Latest Metallurgical Testing News

Dreadnought Resources has bolstered its exploration and development efforts with over A$13 million in fresh funding, advancing its high-grade Mangaroon gold project and critical minerals assets in Western Australia.

Sunshine Metals has launched a targeted reverse circulation drilling program at Liontown to upgrade shallow oxide gold and silver resources and advance metallurgical studies, aiming to fast-track development amid strong gold prices.

Venus Metals Corporation has initiated a targeted RC drilling program at its Sandstone Bellchambers Gold Project aiming to upgrade and expand its existing gold resource. The company is also advancing mining lease applications and negotiating potential sales agreements to position the project for future development.

AusQuest Limited has unveiled significant maiden drilling results at its Cangallo Project in southern Peru, confirming a large-scale porphyry copper-gold system. The company secured $7.5 million in funding to fast-track exploration activities across Peru and Australia.

Prodigy Gold has updated its Hyperion Gold Deposit resource, increasing gold ounces by 7% to 435,000 oz, supported by promising metallurgical testwork indicating high recoveries. The Tanami North Project now holds nearly half a million ounces of gold resources, setting the stage for further development.

Locksley Resources reports exceptional antimony and silver assays at its Mojave Project, while new mineralised zones emerge at Tottenham. Regulatory shifts in the US could accelerate Mojave’s permitting timeline.

Panther Metals has completed a significant drilling campaign at its Laverton Gold Project, revealing multiple high-grade gold intercepts and fresh nugget discoveries that underscore the project's robust potential.

Ballymore Resources’ latest Stage 5 drilling at the Dittmer Project in North Queensland confirms the continuity of the displaced Duffer Lode extension, delivering significant high-grade gold, silver, and copper intersections. Ongoing metallurgical testing and processing discussions hint at a potential low CAPEX mine restart.

OD6 Metals has encountered a regulatory pause in its maiden drilling at the historic Gulf Creek Copper Project, with assay results expected in Q2 2025. Meanwhile, rare earth metallurgical testing at Splinter Rock progresses positively amid a solid cash position.

Maronan Metals reports robust assay results confirming extensive high-grade silver-lead mineralisation and promising copper-gold intercepts, alongside progress in mine development with a Mineral Development Licence application.

Felix Gold Limited advances its Treasure Creek Project in Alaska, aiming for near-term domestic antimony production by late 2025, supported by ongoing metallurgical testing and strong U.S. government backing. The company also highlights its significant gold resource base in the Fairbanks Mining District, positioning itself as a dual-critical minerals player.

Alma Metals has released a significant update to its Briggs Copper JV Project resource, incorporating silver for the first time and demonstrating high copper recoveries. The company is progressing a scoping study and preparing for further drilling to expand and upgrade the resource.