Latest Mineralogy News

Iluka Resources has released its inaugural Mineral Resource estimate for the Goschen South deposit in Victoria, revealing a substantial 630 million tonnes grading 3.7% heavy minerals. This discovery positions Iluka to significantly enhance feedstock supply for its pioneering rare earth refinery at Eneabba.

Power Minerals has completed its initial diamond drilling phase at the Niobio Project in Brazil, intersecting pegmatites in all 10 holes with some exceeding 30 metres in thickness. Assay results expected in coming months will guide the next exploration steps.

G50 Corp has engaged SGS Canada to initiate comprehensive metallurgical testing at its Golconda Project, aiming to refine gallium recovery methods and advance its strategic minerals portfolio.

Axel REE has engaged SRK Consulting and ANSTO to initiate a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and metallurgical testing for rare earth elements and gallium at its flagship Caladão Project in Brazil, marking a pivotal step in developing one of the world’s few combined REE and gallium resources.

Tivan Limited has accelerated development of its Sandover Fluorite Project in the Northern Territory, unveiling ultra high-grade assay results and a detailed exploration and approvals program targeting drilling in late 2025.

Critical Resources Limited reports encouraging petrographic results from its Mayview Prospect in NSW, revealing a structurally controlled antimony-gold system akin to the nearby Hillgrove deposit. These findings bolster the prospect's exploration appeal with plans for detailed follow-up work.

Red Metal Limited's recent infill drilling at the Sybella Rare Earth Project confirms robust continuity of high-grade rare earth oxide mineralisation, reinforcing the project's inferred resource and advancing its development prospects.

Miramar Resources has confirmed the Bangemall region as a significant new nickel-copper province following detailed Micro-XRF analysis of drill samples from its Mount Vernon Project, revealing disseminated nickel and copper sulphides. This breakthrough positions Miramar as a first-mover with a dominant landholding in a highly prospective area.

Petratherm Limited's latest drilling at the Rosewood Heavy Mineral Sand Prospect confirms extensive, high-grade titanium mineralisation over at least 15 square kilometres, reinforcing the project's world-class potential.

Akora Resources has confirmed that intermediate grade iron ore at its Bekisopa Project can be upgraded to saleable products, potentially extending mine life and enhancing project economics ahead of its March 2025 Pre-Feasibility Study.

Perpetual Resources has uncovered a fourth pegmatite trend at its Isabella Lithium Project in Brazil, significantly broadening the scope for high-grade spodumene mineralisation. With drilling approvals secured, the company is poised to advance exploration in one of Lithium Valley's most promising areas.

Vertex Minerals has begun commissioning a cutting-edge laser ore sorter at its Hill End gravity gold plant, aiming to enhance ore grade and reduce operational costs significantly.