Latest Metallurgy News

Pivotal Metals has commenced drilling at its flagship Horden Lake project in Quebec, advancing metallurgical testwork and preparing for a resource update, while also progressing exploration at its high-grade BAGB projects.

Sky Metals has completed a successful diamond drilling program at its Tallebung Tin Project, intersecting significant visual tin-tungsten mineralisation in all five drill holes. A major 70-hole reverse circulation drilling campaign is set to begin in March, aiming to expand the resource.

Amaero has completed a A$22 million institutional placement, concluding nearly A$100 million raised since 2022 and positioning itself for commercialisation in FY2026 with a robust balance sheet.

Challenger Gold has reached a key milestone in its Hualilan project, finalising mine designs and schedules that increase mineral grades by 10%, while progressing toll milling readiness and operational flexibility.

Firebird Metals has inked a non-binding MoU with global mining giant Eramet to supply manganese ore for its upcoming battery-grade manganese plant in China, marking a pivotal step toward production. The agreement aims to evolve into a long-term supply contract by 2026, underpinning Firebird’s growth in the EV battery materials market.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised A$3.5 million through a placement to fund critical development milestones for its Colossus Rare Earth Element project, following a major resource upgrade.

Marmota Limited reports a stellar quarter with major titanium mineral sands discovery at Muckanippie and high-grade gold extensions at Aurora Tank, underpinning an aggressive drilling campaign and capital raise.

Hot Chili Limited has confirmed a significant copper-gold porphyry discovery at its La Verde project in Chile, delivering impressive drill results and expanding exploration efforts. Meanwhile, the company progresses its Costa Fuego pre-feasibility study and prepares to leverage AI technology to accelerate discovery.

Coda Minerals has significantly enhanced the economic outlook of its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Cobalt Project, with a pre-tax NPV7 rising to $1.18 billion and a post-tax NPV7 increase of 57% to $802 million. The company also secured $5.1 million in fresh capital to accelerate exploration and drilling activities in 2025.

Meteoric Resources NL has reported a significant update to its Caldeira Rare Earth Project, highlighting improved financial metrics and exceptional drilling results that reinforce its position as a low-cost rare earths producer.

Bastion Minerals has completed its acquisition of three high-grade Canadian copper projects and raised AUD$1 million to fund exploration, positioning itself as a growing player in the energy transition metals sector.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd confirms Achilles as a major silver-dominant discovery with exceptional assay results, backed by a strong $17 million cash position. The company is gearing up for an aggressive exploration campaign in 2025 targeting multiple new high-priority zones.