Latest Pump Testing News

Patagonia Lithium’s Well 7 delivers strong porosity alignment between core and gamma surveys, with lithium levels near project averages. Preparations for Well 8 pump testing advance, while plans for Well 9 await regulatory approval.

American Uranium has launched extensive aquifer pump testing at its Lo Herma Mine Unit 1, reinforcing progress toward in-situ recovery development and feeding data into a Q4 2026 Scoping Study.

Patagonia Lithium’s Well 8 at the Cilon project hit basement at 485m, delivering promising lithium assays and robust brine flow rates. Plans for porosity testing and a 72-hour pump test are underway to refine resource estimates.

American Uranium has lifted its Lo Herma uranium resource to nearly 10 million pounds U3O8, with a 72% jump in Indicated Resources and a stronger base ahead of a Q4 2026 scoping study.

Patagonia Lithium has received an interim technical report confirming promising porosity and lithium assay results from seven wells, setting the stage for a final resource estimate after well eight completion.

Patagonia Lithium (ASX:PL3) reported solid progress in its June quarter, hitting key milestones in drilling, pump testing, and resource modelling at its Argentine lithium brine projects, supported by a strong cash position following recent capital raises.

American Uranium Limited (ASX: AMU) advanced its Lo Herma ISR uranium project in the June 2026 quarter, completing a $2.64 million placement, delivering promising drilling outcomes, and preparing for large-scale pump testing ahead of a Q3 resource update.

Patagonia Lithium's Well 8 at the Formentera/Cilon project in Argentina has delivered impressive packer test flow rates up to 705 L/hr at 257m depth, alongside rising specific gravity and total dissolved solids that hint at promising lithium concentrations.

Coda Minerals has kicked off a targeted six-bore hydrogeological drilling campaign at Elizabeth Creek to underpin its Pre-Feasibility Study and environmental approvals, with exploration drilling at Oakden set to follow.

Patagonia Lithium has reached 200 metres depth at Cilon Well 8, reporting strong brine flow rates and specific gravity readings indicative of lithium presence, while confirming no environmental impact from drilling activities.

Patagonia Lithium advances drilling at its Cilon project, achieving 200 metres depth with promising packer test results showing good aquifer strength and lithium brine characteristics. Environmental assessments confirm no impact, while further pump testing and resource updates are planned.

American Uranium has wrapped up a 50-hole, 12,757-metre drilling campaign at its Lo Herma uranium project, confirming strong mineralisation continuity and expanding resource potential ahead of a Q3 2026 resource update and scoping study.