Latest Process Optimisation News

Wildcat Resources has delivered promising early metallurgical results from its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery in WA’s Pilbara, showing spodumene recoveries averaging 82.5% using flotation methods from its Tabba Tabba project. Exploration drilling has extended the mineralised footprint to over 2.3km with multiple significant lithium intercepts.

Norwest Minerals updates its Bulgera Gold Project resource estimate to 191,000 ounces within an optimised open-pit shell, underpinning a promising heap leach development pathway with strong metallurgical recoveries.

Bayan Mining has partnered with The University of Queensland to push forward its patented yttrium processing technology, aiming to validate and optimise the process using Australian rare earth feedstocks and support pilot-scale development.

EAU Lithium has locked in a Master Services Agreement with South American EPCM leader SEPCON, setting the stage for pilot plant deployment and advancing lithium production plans in Bolivia.

Metallium Limited has successfully run three Flash Joule Heating reactors in parallel for 12 hours, hitting key scale-up milestones and setting the stage for commercial metal recovery campaigns.

Ark Mines has produced high-grade monazite and titanium dioxide products from its Sandy Mitchell heavy mineral concentrate, marking a key step toward commercialising its North Queensland rare earths project.

Simble Solutions has launched a strategic collaboration with Macquarie University to accelerate development of its exclusive zinc oxide nanosensor technology, targeting e-skin applications and integration into its IoT platforms.

Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM) is ramping up its Cap-Chat high purity alumina production, targeting 3,000 tpa by mid-2026 and planning to double capacity to 6,000 tpa by 2029 amid a forecast supply deficit and surging demand.

Everest Metals Corporation (ASX: EMC) has upgraded its Mt Edon Critical Minerals Project resource to 4.3 million tonnes at 0.23% Rb2O, enhancing grade, tonnage, and confidence ahead of a mining proposal submission expected to gain approval by late 2026.

Diatreme Resources has increased its Si2 Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate by 10.6%, expanding the Northern Silica Project’s high-purity silica sand base to 301.5 million tonnes, underpinning its Pre-Feasibility Study.

Legacy Iron Ore Limited has wrapped up Phase I mining at Mount Celia, pivoting to develop a heap leach processing facility while reporting a 77% surge in measured and indicated gold resources. The company also progresses its Mount Bevan iron ore joint venture amid ongoing exploration and feasibility studies.

Rumble Resources and AIC Mines have agreed to sell their combined 100% interest in the Lamil Project to Aventine Resources for A$1.1 million plus royalties, as Rumble sharpens focus on core assets.