Latest Metallurgy News

Stavely Minerals has announced a major upgrade to its Mineral Resource Estimate at the Stavely Copper-Gold Project, more than doubling tonnage and significantly boosting contained metals. This sets a robust foundation for its 2026 Scoping Study targeting a decade-long copper production.

MRG Metals confirms robust rare earth oxide mineralisation at its Garies project in South Africa, hitting a peak 4.49% TREO over 6.6 metres. This breakthrough drilling result underscores the project's potential as a critical supplier of magnet rare earths vital for clean energy technologies.

Unico Silver Limited has announced a substantial 143% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate for its Joaquin Project in Argentina, now totalling 167 million ounces silver equivalent. This growth underpins the company’s upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study and strengthens its position in the global silver market.

Fortuna Metals has appointed two seasoned technical consultants to fast-track resource development and metallurgical planning at its Mkanda rutile and graphite project in Malawi, signalling a move towards resource estimation and potential commercialisation.

Gold Mountain Limited reports robust high-grade rare earth mineralisation at its Capivara Prospect in Brazil, with assay results confirming significant shallow deposits and promising magnet rare earth oxide ratios. The company is advancing towards resource definition drilling and metallurgical testing.

ABx Group has secured partnerships in two major Australian Government R&D initiatives aimed at advancing rare earths refining and exploration technologies, accelerating development of its ionic clay rare earth project in Tasmania.

Victory Metals Limited has reported a record-breaking rare earth oxide intersection of 11,565 ppm TREO at its North Stanmore project, reinforcing its status as a world-class heavy rare earth deposit. The December 2025 drilling program also advances resource confidence and metallurgical prospects, positioning the project as a key Western supplier of critical rare earths.

Metal Bank reports exceptional gold recovery results from its Seven Leaders Prospect near Kalgoorlie, highlighting a 72.5% gravity recovery and over 99% leaching efficiency, underpinning its near-term production ambitions.

Pioneer Minerals reports a remarkable 17.6-fold upgrade in tungsten grade from historic tailings at its Springfield Tungsten Mine, advancing its North Pine Project in Idaho with promising metallurgical test results.

Heavy Minerals Limited has defined a substantial garnet exploration target at the Kanmantoo site in South Australia, estimating up to 50 million tonnes grading 17-25% garnet. The company is advancing metallurgical testing and funding discussions, positioning for a near-term investment decision.

Podium Minerals has reported a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its Parks Reef project, achieving a 40% uplift in platinum group metal grades and strong recovery rates using a new concentrator flowsheet on high-grade hanging wall material.

New Frontier Minerals has confirmed significant high-grade tungsten mineralisation at its Harts Range Project in the Northern Territory, complementing its rare earth focus and capitalising on a soaring tungsten market. Meanwhile, its Pomme Rare Earth Project in Quebec advances with promising metallurgical testing underway.