Latest Metallurgy News

Lindian Resources has appointed seasoned financial advisor Henk Ludik to advance funding negotiations for its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project amid rising investor interest and a non-binding $50 million package with Gerald Group.

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.

Red Metal Limited's recent infill drilling at the Sybella Rare Earth Project confirms robust continuity of high-grade rare earth oxide mineralisation, reinforcing the project's inferred resource and advancing its development prospects.

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.

Prospech Limited reports exceptional drill assay results from its Korsnäs rare earth element project in Finland, extending the resource envelope with some of the highest grade-thickness intersections to date. These findings reinforce the project's potential amid growing demand for critical minerals in Europe.

Renegade Exploration has revealed significant concentrations of critical defence metals germanium and gallium at its Andrew Deposit in Yukon, Canada, highlighting new strategic value in its zinc-lead-silver project. The discovery aligns with increased government interest in critical minerals infrastructure.

Akora Resources has confirmed that intermediate grade iron ore at its Bekisopa Project can be upgraded to saleable products, potentially extending mine life and enhancing project economics ahead of its March 2025 Pre-Feasibility Study.

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.

WAT Resources Ltd has successfully produced ferroniobium from its Luni niobium concentrate, marking a key milestone in the West Arunta Project’s development. The proof-of-concept testwork confirms the viability of a conventional production process and sets the stage for further optimisation and product diversification.