Latest Processing Infrastructure News

Patriot Resources’ maiden drilling at the Tonic prospect in Zambia has unveiled a new high-grade copper-silver-zinc-cobalt discovery, validating its exploration model and opening avenues for further resource growth near key infrastructure.

Arika Resources is mobilising for its biggest ever drilling push, with a 20,000-metre program focusing on high-grade extensions and new targets at its Western Australian gold projects.

Charger Metals reports strong metallurgical results from its Medcalf lithium deposit, lifting lithium and tantalum grades significantly while slashing iron content. The company’s recent 34% resource upgrade and proximity to processing infrastructure underpin plans for a scoping study.

Tesoro Gold has accelerated its Definitive Feasibility Study and development readiness for the 1.82Moz Ternera deposit, forming strategic alliances and advancing financing plans.

Lefroy Exploration has launched a scoping study for its Mt Martin Gold Project, following an updated resource estimate of 460,000 ounces. The study, funded by a recent $3.6 million placement, aims to assess development options by September 2026 while mining operations at Lucky Strike prepare to resume.

Lunnon Metals has reported robust assay results from a 36-hole infill drill campaign at its Hustler gold deposit, underpinning an imminent Mineral Resource update and advancing permitting and mining optimisation activities.

Forrestania Resources is set to acquire Ramelius Resources’ Edna May Gold Hub for A$300 million, aiming to restart the 2.9Mtpa Edna May mill by mid-2027 and expand its processing capacity.

Cyprium Metals has marked a significant milestone with the first sulphuric acid delivery to its Nifty Copper Complex in 20 years, signaling a shift from construction to commissioning. The Phase 1 Copper Cathode Restart project is advancing rapidly, with key infrastructure and operational systems nearing completion.

VRX Silica Limited has successfully closed a renounceable rights issue, securing $2.86 million to fund key developments at its Arrowsmith North and Muchea silica sand projects.

Li-FT Power Ltd. has obtained a binding call option to acquire the Renard diamond mine site or its owning companies, aiming to repurpose its processing infrastructure for lithium production. The deal hinges on Canadian court approval and involves a significant option fee and care commitments.

Evergold Minerals has reported its widest gold intercept to date at the Duchess of York Prospect, revealing broad mineralisation zones extending deeper than previous drilling. With only a fraction of assays returned, the company is fast-tracking further drilling and deploying drone surveys to refine targets at its Mt Monger Gold Project.

Dundas Minerals has delivered high-grade gold assay results from 1m re-assays at its Rockland project near Kalgoorlie, validating a mineralised corridor extending over 2km from Capricorn through Rockland. The company is gearing up for extensive drilling to test depth extensions and linkages along this emerging gold system.