Latest Metallurgy News

WA1 Resources has successfully produced high-purity niobium oxide and ferroniobium from its Luni Niobium Project, highlighting the asset's potential to supply critical materials for aerospace, defence, and emerging battery markets.

Forrestania Resources has signed a binding agreement to acquire IMD Gold, owner of the British Hill gold project in Western Australia, adding a near-surface JORC-compliant resource of approximately 56,000 ounces. The acquisition enhances Forrestania’s regional footprint and development pipeline amid promising metallurgical results.

Toro Energy has updated its Wiluna Uranium Project scoping study, revealing a robust pre-tax NPV of A$907.9 million and a rapid 1.5-year payback period, underpinned by strong uranium and vanadium resources.

Enova Mining reports promising exploration results across its Brazilian and Australian projects, highlighting high-grade rare earth element assays and advancing metallurgical testing and regulatory approvals.

Challenger Gold has completed a Pre-Feasibility Study for toll milling at its Hualilan Gold Project in Argentina, revealing strong economics with low upfront capital and rapid payback. The company also secured A$37.5 million in equity funding to advance development and strengthened legal protections for its Ecuador projects.

West Cobar Metals has completed the acquisition of the Mystique Gold Project in Western Australia and reported a maiden inferred mineral resource at its Bulla Park copper-antimony deposit in New South Wales, while drilling assays from its Fraser Range copper-gold targets are pending.

Energy Metals Limited reported steady progress in its uranium exploration projects during the June 2025 quarter, supported by a strong cash position and rising uranium prices. Preparations to refresh the Bigrlyi Pre-Feasibility Study and regional exploration groundwork highlight the company’s strategic focus.

Axel REE Limited reports exceptional high-grade gallium and rare earth element mineralisation across a vast area at its Caladão Project, with promising metallurgical test results supporting low-cost extraction methods.

Iltani Resources has announced its maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate for the Orient West Silver-Indium deposit, revealing a significant 21.6 million tonnes at 100.5 g/t silver equivalent. This milestone confirms the project as Australia's largest known silver-indium resource and sets the stage for further expansion.

Sunshine Metals reported significant progress in north Queensland with high-grade gold intersections at Liontown and Sybil, alongside a $1.225 million acquisition and government grants to accelerate exploration.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has expanded its South Cobar footprint to 1,400 km² through a key tenement acquisition and completed its largest drilling campaign yet, uncovering promising gold-silver trends that could reshape the district’s mineral potential.

PVW Resources reports exceptional near-surface rare earth grades and strong metallurgical recoveries at its Capão Bonito project in Brazil, advancing its rare earth portfolio and refining its strategic focus.