Latest Metallurgical Trials News

Australian Silica Quartz Group (ASQ) finalises its acquisition of Australian Kaolin, securing a 47Mt kaolin resource and mining approval for a 250,000 tonne per annum operation. The company progresses kaolin beneficiation in China, explores high purity quartz projects, and advances gold targets at Koolyanobbing, supported by a $1.33m cash position.

Barton Gold’s June quarter report highlights exceptional high-grade gold and silver assay results across its South Australian projects, backed by a $26 million institutional placement that strengthens its cash position and development outlook.

Aeris Resources has reported a substantial 70% jump in Mineral Resources and a fourfold increase in Ore Reserves at its Tritton Operations, driven by the Peel Mining acquisition and successful exploration at key deposits.

AIC Mines reported steady progress on its Eloise processing plant expansion and commenced ore processing at Jericho, while elevated diesel prices and unseasonal rain pushed costs above guidance in the June quarter.

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) has identified promising high-grade scandium drill targets at its Salazar project, alongside metallurgical testwork indicating potential for lower-cost scandium production via atmospheric leaching and bioleaching.

AIC Mines reported a strong March quarter with Eloise copper production exceeding guidance at lower costs amid steady progress on its processing plant expansion and Jericho underground development.

Australian Silica Quartz Group advances metallurgical and high purity quartz projects with promising assay results, while progressing gold exploration at Koolyanobbing. The company strengthens its balance sheet following a rural property sale.

Australian Silica Quartz Group reports promising high-grade quartz results from its Queensland and Western Australia projects, advancing metallurgical trials toward commercial-grade silicon and crucible quartz production.

Australian Silica Quartz Group reports promising gold drill results at Koolyanobbing Metals Project and seeks partners to fund exploration, supported by property sales.

Besra Gold has appointed a new, experienced Board and advanced drilling and metallurgical trials at its Jugan deposit, while awaiting a critical mining lease renewal.

Australian Silica Quartz Group reports promising gold exploration results at Koolyanobbing Metals Project while ending its Quartz Hill joint venture, maintaining a solid cash position and listing rural properties for sale.

Great Divide Mining Ltd has taken a decisive step from explorer to gold producer by securing a farm-in agreement for the Adelong Gold Project and raising $2.05 million to fund production restart and exploration activities.