Latest Metallurgy News

Nimy Resources reveals a significant extension to its Block 3 gallium deposit in Western Australia, with a high-resolution magnetic survey indicating a 3.5km strike beyond the current resource boundary. The company is also advancing metallurgical test work and seeking federal funding to support development.

Galileo Mining’s recent drilling at its Norseman project has confirmed promising palladium-platinum-gold mineralisation near surface, with a funded diamond drilling program poised to test for deeper extensions beneath the Callisto deposit.

Venari Minerals has announced a maiden inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 3.03 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent at its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, positioning it as a major new lithium contender in North America.

Pivotal Metals has revealed ore sorting test results at its Horden Lake project that deliver up to a 2.1 times uplift in copper grade, promising substantial cost savings and flexible development options in Quebec’s Tier 1 mining jurisdiction.

Resolution Minerals has announced a significant gold discovery at its Golden Gate North Prospect, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to development. The company also advances its critical minerals strategy with key acquisitions and a $25 million capital raise.

Mount Ridley Mines has reported maiden JORC mineral resource estimates for scandium and gallium at its Mount Ridley Project, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio and consolidating tenure across a 70-kilometre strike.

Argent Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade silver assay results from its Kempfield Project, extending mineralisation well beyond previous limits and advancing metallurgical studies to support future development.

Tungsten Mining NL reports a robust December quarter marked by soaring tungsten prices, a landmark scoping study at Mt Mulgine, and a $53 million capital raise, positioning the company for accelerated development.

Critica Limited has confirmed repeatable high-grade rare earth product quality at its Jupiter Project, delivering an 86% TREO concentrate and demonstrating gallium by-product potential. The company also secured an oversubscribed $8 million placement to fund pilot operations and a scoping study.

Narryer Metals has advanced its critical minerals projects with new exploration targets at Rocky Gully and high-grade drilling results at Muckanippie, alongside encouraging metallurgical breakthroughs using organic acids.

IperionX has completed commissioning of its titanium powder and component manufacturing facilities, setting the stage for a major production scale-up backed by US Department of War funding. The company is progressing commercial contracts and advancing its critical minerals project in Tennessee.

Mont Royal Resources has kicked off a comprehensive work program at its Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Project following a transformative merger and a successful $10 million capital raise. An updated Preliminary Economic Assessment is expected by the end of Q1 2026.