Latest Metallurgical Testing News

Athena Resources reports strong assay results from Byro South and produces a premium 70.55% iron concentrate, advancing its green iron ambitions through a strategic partnership to develop the Mid West Green Iron Project.

Western Mines Group has completed a major capital raising, issuing over 16.5 million shares and unlisted options to fund expanded exploration at its Mulga Tank project.

Savannah Goldfields Limited has reported promising high-grade gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Electric Light Prospect in North Queensland, with plans for further exploration and metallurgical testing underway.

Black Canyon Limited reports robust September quarter progress at its Wandanya manganese and iron project, revealing extensive high-grade mineralisation and securing $10 million to accelerate development.

VBX Limited has completed extensive drilling programs at its Wuudagu Bauxite Project and strengthened its development team, positioning itself strongly amid rising Chinese demand and supply risks in Guinea.

Astral Resources reports robust assay results from its Theia Deposit in-fill drilling program, reinforcing the potential for a profitable starter pit at its Mandilla Gold Project. Ongoing diamond drilling and regional exploration at Feysville aim to further unlock value.

Southern Cross Gold reports a major breakthrough at its Golden Dyke prospect with a 168-meter high-grade gold-antimony mineralized intersection, hinting at a vast, connected system with Rising Sun. The discovery underscores the strategic value of the Sunday Creek project amid critical mineral supply concerns.

Lefroy Exploration is set to launch drilling programs at its Burns Gold Deposit, aiming to expand near-surface high-grade gold resources and validate metallurgical recovery. The deposit’s open-ended potential signals a promising phase for the company’s exploration strategy.

Dreadnought Resources has secured $18 million to fast-track its Mangaroon and Illaara gold projects, while boosting its Star of Mangaroon resource by 36% and unveiling significant rare earth discoveries at Gifford Creek.

Ora Banda Mining Limited reports continued strong drill results expanding gold mineralisation at its Little Gem prospect and Riverina Gold Camp, with Phase 3 drilling extending mineralisation to 1,200 metres strike and 700 metres depth. A Phase 4 drill program is planned to support a Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate in 2026.

Rox Resources has secured final underground mining permits for its Youanmi Gold Project, setting the stage for immediate mining activities with Byrnecut Australia mobilising this month. Processing plant approvals and infrastructure developments are progressing, aiming for production in early 2026.

Aeris Resources reported steady Q1 FY26 production with 10.3kt copper equivalent at AISC of A$4.64/lb, alongside significant growth capital investment and promising exploration results.