Latest Process Optimisation News

Nico Resources Limited reported steady progress on its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project despite challenging market conditions, completing a $1.1 million share placement and advancing metallurgical and drilling programs.

American Rare Earths announces the resignation of CEO Chris Gibbs as leadership transitions to focus on advancing the Halleck Creek Project, with minimal disruption expected.

American Rare Earths is progressing its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project with multiple mineral processing optimisation tests, ordering critical equipment for a demonstration plant, and initiating test mining to secure bulk samples.

VBX Limited has successfully listed on the ASX and revealed strong preliminary feasibility results for its Wuudagu Bauxite Project, positioning itself to capitalize on rising bauxite demand and supply uncertainties.

Predictive Discovery’s Definitive Feasibility Study confirms the Bankan Gold Project in Guinea as a large-scale, long-life operation with robust economics and strong production potential.

Brazilian Rare Earths has successfully produced high-purity mixed-rare-earth carbonate and uranium yellowcake from its Monte Alto Project, marking a key milestone in its integrated supply chain ambitions.

Barton Gold Holdings has released an Optimised Scoping Study for its Tunkillia Gold Project, revealing significant improvements in project economics, including a sub-one-year payback and reduced capital expenditure. The study paves the way for accelerated feasibility work and funding efforts.

Hawsons Iron Limited has completed key process optimisation activities, including promising dry grinding tests that suggest significant energy and cost savings. The company is finalising a Project Study and attracting new investor interest following recent industry engagements.

Cosmos Exploration has progressed its lithium brine extraction testing in Bolivia using Vulcan Energy’s VULSORB® technology and reported promising uranium mineralogy results from its Canadian projects, supported by a $1.25 million capital raise.

Astral Resources has updated its Mandilla Gold Project resource to 1.43 million ounces and completed the acquisition of Maximus Resources, positioning itself for a major development milestone with a Pre-Feasibility Study due in June 2025.

James Bay Minerals reports a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate of approximately 1.7 million ounces gold equivalent at its Independence Gold Project in Nevada, alongside the start of metallurgical testing and a new drilling campaign targeting resource growth.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited has been awarded two significant grants totaling A$3 million by the US Department of Defense, validating its innovative insecticide technologies Flavocide® and Qcide®. The company is advancing regulatory filings and scaling production to target both military and civilian markets.