Latest Metallurgy News

Native Mineral Resources has released a JORC 2012-compliant update to its Granite Castle gold-silver resource, outlining 64,500 ounces of gold and 1.24 million ounces of silver. This milestone sets the stage for accelerated development near its existing Blackjack operations in Queensland.

Critica Limited has greenlit a pilot beneficiation plant in Hanoi to upscale its rare earth concentrate production, aiming to validate significant mass rejection and grade uplift ahead of its Scoping Study.

Tesoro Gold’s latest metallurgical testwork at the Ternera Gold Deposit reveals over 95% gold recovery using a simple, low-cost cyanide process, reinforcing the project’s economic potential and sustainable water use.

Asian Battery Metals advances its Oval Cu-Ni-PGE project in Mongolia with significant down-dip extensions confirmed and new electromagnetic targets identified, setting the stage for an active Phase 4 drilling campaign.

Gold Mountain Limited reports exceptional rare earth element intersections from 19 drill holes at its Down Under Project in Brazil, highlighting significant Magnet Rare Earth Oxide concentrations and advancing resource drilling plans.

Ark Mines Ltd is fast-tracking its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project in Queensland, backed by a $4.5 million investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation and targeting production by late 2027.

IperionX secures a $12.5 million funding tranche from the U.S. Department of Defense to fast-track expansion of its Virginia titanium manufacturing capacity beyond 1,000 metric tons annually.

Critica Limited has dispatched an upgraded composite concentrate from its Jupiter Project to ANSTO for independent hydrometallurgical testing, aiming to produce a Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC). Complementary assessments by Minutech will help optimise processing routes and support upcoming feasibility studies.

Enova Mining confirms significant rare earth mineralisation at its East Salinas Project in Brazil, with rock chip assays reaching up to 2.17% TREO and elevated NdPr oxide ratios. The company is poised to commence diamond drilling to test these promising targets.

Axel REE Limited has announced a maiden inferred gallium mineral resource of 100 million tonnes at its Caladão Project in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in critical minerals exploration amid global supply constraints.

Amaero Ltd has secured A$50 million through a share placement and plans a further A$3 million via a Share Purchase Plan to fast-track growth initiatives aligned with U.S. defense and manufacturing re-shoring priorities.

Athena Resources has produced a 10kg sample of ultra-high-grade magnetite concentrate grading 70.55% iron from its Byro Magnetite Project, positioning the company at the forefront of green steel feedstock supply.