Latest Metallurgy News

Chilwa Minerals reports encouraging metallurgical testwork from its Mposa Deposit, confirming the potential for commercial-grade ilmenite and promising by-products including zircon and rare earth minerals. These findings will shape the upcoming Scoping Study and flowsheet design.

WA1 Resources has reported a 10% increase in the Luni niobium deposit resource, with improved grades and confidence in key zones, alongside strategic board appointments and a solid cash position.

Sky Metals reports a highly successful drilling campaign at its Tallebung Tin Project, revealing significant new high-grade tin zones and expanding the deposit footprint. The company advances metallurgical testing and environmental studies to support upcoming mining approvals.

Green Technology Metals (ASX – GT1) announces a significant maiden Rubidium Mineral Resource at its Seymour Project in Ontario, positioning the company at the forefront of critical minerals supply with a valuable by-product alongside lithium.

Podium Minerals has significantly expanded its Parks Reef project with a new Copper-Gold Zone resource, increasing the basket price by 18% and completing a $2.6 million oversubscribed capital raise.

Cyclone Metals reports strong progress on its Iron Bear Project, highlighting a completed renewable energy power study and successful metallurgical test results that underpin its sustainable mining ambitions.

Ordell Minerals reports outstanding metallurgical test results from its McNabs East Prospect, demonstrating potential gold recoveries exceeding 95% via conventional processing methods. These findings significantly de-risk the Barimaia Gold Project ahead of a maiden resource estimate expected later this year.

Encounter Resources has appointed key experts to accelerate development of its Aileron niobium-rare earth project, advancing metallurgical testing and market engagement.

Canterbury Resources advances its flagship Briggs Copper Project with a near-complete scoping study and imminent deep drilling, while expanding exploration across Queensland and Papua New Guinea.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) reports significant progress in Q2 2025, including its first commercial heavy rare earth metals sale and a transformative low-cost production pathway at its Dubbo Project.

Sunshine Metals has launched an advanced scoping study targeting 95,000 ounces of gold and 652,000 ounces of silver at its Liontown project in North Queensland. The study aims to optimise extraction from multiple high-grade resource domains, with metallurgical test results expected in August 2025.

QMines Limited reports promising open pit optimisation results for its newly acquired Mount Mackenzie gold-silver project, reinforcing its strategy to develop a regional processing hub in Queensland.