Latest Metallurgical Testwork News

Ballymore Resources’ latest Stage 5 drilling at the Dittmer Project in North Queensland confirms the continuity of the displaced Duffer Lode extension, delivering significant high-grade gold, silver, and copper intersections. Ongoing metallurgical testing and processing discussions hint at a potential low CAPEX mine restart.

Pivotal Metals has reported a substantial 43% increase in the in-pit copper equivalent resource at its Horden Lake Project, reinforcing its position as a leading high-grade, shallow copper deposit on the ASX. The updated Mineral Resource Estimate highlights strong by-product credits and ongoing exploration upside.

Strickland Metals reports a substantial 2Moz AuEq increase in Serbia’s Rogozna Project resources and a near doubling of gold ounces at Western Australia’s Yandal Project, backed by a $5 million strategic placement from Zijin Mining.

Buxton Resources reports a 345% increase in contained graphite at its Graphite Bull Project and confirms IGO's $5.35 million commitment to expand its Copper Wolf JV interest to 70%.

Arrow Minerals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource of 185 million tonnes at 42.3% alumina for its Niagara Bauxite Project, alongside strong progress on a scoping study targeting June 2025 completion. The company is also advancing its Simandou North Iron Project with strategic partnerships and metallurgical work.

Brightstar Resources reported robust March quarter results, highlighted by Second Fortune’s transition to full production and the commencement of Fish mine development, underpinning a clear growth trajectory.

Siren Gold has submitted a Mining Permit application for its Sams Creek gold project in New Zealand, supported by a robust Scoping Study and plans for infill drilling to upgrade resource confidence. Exploration momentum continues at its Langdon’s and Queen Charlotte projects, positioning the company for a transition from exploration to development.

Equinox Resources’ maiden drilling at Mata da Corda reveals a rich titanium mineral assemblage, setting the stage for pilot-scale processing and resource definition. Ongoing metallurgical testwork aims to unlock multi-commodity potential including iron and rare earth elements.

Following its merger with Poseidon Nickel, Horizon Minerals reports a consolidated mineral resource portfolio featuring 1.8 million ounces of gold and 422,700 tonnes of nickel, positioning the company for sustained production and growth.

Helix Resources has entered binding agreements to earn up to 40% of the Gold Basin oxide gold project in Arizona, a significant move supported by a planned resource update incorporating extensive recent drilling.

Coda Minerals has expanded its Elizabeth Creek copper-cobalt-silver project with new drilling success at Emmie East, revealing mineralised shale beyond the main resource. Concurrent metallurgical testwork aims to boost recoveries and reduce capital costs.

Ardea Resources reports robust progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project – Goongarrie Hub, highlighted by significant drilling outcomes, major engineering contracts awarded, and a $98.5 million DFS funding commitment from a Japanese consortium.