Latest Metallurgical Testwork News

BMG Resources has commenced diamond drilling as part of a 10,000m program at its Abercromby Gold Project in WA, aiming to expand its 518,000oz gold resource. Results are expected within weeks, alongside a near-complete scoping study that could pave the way for near-term production.

Ardea Resources reports steady progress on the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, with the Japanese-Australian Consortium increasing its stake to 35%. The project moves closer to a potential 50% joint venture ownership upon a positive investment decision.

Viking Mines has achieved a remarkable upgrade to a 63.6% tungsten concentrate at its Linka Project in Nevada, signalling a rapid, low-capital pathway to production amid soaring global tungsten prices.

Delta Lithium has successfully produced battery-grade lithium carbonate and high-grade rubidium carbonate from mica concentrate at its Mt Ida project, confirming strong recovery rates and potential new revenue streams.

Temas Resources has commissioned a new metallurgical lab in Ontario to accelerate the scale-up and commercialisation of its innovative Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL) technology, while securing initial third-party contracts to boost revenue.

Pivotal Metals has launched Phase 2 metallurgical testwork at its Horden Lake project in Quebec, aiming to enhance metal recoveries and project economics while drilling progresses at its Belleterre exploration sites.

West Cobar Metals reports promising metallurgical testwork supporting a low-cost heap leach processing pathway at its Salazar Critical Minerals Project, highlighting strong recoveries of high-value rare earths including dysprosium and terbium.

Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX:FUN) reports a major high-grade rutile discovery at its Mkanda project in Malawi, positioning itself to meet rising demand from aerospace and emerging robotics sectors amid a tightening global titanium market.

Diatreme Resources has reported promising aircore drilling outcomes from its Si2 and Casuarina silica sand deposits in Far North Queensland, underpinning resource upgrades and expansion potential. These results bolster the company’s position in the growing specialty glass and solar PV markets.

Felix Gold has confirmed its Treasure Creek antimony ore meets stringent US military-grade concentrate standards directly from the mine, advancing plans for domestic processing facilities. Independent testwork validates multiple efficient ore-to-metal pathways, positioning the company at the forefront of US critical minerals supply.

Norwest Minerals has announced a substantial 74% increase in its Bulgera Gold Project resource, now totaling 501,000 ounces, driven by deeper drilling and a strategic cut-off grade revision aligned with heap leach economics.

Variscan Mines’ Scoping Study for the San José Mine restart in Spain reveals strong economics, low upfront capital, and an 11-year mine life, setting the stage for zinc and lead production from 2028.