Latest Metallurgical Testwork News

Aruma Resources has executed binding agreements to acquire a majority interest in the Tillex Copper Project in Ontario, Canada, a high-grade copper-silver deposit with significant exploration potential. The company plans immediate exploration and resource development activities to unlock value in this strategically located asset.

Argent Minerals has announced a significant new high-grade silver discovery at its Kempfield NW Prospect in NSW, extending mineralisation beyond the current resource boundary. The discovery highlights strong potential for resource growth and development at one of Australia’s premier silver-polymetallic projects.

Jindalee Lithium has reported robust assay results from its 2025 core drilling program at the McDermitt Lithium Project, highlighting significant near-surface lithium and magnesium mineralisation. These findings support ongoing metallurgical testwork and feasibility studies aimed at optimising project economics.

Emerald Resources has announced a 27% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate for its Memot Gold Project in Cambodia, now totaling 1.7 million ounces of gold, with full permitting in place to begin development this year.

Tivan Limited has made significant strides in its critical minerals portfolio, securing a $51.3 million strategic investment and progressing key feasibility studies across multiple projects.

Stavely Minerals has reported promising reconnaissance drilling results at its Freddy’s Find Prospect in western Victoria, revealing multiple gold-silver zones within a large hydrothermal breccia system. These findings reinforce the potential for a significant epithermal discovery.

Wia Gold advances its Kokoseb Gold Project with a Definitive Feasibility Study on track for completion in late 2026, supported by strong drilling results and strategic divestment of Côte d’Ivoire assets. Leadership changes signal a new phase for the company.

Ordell Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold intersections at its Barimaia Gold Project in Western Australia, highlighting a shallow, open-pittable mineralisation zone. Drilling is set to resume in February 2026 to explore further extensions along a significant strike length.

Critica Limited has launched a pivotal Scoping Study for its Jupiter Rare Earth Project in Western Australia, appointing Sedgman to define a capital-efficient development pathway. This marks a strategic shift from technical validation to structured economic assessment.

Australian Rare Earths has demonstrated a low-risk, scalable process producing a high-purity mixed rare earth oxide with 99.9% recovery, positioning its Koppamurra project as a strategic supplier amid tightening global rare earth markets.

Tivan Limited has completed its acquisition of the Molyhil Tungsten-Molybdenum Project in the Northern Territory and is fast-tracking development with a drilling program planned for March 2026 to explore resource expansion.

Delta Lithium has updated its Mt Ida Mineral Resource Estimate, revealing one of the world’s highest-grade rubidium oxide resources alongside lithium and tantalum, while advancing drilling and processing studies.