Latest Mineralogy News

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) has significantly expanded its Sulista Rare Earth District in Bahia, Brazil, extending the strike length from over 10 km to more than 17 km with multiple high-grade mineralised corridors. The latest drilling results underpin a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate expected mid-2026 and support BRE’s strategic hub-and-spoke development plan.

Victory Metals Limited has reported a record-breaking rare earth oxide intersection of 11,565 ppm TREO at its North Stanmore project, reinforcing its status as a world-class heavy rare earth deposit. The December 2025 drilling program also advances resource confidence and metallurgical prospects, positioning the project as a key Western supplier of critical rare earths.

Pioneer Minerals reports a remarkable 17.6-fold upgrade in tungsten grade from historic tailings at its Springfield Tungsten Mine, advancing its North Pine Project in Idaho with promising metallurgical test results.

Polymetals Resources has begun mining high-grade silver ore at its Endeavor mine, revealing silver grades significantly above expectations and initiating a direct shipping ore trial to capitalise on newfound value.

Heavy Minerals Limited has defined a substantial garnet exploration target at the Kanmantoo site in South Australia, estimating up to 50 million tonnes grading 17-25% garnet. The company is advancing metallurgical testing and funding discussions, positioning for a near-term investment decision.

Ore Resources has initiated a 1,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Forrest prospect, aiming to deepen geological insights and expand gold resources within its Coolgardie Gold Project. This follows a successful reverse circulation drilling phase and sets the stage for a comprehensive 30,000-metre exploration campaign across 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.

Terra Metals’ latest drilling results at the Dante Project confirm one of Australia’s largest titanium-vanadium-copper-platinum group metal systems, showcasing thick, continuous mineralisation and promising metallurgical potential.

MRG Metals has confirmed significant rare earth and critical mineral concentrations in shallow alluvial deposits at its Adriano Project in Mozambique, highlighting promising district-scale potential and a low-cost development pathway.

Viking Mines reports a remarkable 16-fold increase in tungsten concentrate grade from initial gravity separation testwork at its Linka Project, setting the stage for a rapid, low-capital development pathway.

Victory Metals has reported a breakthrough flotation test achieving a 48-fold upgrade in rare earth concentration at its North Stanmore project, setting the stage for a lower-cost, faster path to market.

Litchfield Minerals has released new induced polarisation survey results that reinforce and expand the mineral systems model at its Oonagalabi Project, Northern Territory, ahead of resumed diamond drilling.