Latest Mineralogy News

Golden Horse Minerals has confirmed free-milling gold mineralisation at its Hopes Hill deposit through an independent petrographic study, supporting promising metallurgical recoveries. The company is advancing a substantial drilling campaign and preparing feasibility studies to optimise processing.

GoldArc Resources and BML Ventures have confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation continuity at Mt Stirling and Stirling Well through a recent diamond drilling campaign, advancing their mining implementation plans.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (AT4) has submitted a drilling permit for the historic Fraction Lode tungsten mine and commenced refurbishment of its Dutch Mountain processing mill, marking a pivotal step in its US tungsten supply chain strategy.

Bayan Mining has secured U.S. Bureau of Land Management approval for an expanded drilling program at its Desert Star rare earth project, enabling deeper exploration of high-grade targets near the Mountain Pass mine.

Lunnon Metals has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Hustler gold deposit, adding 30,200 ounces to its portfolio and setting the stage for potential open pit mining alongside the nearby Lady Herial operation.

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.