Latest Metallurgical Testwork News

Sovereign Metals has significantly upgraded its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project resource, increasing measured and indicated rutile by 32% ahead of its definitive feasibility study. This cements Kasiya as the world’s largest natural rutile deposit, reinforcing its strategic importance in critical mineral supply chains.

Stavely Minerals has announced a major upgrade to its Mineral Resource Estimate at the Stavely Copper-Gold Project, more than doubling tonnage and significantly boosting contained metals. This sets a robust foundation for its 2026 Scoping Study targeting a decade-long copper production.

Ark Mines Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project in North Queensland, marking a key step toward development and commercialisation.

Siren Gold’s latest drilling at its Sams Creek Project in New Zealand confirms significant gold mineralisation outside the established Main Zone, highlighting promising expansion potential along the 7km Sams Creek Dyke.

Unico Silver Limited has announced a substantial 143% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate for its Joaquin Project in Argentina, now totalling 167 million ounces silver equivalent. This growth underpins the company’s upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study and strengthens its position in the global silver market.

Cannindah Resources has confirmed high-grade copper-gold mineralisation in the GAP zone of its Mt Cannindah project, delivering a standout 94m intercept at 1.11% copper equivalent. These results underpin expectations for a significant resource upgrade and set the stage for further exploration.

PC Gold Limited reports multiple thick, high-grade gold intercepts at its Spring Hill project, extending known mineralisation and advancing pre-feasibility studies ahead of a June resource update.

Black Canyon Limited reports promising metallurgical results from its Wandanya Project, confirming high-quality direct shipping ore potential for manganese and iron. The company is gearing up for a significant 15,000m drilling campaign to expand and infill its resource.

Helix Resources has formalised a joint venture to earn up to 40% of the Gold Basin oxide gold project in Arizona, marking a significant expansion into a prolific US gold district. The agreement sets clear milestones for exploration and resource updates over the next two years.

Carnaby Resources has released a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve for its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project, outlining a 12-year mine life with strong financial metrics and a near-term production target.

West Cobar Metals has significantly expanded its exploration tenure in NSW’s Cobar district by applying for two new licences, increasing its coverage to around 1,090 km² and unlocking fresh potential for copper, gold, antimony, and silver discoveries.

Prodigy Gold has updated its Hyperion Gold deposit resource, boosting indicated ounces by 70% to 212,000 ounces and increasing the total resource to 454,000 ounces. This reflects successful 2025 drilling and improved confidence ahead of a planned scoping study.