Latest Mineral Processing News

Aguia Resources’ latest NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Atocha Property in Colombia reveals significant high-grade gold and silver mineralization, supported by extensive drilling and sampling. The company proposes a CAD$600,000 exploration budget to advance this promising project.

Polymetals Resources has completed a major refurbishment of its Endeavor processing plant and begun producing saleable silver-lead and zinc concentrates, marking a key milestone in its operational ramp-up.

EQ Resources reports promising preliminary tungsten recovery results from Wolfram Camp stockpiles, achieving an 86% recovery rate and validating advanced X-ray sorting technology. This breakthrough supports the company’s vision for a low-impact regional tungsten hub in Queensland.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has been selected for significant government funding to accelerate rare earth refining and magnet recycling, marking a major step in Brazil’s strategic push for a secure, sustainable supply chain.

Astute Metals has reported a significant upgrade in lithium concentration at its Red Mountain Project in Nevada, achieving a 38% increase in lithium grade and over 50% mass reduction through Falcon beneficiation testwork. This advancement points to lower processing costs and enhanced commercial viability for the project.

NRW Holdings’ subsidiary Primero Group has landed a $157 million contract from Rio Tinto to deliver critical infrastructure at Hope Downs in Western Australia, extending their longstanding partnership.

McLaren Minerals has completed its Phase 1 drilling program at the McLaren Titanium Project, revealing significant extensions to its mineral sands resource and setting the stage for future growth.

Ardea Resources has received a $1.2 million R&D tax incentive rebate from the Australian Government, reinforcing its innovative work at the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project and strengthening its financial position.

Forrestania Resources has appointed former Minerals Resources executive David Geraghty to its board and secured $500,000 through a strategic share placement, signaling a renewed push in its gold exploration projects.

MTM Critical Metals has locked in a pre-permitted industrial site in Texas, positioning itself to commission its innovative metal recovery plant by year-end 2025 and accelerate U.S. commercial expansion.

Firebird Metals has demonstrated a breakthrough in energy efficiency with its rotary kiln technology, cutting energy consumption by more than half during manganese ore processing trials for Kazakhstan’s Taza Metal Technologies.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited has completed a scoping study for its Hansen Deposit in Colorado, revealing strong economic potential through innovative mining and beneficiation methods.