reinforces the potential of the Georgetown Gold Project as metallurgical testwork and further drilling are set to follow.

ABx Group’s preliminary column leach tests reveal exceptional extraction rates of heavy rare earths from its Deep Leads project, underscoring the potential for cost-effective heap leaching and accelerated commercial production.