Latest Metallurgy News

Octava Minerals reports encouraging early-stage bioleaching results from CSIRO on its Byro REE and lithium project, signaling potential for cost-effective and environmentally friendly metal extraction.

Tempest Minerals Ltd (TEM) has reported further metallurgical test results from its Remorse iron ore discovery in Western Australia, confirming high-grade iron concentrate with low impurities. These findings reinforce the project’s potential as a significant iron ore development within the Yalgoo region.

Brazilian Rare Earths has successfully produced high-purity mixed-rare-earth carbonate and uranium yellowcake from its Monte Alto Project, marking a key milestone in its integrated supply chain ambitions.

GTI Energy’s updated scoping study for its Lo Herma Uranium Project in Wyoming highlights a promising low-cost in-situ recovery operation with robust economics and a 7-year mine life. The study outlines a central processing plant scenario delivering strong returns amid a supportive regulatory and infrastructure environment.

Saturn Metals has reported a significant increase in gold recovery rates from heap leach testing at its Apollo Hill Gold Project, surpassing previous estimates and global averages. This breakthrough suggests a more cost-effective and scalable path to production.

Challenger Gold has completed a Pre-Feasibility Study for toll milling at its Hualilan Gold Project, revealing strong economics, low capital requirements, and a swift payback period. The study underscores the project's potential to generate significant cash flow over three years through a toll milling arrangement with Austral Gold.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has achieved flotation concentrate grades exceeding 90% Total Graphitic Carbon in its Central Graphite Zone, marking a significant improvement over previous results and enhancing its market potential.

Sky Metals has expanded the high-grade tin zone at its Tallebung project in NSW, reporting strong initial drilling results that have prompted a major increase in its exploration program.

Equinox Resources has obtained a crucial exploration permit for its Alturas Antimony Project in British Columbia, paving the way for a comprehensive 2025 field program and potential bulk sampling. This milestone advances the company’s strategy amid rising North American demand for critical minerals.

Felix Gold Limited has confirmed its ability to produce premium-grade antimony concentrate with up to 69% purity from its Treasure Creek Project in Alaska, targeting production by late 2025. The results align with U.S. strategic mineral priorities amid a tightening global supply.

Podium Minerals launches a $2.61 million rights issue to advance its Parks Reef PGM project, capitalising on strong market fundamentals and significant resource growth potential.

Podium Minerals Limited has launched a fully underwritten $2.6 million entitlement offer to fund advanced metallurgical testing at its flagship Parks Reef Project, aiming to enhance platinum group metals recovery and concentrate grades.