Latest Processing Options News

Pivotal Metals has extended its diamond drilling program at the Lorraine Mine East in Quebec, targeting untested copper-nickel and gold anomalies adjacent to a historic mine. The move aims to explore both magmatic sulphide and vein-hosted mineralisation, with drilling underway at the Shanty Lake target and a resource update due for Horden Lake.

Cobre Limited is progressing a major upgrade of its Sierra Atacama copper project in Chile, aiming to convert a large foreign resource estimate into a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate while launching a 40,000-metre drilling program targeting near-mine expansion and deeper sulphide mineralisation.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd has inked an underwriting deal with GBA Capital to ensure full subscription of up to 69 million AT4N options expiring this month, securing potential capital injection amid its US critical minerals push.

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.

Maiden drilling at Austral Resources' Canyon Prospect reveals a significant copper oxide system extending over 1.2km strike near the Mt Kelly SX-EW facility, with intercepts including 24m at 1.03% copper. The mineralisation remains open, offering substantial upside and potential to leverage existing processing infrastructure.

PMET Resources has endorsed NRW Holdings’ ALi® atmospheric leach process for producing battery-grade lithium carbonate, highlighting its economic and environmental advantages. NRW is advancing commercialisation with ongoing testing and development plans.

Leeuwin Metals has inked a non-binding MOU with Bain Global Resources and MEGA Resources to explore development, funding, and operational pathways for its 342,300oz Marda Gold Project in WA.

Forrestania Resources has boosted its Lady Lyla gold deposit resource to 41,700 ounces at a higher grade, unveiling a maiden Indicated category that now constitutes the majority of the resource. The update follows a substantial drilling campaign and sets the stage for further development work at the Forrestania Gold Hub in Western Australia.

Viking Mines reports up to 1.1% WO3 in Linka stockpile samples, advancing processing and drilling plans amid strong tungsten prices.

Medallion Metals has completed front-end engineering for the Cosmic Boy Concentrator refurbishment and secured a $7.6 million early works contract, keeping commissioning on track for Q2 2027.

Tartana Minerals has kicked off an ambitious drilling program at its Tartana Copper Project aiming to more than double its contained copper resource beyond the existing open pit. Early drilling progress and operational upgrades signal a push toward expanding production and resource depth.

Stavely Minerals has issued its Tranche 2 placement shares following shareholder approval, with key investors increasing stakes. The company eyes a mid-year scoping study and imminent diamond drilling at promising copper-gold-silver and gold prospects.