Latest Metallurgical Testing News

Sunshine Metals has upgraded its shallow gold resource at the Liontown prospect by 14%, enhancing contained ounces and grade ahead of a mining study due in January 2026. The company is advancing drilling and environmental permitting as it targets first production next year.

Axel REE Limited reports promising metallurgical results from its Caladão Project in Brazil, confirming a magnet-rich ionic clay system with rare earth grades comparable to established Asian operations. These findings underpin a low-capital, low-operating cost in-situ leach development strategy.

Sun Silver Limited’s latest drilling at Maverick Springs in Nevada reveals a substantial 140m mineralised interval above the current resource, highlighting the project’s expanding potential for silver, gold, and antimony.

Chilwa Minerals has upgraded its Mposa deposit resource to 25.65 million tonnes, with 83% now classified as Measured, incorporating rare earth element monazite for the first time. This milestone enhances the project's geological confidence and economic potential.

New Frontier Minerals advances its Harts Range heavy rare earths project with imminent drilling and secures a strategic alliance to develop its NWQ copper assets, positioning itself strongly in critical minerals supply.

Black Cat Syndicate reports promising high-grade antimony drilling results at its Mt Clement project, confirming significant mineralisation within and beyond the current resource. The ongoing program aims to expand the resource and underpin economic studies for this critical minerals asset.

Fulcrum Lithium reports encouraging initial metallurgical results from its Alkali Flats project in Nevada, showing up to 91% lithium recovery at moderate conditions, setting the stage for further exploration and resource definition.

Kaiser Reef Limited is set to commence a substantial drilling program at its Union Hill waste dumps within the Maldon Gold Project, aiming to unlock significant low-grade gold resources and support ongoing processing operations.

High-Tech Metals Ltd has reported metallurgical test results from its Mt Fisher Gold Project confirming high gold recoveries of up to 92.8%, supporting near-term development plans and joint venture processing opportunities.

Skylark Minerals has acquired a high-grade gold portfolio in Côte d'Ivoire, including a flagship project with a 364,600-ounce inferred resource, marking a significant step in its West African growth strategy. The company is fully funded to accelerate exploration in early 2026, targeting resource expansion and new discoveries.

Chariot Corporation and partners have formalized a phased small-scale mining initiative in Nigeria, aiming to unlock near-term lithium production while advancing larger exploration goals.

Celsius Resources has updated its Mineral Resource Estimate for the MCB Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, reporting a larger and more confidently classified resource. This upgrade sets the stage for upcoming feasibility and engineering studies.