Latest Metallurgical Testing News

Resolution Minerals has reported final assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Golden Gate prospects in Idaho, revealing extensive near-surface gold mineralisation alongside significant tungsten intercepts. The findings confirm the potential for a large, open-ended gold-tungsten deposit, setting the stage for accelerated exploration in 2026.

PTR Minerals has reported its strongest drill assay results to date from the Rosewood Titanium Project, reinforcing the project's scale and quality ahead of a maiden JORC resource estimate due in Q2 2026.

Mont Royal Resources has identified significant growth opportunities within the BD-Zone of its Ashram Rare Earth Element deposit, highlighting promising mineralogy and high-value rare earth element concentrations that could enhance project economics.

Norwest Minerals has reported robust gold assay results from its Phase 2 drilling at the Bulgera Gold Project, confirming mineralisation continuity at depth and setting the stage for a resource upgrade.

Trek Metals has raised $15 million through a strongly supported share placement to fund a major drilling campaign at its promising Kuro manganese discovery in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.

Black Cat Syndicate’s latest drilling at Mt Clement confirms strong, high-grade antimony mineralisation extending beyond current resources, advancing the project towards a pivotal economic study.

Vita Resources has unveiled a commissioned re-evaluation of its ICE Copper-Gold Project in Yukon, revealing significant silver, cobalt, and indium mineralisation that upgrades the project to polymetallic status. This fresh insight sets the stage for expanded exploration and resource assessment.

American West Metals has commenced a significant diamond drilling program at its West Desert Project in Utah, aiming to grow the largest indium resource in the US and explore high-grade critical metals including gallium and copper.

European Resources Limited has reported encouraging preliminary metallurgical test results for its Korsnäs Rare Earth Element Project in Finland, highlighting significant grade uplift and recovery improvements. These findings mark a key step in advancing the project’s processing flowsheet and strategic positioning within the EU rare earth supply chain.

Red Mountain Mining has initiated metallurgical test work on high-grade samples from its Oaky Creek Antimony Prospect, advancing the Armidale Antimony-Gold Project towards commercial validation. This move aims to de-risk the asset ahead of drilling and capitalise on strong early exploration results.

St George Mining has acquired 166 hectares near its Araxá Project in Brazil to host processing facilities, advancing development of a world-class niobium and rare earths mine. The move supports a fast-tracked pathway to production amid rising global demand.

Hot Chili Limited has reported further strong near-surface copper-gold drill results at its La Verde porphyry discovery in Chile, reinforcing the potential for a higher-grade starter pit within the Costa Fuego project. Visual mineralisation from deeper drilling suggests significant expansion of the high-grade core, with assays pending.