Latest Processing Options News

Lefroy Exploration is considering folding the high-grade portion of its Burns deposit into the Mt Martin Scoping Study, broadening the development case while pushing delivery into the December quarter. At Lucky Strike, a newly granted licence removes one hurdle but several approvals still stand between the mine and a targeted early 2027 restart.

Green & Gold Minerals (ASX:GG1) is raising $3.2 million through a 1-for-2 renounceable rights issue priced at 10 cents per share to fund aggressive drilling programs targeting copper-silver-tin at Herberton and gold resource expansion at Chillagoe's Mt Wandoo.

Yari Resources reveals multiple coal product pathways at its Arcadia Coal Project, including semi-soft coking, PCI, and high-energy thermal coal, supported by a 10% average in-situ ash and expanded technical data.

PTR Minerals’ preliminary mine optimisation study for the Rosewood Titanium Project highlights the potential to tap exceptionally high-grade zones early in production, boosting cashflow and reducing upfront costs. Metallurgical tests suggest simpler, lower-cost processing options could yield high-quality titanium products.

Mount Hope Mining has advanced its Mt Solitary gold project with strong drilling results and metallurgical testwork, aiming for a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate by the end of 2026.

Freehill Mining navigates severe weather disruptions in Chile's Coquimbo region with steady aggregates sales and advances copper expansion plans, leveraging legislative changes to boost production capacity.

Leeuwin Metals has identified a substantial new Exploration Target at its Marda Gold Project in Western Australia, potentially adding up to 186,000 ounces of gold beyond the existing 378,600oz resource. The company plans a 10,000m drilling campaign to test this target and advance project development.

High-Tech Metals has lifted its Mt Fisher gold resource by nearly half, adding a significant underground component beneath the historical pit. This expansion sets the stage for further drilling and development.

Green & Gold Minerals posted a $886,828 loss for FY2026 amid a transformative year marked by its ASX listing and expansion into base metals exploration with the Herberton acquisition.

Ore Resources Ltd (ASX: OR3) has released a robust Scoping Study for its Kangaroo Hills Lithium Project, outlining a low-capital, fast-track Direct Shipping Ore (DSO) operation expected to generate substantial cash flow within a 16-month mine life.

West Coast Silver has installed Serge Smolonogov as CEO, consolidating leadership to drive resource growth and project evaluation at its high-grade Elizabeth Hill silver project.

Freehill Mining has appointed seasoned engineer Marco Meneses to spearhead development at its Blanco y Negro copper-gold project, coinciding with Chile's planned legislative change to double processing thresholds for small miners, enhancing project viability.