Latest Metallurgical Testwork News

Eclipse Metals' latest testwork confirms that up to 94% of neodymium and praseodymium are locked in identifiable REE minerals at Grønnedal, underpinning a promising beneficiation strategy ahead of flotation trials.

PTR Minerals’ preliminary mine optimisation study for the Rosewood Titanium Project highlights the potential to tap exceptionally high-grade zones early in production, boosting cashflow and reducing upfront costs. Metallurgical tests suggest simpler, lower-cost processing options could yield high-quality titanium products.

Anax Metals is upgrading its Whim Creek Heap Leach Scoping Study to a Feasibility Study, aiming to unlock additional value from low-grade copper and zinc ores alongside its strong concentrator project.

Mount Hope Mining has advanced its Mt Solitary gold project with strong drilling results and metallurgical testwork, aiming for a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate by the end of 2026.

Taruga Minerals has unveiled exceptional gold and silver assays from rock chip sampling at its East Normanby Gold Project, confirming extensive high-grade epithermal mineralisation across an 8km corridor. The company is set to kick off its maiden diamond drilling program at the Weioko Gold Deposit, with multiple new targets identified for follow-up.

Viking Mines has reported high-grade tungsten mineralisation up to 2.7% WO3 at its Long and Terrell Projects in Nevada, expanding the potential of its tungsten portfolio beyond the flagship Linka Project.

Pivotal Metals’ latest metallurgical tests reveal copper recoveries exceeding 90% at the Horden Lake project, alongside robust recoveries of nickel, gold, silver, and palladium. These results underpin the upcoming scoping study and highlight the project’s financing potential through by-product credits.

West Coast Silver has raised $6 million through an oversubscribed placement, enhancing its capacity to advance exploration and development at the high-grade Elizabeth Hill silver project.

Tivan Limited’s Stage Two drilling at the Sandover Fluorite Project delivers broad, high-grade fluorite intersections up to 74.3% CaF2, validating exploration models and setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate.

Kingfisher Mining’s maiden reverse circulation drilling at Stephens Trig confirms substantial high-grade silver, lead, and zinc mineralisation, reinforcing the prospect’s potential within its Broken Hill portfolio.

Kingfisher Mining’s first drilling at Stephens Trig since 2017 confirms significant high-grade silver, lead, and zinc mineralisation, reinforcing its Broken Hill portfolio and strategic development options.

Tungsten Mining’s Mt Mulgine Pre-Feasibility Study reveals a 21-year mine life with A$6.8 billion pre-tax NPV and production starting in 2029, positioning it as the globe’s most competitive tungsten operation.