Latest Tungsten News

Stelar Metals has cleared all statutory hurdles and locked in an experienced driller to launch its maiden 3,500m RC drilling campaign at the Hill of Leaders Tungsten Project within weeks, targeting exceptionally high-grade tungsten mineralisation.

Dreadnought Resources has validated significant high-grade tungsten mineralisation at its Mangaroon and Mangaroon South projects in WA, with rock chip assays far exceeding typical global grades. Drilling at the key Nina target is slated for late 2026 or early 2027, while systematic mapping and sampling at Mangaroon South will start in September.

Nelson Resources has completed a comprehensive soil sampling program at its Cinnamon Property in Nevada, affirming a high-grade copper-gold discovery at Sheba and prioritising the near-surface tungsten potential at Ophir.

Stelar Metals has reported exceptional high-grade tungsten assays from Phase 2 sampling at Hill of Leaders, with grades up to 15.7% WO3 extending mineralisation beyond previous footprints. The company is gearing up for its first 3,000m reverse circulation drilling program amid strong market conditions for tungsten.

Almonty Industries posted a striking turnaround in Q2 2026, driven by soaring tungsten prices, ramping Sangdong Mine operations, and a major $800 million convertible notes raise.

Pioneer Minerals has identified a high-priority bedrock electromagnetic conductor adjacent to the historic Springfield Tungsten Mine in Idaho, refining drill targets ahead of its maiden drilling campaign.

IRIS Metals has appointed Simon Iacopetta as Strategic Advisor and promoted Chris Evans to Executive Chairman, signalling a sharpened focus on expanding its critical minerals portfolio in North America.

Tungsten Mining has kicked off a comprehensive 20,700-metre drilling campaign at its Watershed Tungsten Project, aiming to boost geological confidence and gather critical engineering data following strong economic results.

Sky Metals releases a Pre-Feasibility Study confirming Tallebung's robust economics with a 7.3-year mine life, strong cashflows, and rapid capital payback, targeting mid-2028 production.

Minerals Exploration Limited has reported rock chip assays with gold grades up to 37.4 g/t and tungsten up to 2.63% at its Glenorchy Tungsten Project in Otago, New Zealand. The company plans a maiden drilling program in late 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

Right Resources has upgraded Rising Sun and Midnight Star to high-priority drill-ready gold-copper targets after revisiting three decades of historic data at its New England Project in NSW.

Dreadnought Resources has unveiled assay results from nearly 500 air core holes at Illaara, revealing 13 gold mineralised corridors stretching over 40 kilometres. With just 10% of the greenstone belt tested, the company plans infill drilling this August to sharpen targets ahead of more rigorous RC drilling.