Latest Metallurgical Testwork News

Variscan Mines Limited reported standout high-grade zinc and lead drill results from its Novales-Udias Project in northern Spain, alongside strong governmental support that bolsters its mine restart ambitions.

St George Mining has completed its acquisition of the Araxá niobium-rare earth project in Brazil, announcing a maiden JORC-compliant resource and securing a strategic EPC+F partnership to fast-track development.

Kula Gold has reported promising drilling outcomes at Mt Palmer and Mustang prospects, earned an 80% stake in Mt Palmer, and raised $1.39 million through a recent entitlement offer.

Tungsten Mining NL has made significant strides in developing its Mt Mulgine and Hatches Creek projects, with a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Hatches Creek expected soon and key environmental approvals progressing.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has secured a $5 million government grant to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, confirmed promising uranium mineralisation at its Overland Project, and raised $3.6 million through a rights issue to accelerate development.

ACDC Metals has reported encouraging metallurgical and marketing outcomes from its Goschen Central heavy mineral sands project, underpinning a scoping study underway and advancing resource development.

West Cobar Metals has identified five high-priority copper-gold targets in Western Australia’s Fraser Range and secured a farm-in deal with Minrex Resources to fund upcoming drilling. Positive metallurgical results at its Bulla Park copper-antimony project and a $450,000 placement underpin its exploration momentum.

Lode Resources has reported exceptional high-grade antimony and silver drill results from its Montezuma Project in Tasmania, alongside commencing a substantial 50-60 hole drilling program to expand the deposit.

Challenger Gold Limited confirms steady progress on refurbishing the Casposo Toll Milling Plant in Argentina, with a second independent inspection validating the refurbishment is on track for commissioning in the second half of 2025.

QMines Limited reports a 42% increase in Indicated resources at Develin Creek following maiden drilling, completes a $4 million capital raise, and moves to acquire the Mount Mackenzie gold-silver project, signaling a strategic expansion in Queensland.

Odyssey Gold Limited has made significant strides in its Tuckanarra Gold Project during the March 2025 quarter, completing a regional airborne electromagnetic survey and signing a joint venture Memorandum of Understanding for ore processing. The company also initiated a technical study and appointed Matthew Syme as Executive Director.

MRG Metals Limited has achieved a significant milestone with the granting of the Corridor Central mining licence in Mozambique and is progressing exploration and joint venture development, while metallurgical testwork in Zimbabwe signals potential new opportunities.