Latest Metallurgical Testwork News

Turaco Gold’s pre-feasibility study for the Afema Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire reveals a maiden 1.91 million ounce Probable Ore Reserve and robust project economics, underpinning a 10.3-year mine life producing over 2 million ounces of gold.

Benz Mining reports strong metallurgical test results from the Icon deposit, showing up to 95.5% gold extraction within 24 hours and potential for broader mineralised halo to contribute to mill feed.

Caprice Resources reports metallurgical testwork on its Vadrians deposit achieving up to 94% gold recovery via conventional gravity and CIL processing, supporting a low-cost extraction pathway at its Island Gold Project.

OD6 Metals reveals multi-element assay results from its Quinn Fluorspar Project showing exceptionally low impurities and high fluorspar grades, supporting potential direct shipping Metspar and upgraded AcidSpar products.

PMET Resources has identified a promising pathway to refine spodumene concentrate into battery-grade lithium carbonate directly at its Shaakichiuwaanaan site in Quebec, using Primero’s ALi® atmospheric leach process. Bench-scale tests produced 99.8% pure lithium carbonate, suggesting potential logistics and carbon footprint advantages.

Strickland Metals has reported a significant leap in gold recovery rates at its Gradina Deposit, achieving an average 94.3% recovery and higher gold concentrate grades, marking a key milestone ahead of its Rogozna Project Pre-Feasibility Study.

Right Resources has significantly enlarged its Blue tungsten prospect near Tumbarumba, NSW, confirming strong geochemical signatures and advancing metallurgical testwork to assess recovery potential.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has cleared a major regulatory hurdle as Brazil's Federal Mines Agency approves the final exploration reports for its Ema rare earth project, paving the way for mining license applications and further development.

Far Northern Resources has increased the Mineral Resource Estimate at its Bridge Creek Central Gold Deposit by 31%, lifting contained gold ounces to 93,000 and total Northern Territory project ounces to 117,000. The resource remains open for expansion, underpinning plans for early mining studies.

MRG Metals has lodged a key Mining Right Conversion Application in South Africa for its Garies Rare Earth Project, setting the stage for scalable mining development supported by strong metallurgical results and a modular processing approach.

Temas Resources is on track to fully commission its Ontario metallurgical lab by July 2026, initiating large-scale testing of La Blache project material to refine its proprietary RCL technology and support commercialization.

Neometals has completed a second phase of metallurgical testing at its Ironclad gold deposit, delivering gold recoveries that surpass previous assumptions and support near-term project development.