Latest Metallurgical Testwork News

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.

Larvotto Resources is on track to restart production at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project by mid-2026, while progressing metallurgical testing at Eyre and due diligence on a copper acquisition at Mt Isa.

Magnetic Resources NL has updated its Mineral Resource Estimate for the Lady Julie Gold Project, now exceeding 2.24 million ounces of gold with a strong majority classified as Indicated. The LJN4 deposit alone tops 2 million ounces, positioning the project for imminent development.

WA1 Resources has revealed a substantial indicated mineral resource at its Luni Niobium Project, supported by successful metallurgical testwork and a robust financial position. The project’s strategic importance in the critical minerals sector is underscored by ongoing development and community engagement.

Wildcat Resources has significantly expanded its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery with strong high-grade intercepts and progressed the Definitive Feasibility Study at its Tabba Tabba Project, alongside securing a strategic tenement and executing a Native Title Agreement.

High-Tech Metals has resumed its second phase of drilling at the Wagtail Gold Deposit, following promising initial assay results that confirm shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation. The ongoing program aims to refine resource confidence and support near-term development plans.

Stavely Minerals has initiated an updated 2026 Scoping Study for its copper-gold project in Western Victoria, driven by significantly higher metal prices and improved economic prospects since 2022.

Stellar Resources has reported significant progress in its December quarter, advancing the Heemskirk Tin Project through robust drilling results and metallurgical studies, supported by a $9.5 million capital raise.