Latest Metals Recovery News

Godolphin Resources’ mineralogical study at Lewis Ponds reveals talc dilution in lead concentrate, proposing a pre-flotation step that could double lead grade and boost precious metals recovery.

Aruma Resources has reported standout wide, high-grade copper and silver drill results from its Phase 1 program at the Tillex Project in Ontario, reinforcing its potential as a major copper development asset.

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has finalised its acquisition of Meclex, securing two hydrometallurgical technologies aimed at disrupting zinc and lead processing with low-emission methods. Backed by a fresh A$5.5 million placement, ZMI is accelerating pilot plant development and exploration at its Kildare project.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has completed the detailed process flow sheet for a novel hydrometallurgical technology licensed from the University of Edinburgh to extract gold and copper from electronic waste. The low-temperature, reagent-recycling method aims to disrupt traditional smelting with environmental and cost benefits.

Metallium Limited has successfully run three Flash Joule Heating reactors in parallel for 12 hours, hitting key scale-up milestones and setting the stage for commercial metal recovery campaigns.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has demonstrated near-complete recovery of gold and copper from electronic waste using a novel, low-temperature hydrometallurgical process developed by the University of Edinburgh. This breakthrough supports its push into sustainable metal recycling and lithium supply chain projects.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has launched a detailed development program to commercialise a novel hydrometallurgical process for extracting gold and copper from electronic waste, aiming to disrupt traditional smelting with a more sustainable, low-energy method.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has acquired exclusive global rights to a University of Edinburgh hydrometallurgical process that extracts gold and copper from electronic waste using recyclable organic compounds, positioning the company at the forefront of sustainable precious metals recovery.

Metallium's US affiliate wins a US$1 million Phase II SBIR contract from the U.S. Department of War to pilot-scale its Flash Joule Heating technology, targeting gallium and germanium extraction from electronic waste. This advances the company’s push to secure domestic supply chains for defence-critical materials.

Galileo Mining’s latest diamond drilling at Norseman reveals a newly identified ultramafic sill with 109 metres of PGM mineralisation, reinforcing the project’s potential for multiple stacked intrusive systems along extensive strike lengths.

Metallium has successfully completed a 12-hour continuous run of its commercial-scale Flash Joule Heating reactor, demonstrating stable operation and exceeding throughput expectations. This milestone reduces scale-up risks ahead of planned multi-reactor deployment at its Texas facility.

Metallium has secured binding contracts for 50% of its Stage-1 US printed circuit board feedstock target, reinforcing its path to commercial scale-up at its Texas Technology Campus.