Latest Metals Recovery News

Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX: ZMI) has entered a binding agreement to acquire Dutch metals technology company Meclex, integrating proprietary hydrometallurgical processes ARGO and VOLTA with its Kildare Zinc project. The company also announced a $5.5 million placement to support exploration and technology development alongside new board appointments.

American West Metals Limited has reported exceptional assay results from historical mine dumps and surface rock sampling at its West Desert Project in Utah, revealing significant grades of critical metals including copper, silver, indium, germanium, and tellurium. A 5,000-metre diamond drilling program targeting newly identified high-grade zones is currently in progress.

Octava Minerals (ASX:OCT) has completed its acquisition of the Byro Critical Minerals Project in Western Australia, issuing over 8.5 million shares and 2 million performance rights to vendors, subject to escrow and milestone conditions.

Pivotal Metals has launched Phase 2 metallurgical testwork at its Horden Lake project in Quebec, aiming to enhance metal recoveries and project economics while drilling progresses at its Belleterre exploration sites.

Stavely Minerals has issued an amended 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study, correcting key data omissions and confirming significant growth in its copper, gold, and silver resources. The updated study highlights promising open pit and underground mining potential in Western Victoria.

Cobalt Blue Holdings and Glomar Minerals have teamed up to develop a pioneering polymetallic nodule processing facility in the US, aiming to secure critical minerals for advanced manufacturing and defence sectors.

Sims Group’s North American Metal division reports a successful operational turnaround, strengthened leadership, and strategic acquisitions that position it well for growth despite geopolitical headwinds.

Stavely Minerals has unveiled a substantial upgrade to its 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate, more than doubling contained copper and advancing a scoping study that highlights promising production potential.

Metallium Limited reports rapid progress at its Gator Point Technology Campus in Texas, advancing its proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology to recover critical metals from electronic waste. The company targets processing 8,000 tonnes of printed circuit boards annually by late 2026.

Sun Silver Limited reports exceptional metallurgical test results from its Maverick Springs project in Nevada, highlighting strong silver and gold recoveries that support a low-cost heap leach development pathway.

Resouro Strategic Metals reports encouraging metallurgical testwork results and progress on the Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Tiros Titanium and Rare Earths Project in Brazil, highlighting potential for a globally significant operation.

Polymetals Resources has reported its maiden revenue from the Endeavor Mine with first concentrate shipments, yet posted a substantial half-year loss of $34.5 million. Operational setbacks and exploration advances mark a pivotal phase for the company.