Latest Metallurgical Testing News

Maronan Metals has significantly upgraded its Maronan deposit resource, doubling indicated silver-lead tonnage and adding near-surface copper-gold resources, setting the stage for imminent economic assessment results and development progress.

Axel REE Limited reports exceptional high-grade gallium and rare earth element mineralisation across a vast area at its Caladão Project, with promising metallurgical test results supporting low-cost extraction methods.

QMines Limited reports strong drilling results at Develin Creek and completes Mount Mackenzie acquisition, significantly expanding its resource base and advancing its Mt Chalmers Pre-Feasibility Study.

Alma Metals has bolstered its Briggs Copper JV Project with a $1.06 million capital raise and an updated resource estimate that now includes silver. The company is progressing a scoping study and preparing for significant drilling to unlock further value.

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) has made significant strides in its vanadium battery energy storage solutions and upstream mine development, supported by a $2.7 million entitlement offer. The company is targeting delivery of vanadium flow battery projects by 2026 amid growing demand for long-duration energy storage in Australia.

Iltani Resources has announced its maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate for the Orient West Silver-Indium deposit, revealing a significant 21.6 million tonnes at 100.5 g/t silver equivalent. This milestone confirms the project as Australia's largest known silver-indium resource and sets the stage for further expansion.

IRIS Metals has raised $4.267 million through a share placement to fund lithium exploration and development in South Dakota, aiming for a feasibility study completion by early 2026.

Sunshine Metals reported significant progress in north Queensland with high-grade gold intersections at Liontown and Sybil, alongside a $1.225 million acquisition and government grants to accelerate exploration.

American Rare Earths Limited reports strong progress at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, highlighted by exceptional sampling results, key permitting milestones, and a $15 million equity raise to fund development.

Turaco Gold has reported a significant 40% increase in its Afema Project gold resource to 3.55 million ounces, alongside promising high-grade drilling results and a robust $60 million capital raise to fund ongoing development.

Western Mines Group has announced a landmark Mineral Resource Estimate for its Mulga Tank project, defining Australia’s largest nickel sulphide deposit with over 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. The company has secured government grants and raised capital to accelerate drilling and metallurgical testing.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has expanded its South Cobar footprint to 1,400 km² through a key tenement acquisition and completed its largest drilling campaign yet, uncovering promising gold-silver trends that could reshape the district’s mineral potential.