Latest Ore Processing News

American Rare Earths has successfully produced mixed rare earth oxides from Halleck Creek ore, marking a pivotal technical breakthrough in its mineral processing program. This achievement advances the project closer to commercial viability amid growing demand for critical minerals.

Elevate Uranium has successfully assembled its U-pgrade™ Demonstration/Pilot Plant in Namibia, with steady state operations expected to start in January 2026. This milestone aims to validate a proprietary beneficiation process that could transform uranium processing economics.

New Murchison Gold Limited has released its 2025 Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves update for the Crown Prince Gold Mine, reflecting initial mining depletion and confirming the project’s economic viability. The company is now focusing on underground potential and near-mine exploration.

St Barbara Limited’s latest Feasibility Study confirms the Simberi Expansion Project as a long-life, low-cost gold and silver operation with robust economics and a 13-year mine life. The project promises over 2 million ounces of gold production and competitive costs, pending key regulatory approvals.

Lincoln Minerals has partnered with Revera Energy to explore a green hydrogen-fueled iron pellet plant at the Eyre Magnetite Project, aiming to advance sustainable steel production in South Australia.

Austral Gold has released its production guidance for fiscal 2026, forecasting 26,000 to 30,000 gold-equivalent ounces from its Chilean and Argentine operations. The outlook reflects steady output at Guanaco and a restart at Casposo, with a notable toll-processing agreement shaping part of the year’s production.

Savannah Goldfields has poured nearly 7kg of doré at its Georgetown Gold Processing Plant, marking steady progress in gold production and setting the stage for upcoming mining at Big Reef and Agate Creek.

New Murchison Gold Limited reports robust November production at Crown Prince Gold Mine, with ore sales exceeding expectations and a $41.6 million payment received from Westgold Resources.

Ariana Resources has successfully completed its first gold-silver doré pour at the Tavşan Mine in Türkiye, signaling the start of heap-leach production and a ramp-up toward steady-state output by mid-2026.

Brightstar Resources has completed its largest-ever ore processing campaign from its Laverton underground mines, recovering approximately 6,300 ounces of gold. The company also discovered a high-grade extension at the Second Fortune mine, potentially reshaping its production outlook.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited has entered a binding joint venture with Haoma Mining NL to develop the Ravenswood Gold Project, leveraging NMR’s Blackjack Operations as a regional processing hub.

Dreadnought Resources has formalized a $10 million joint venture with Black Cat Syndicate to fund, develop, haul, and process ore from its Star of Mangaroon gold project, enabling near-term cashflow without upfront capital.