Latest Process Optimisation News

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.

Core Lithium Ltd progresses its Finniss Lithium Project Restart Study, securing full ownership of site infrastructure and reporting promising gold exploration results at Shoobridge.

Sayona Mining's March 2025 quarterly report reveals operational setbacks at North American Lithium due to adverse weather and maintenance, yet the company maintains full-year guidance and progresses a transformative merger with Piedmont Lithium.

Group 6 Metals Limited reveals a challenging quarter marked by safety incidents and production setbacks at its Dolphin Tungsten Mine, while initiating a major recapitalisation plan to stabilise finances and leadership.

American Rare Earths advances its Halleck Creek Project with record high-grade drilling results, a strategic collaboration with BMO Capital Markets, and a significant state grant, reinforcing its role in securing the U.S. rare earth supply chain.

OD6 Metals reports a transformative quarter with the acquisition of the historic Gulf Creek Copper Project revealing high-grade copper assays, alongside promising metallurgical advances at its Splinter Rock rare earths project. The company enters 2025 with strong cash reserves and active exploration programs.

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) has secured a $2.7 million federal grant to fast-track its vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility in Queensland, alongside key project milestones and strategic leadership appointments.