Latest Metallurgical Testing News

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) has made significant strides in its vanadium battery energy storage solutions and upstream mine development, supported by a $2.7 million entitlement offer. The company is targeting delivery of vanadium flow battery projects by 2026 amid growing demand for long-duration energy storage in Australia.

Iltani Resources has announced its maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate for the Orient West Silver-Indium deposit, revealing a significant 21.6 million tonnes at 100.5 g/t silver equivalent. This milestone confirms the project as Australia's largest known silver-indium resource and sets the stage for further expansion.

IRIS Metals has raised $4.267 million through a share placement to fund lithium exploration and development in South Dakota, aiming for a feasibility study completion by early 2026.

Sunshine Metals reported significant progress in north Queensland with high-grade gold intersections at Liontown and Sybil, alongside a $1.225 million acquisition and government grants to accelerate exploration.

Turaco Gold has reported a significant 40% increase in its Afema Project gold resource to 3.55 million ounces, alongside promising high-grade drilling results and a robust $60 million capital raise to fund ongoing development.

Western Mines Group has announced a landmark Mineral Resource Estimate for its Mulga Tank project, defining Australia’s largest nickel sulphide deposit with over 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. The company has secured government grants and raised capital to accelerate drilling and metallurgical testing.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has expanded its South Cobar footprint to 1,400 km² through a key tenement acquisition and completed its largest drilling campaign yet, uncovering promising gold-silver trends that could reshape the district’s mineral potential.

Indiana Resources has reported significant extensions of high-grade gold mineralisation at its Minos prospect within the Gawler Craton Project, alongside a proposed capital return and key executive appointments to drive future growth.

Astral Resources has released a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study for its Mandilla Gold Project, targeting 1.4 million ounces over 19 years with strong financial metrics. The company also advances exploration across its Western Australian assets and integrates Maximus Resources into its portfolio.

EV Resources has secured a 70% stake in the Los Lirios Antimony Project, unveiling high-grade mineralisation and plans for a pilot plant to accelerate production. Leadership enhancements and portfolio rationalisation underscore its strategic pivot to critical minerals.

Peel Mining Limited has completed key drilling and commenced metallurgical testing at Wagga Tank, while advancing exploration and joint venture activities at Curnamona, maintaining a solid cash position of $1.4 million.

Berkeley Energia advances critical minerals exploration with promising lithium and rubidium findings at its Conchas Project, while escalating a $1 billion arbitration against Spain over uranium project permitting. Political shifts in Spain’s nuclear policy add a new dimension to the company’s strategic outlook.