Latest Metallurgical Testwork News

Mount Ridley Mines reports a maiden inferred gallium resource of 838.7 million tonnes at its Mt Ridley Project, marking a significant step in Australia's critical minerals landscape amid global supply chain shifts.

Locksley Resources has made significant strides in its US critical minerals strategy, advancing proprietary antimony refining technology and expanding its Mojave Project landholding. The company also completed an oversubscribed capital raise to fund upcoming drilling and downstream processing initiatives.

Peel Mining has secured $21.25 million through a placement and share purchase plan, while appointing a new leadership team to drive a strategic pivot focused on unlocking value from its copper and polymetallic assets in the Cobar Basin.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has completed the acquisition of an 80% interest in the Prospect Hill Tin Project, South Australia’s most advanced tin asset, setting the stage for a swift maiden resource estimate.

White Cliff Minerals has confirmed sediment-hosted copper mineralisation at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, with diamond drilling revealing multiple copper styles and promising grades. The discovery points to a fertile system with clear pathways to higher-grade zones.

Ramelius Resources has announced a maiden 1.6 million ounce ore reserve at its Never Never underground deposit, alongside plans to expand the Mt Magnet processing plant to 5 million tonnes per annum, underpinning a robust 11-year mine life and strong financial outlook.

Ardea Resources reports strong progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, including high-grade drilling results, a heritage agreement, and consortium funding support. Completion of the DFS is now targeted for mid-2026 amid ongoing ESG and stakeholder engagement.

Black Canyon Limited has confirmed extensive, shallow high-grade manganese and iron mineralisation at its Wandanya Project, with significant strike lengths and widths that remain open for expansion. The company plans diamond drilling and metallurgical testwork to advance development.

Lion Rock Minerals has confirmed a major expansion of its mineralised footprint at the Minta Rutile and Monazite Projects in Cameroon, backed by significant funding rounds including a strategic partnership with Tronox Holdings. The company is well-positioned to accelerate exploration and resource definition into 2026.

Aldoro Resources has confirmed a substantial inferred mineral resource at its Kameelburg Rare Earth Element and Niobium project in Namibia, with Phase II drilling underway targeting high-grade zones. The company also moves to streamline its portfolio by divesting non-core assets.

Prospect Resources reports significant progress at its Mumbezhi Copper Project, with Phase 2 drilling nearing completion and metallurgical tests confirming robust processing potential. Updated resource estimates are expected by late Q4 2025.

Ausgold Limited has launched a major multi-rig drilling campaign at its Katanning Gold Project, aiming to grow its 2.44 million ounce gold resource and unlock new regional discoveries ahead of a mid-2026 investment decision.