Latest Project Optimisation News

QMines Limited reports promising open pit optimisation results for its newly acquired Mount Mackenzie gold-silver project, reinforcing its strategy to develop a regional processing hub in Queensland.

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.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has achieved over 60% recovery of magnet rare earths in a bulk heap leach test at its Koppamurra project, demonstrating rapid leach times and scalability that underpin its low-cost development strategy.

Hawthorn Resources has updated its Anglo Saxon gold project with a revised pit optimisation study reflecting higher gold prices and plans an 8,000m drilling program to de-risk mining. Meanwhile, the company converted its Mt Bevan equity stake to a 1% FOB royalty, positioning for future value from premium magnetite production.

IGO Limited reported a solid Q3 FY25 with robust margins at Greenbushes and improved nickel output at Nova, while Kwinana refinery struggles persist amid strategic shifts in exploration and leadership.

Southern Palladium’s March quarter report highlights strong project economics from its Bengwenyama PGM project, with a $1.06 billion NPV and a mining right decision expected in Q2 2025. The company is progressing a Definitive Feasibility Study and project optimisation to accelerate production.

Tempest Minerals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Green Steel and Iron to develop a $3 billion hot briquette iron processing hub near its Yalgoo Project, aiming to supply high-grade magnetite for green steelmaking.

South Harz Potash Limited has made significant strides in acquiring the Sollstedt mine and secured approximately A$2.2 million in new equity, positioning itself to advance the Ohmgebirge project amid a strengthening potash market.

Aurora Energy Metals has executed a landmark Option Agreement with Eagle Energy Metals for its flagship Aurora Uranium Project, unlocking up to US$26 million in share consideration and retaining significant exposure through a 40% equity stake. The company also reports improved uranium recovery rates and strategic expansion into Western Australia.

Northern Minerals reports a 15% increase in its Wolverine Deposit resource and secures $28 million in funding, advancing its Browns Range heavy rare earths project amid ongoing feasibility studies.

GTI Energy has reported a significant 50% increase in its Lo Herma uranium resource estimate to 8.57 million pounds eU3O8, alongside an expanded exploration target and a completed $1.6 million rights issue to advance project development.