Latest Metallurgy News

Legacy Iron Ore has completed a major drilling campaign at its Mt Celia project and is progressing metallurgical studies to define its processing strategy, setting the stage for updated resource estimates and development plans.

Lode Resources reports exceptional high-grade antimony and silver drill results from its Montezuma Project in Tasmania, including the deepest mineralised intercept to date at 220m. These findings bolster the potential for a significant bulk tonnage resource amid soaring metal prices.

Amaero Ltd has updated its FY2026 financial guidance, forecasting revenue between A$30 million and A$35 million; a staggering 800%-900% increase year-over-year; and announced a A$50 million capital raise to expand production capacity and reduce costs.

IperionX has boosted its titanium powder capacity by 60% with no extra capital, cutting unit costs to $55/kg, and is now accelerating a US Department of Defense-backed expansion to 1,400 tpa aiming for the lowest-cost titanium production in America.

Titomic Limited and Amaero Ltd have entered a five-year exclusive agreement to supply high-quality titanium and refractory powders, bolstering cold spray additive manufacturing for defense and aerospace sectors.

Asian Battery Metals advances its Oval Cu-Ni-PGE project in Mongolia with significant down-dip extensions confirmed and new electromagnetic targets identified, setting the stage for an active Phase 4 drilling campaign.

Ark Mines Ltd is fast-tracking its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project in Queensland, backed by a $4.5 million investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation and targeting production by late 2027.

IperionX secures a $12.5 million funding tranche from the U.S. Department of Defense to fast-track expansion of its Virginia titanium manufacturing capacity beyond 1,000 metric tons annually.

Critica Limited has dispatched an upgraded composite concentrate from its Jupiter Project to ANSTO for independent hydrometallurgical testing, aiming to produce a Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC). Complementary assessments by Minutech will help optimise processing routes and support upcoming feasibility studies.

Amaero Ltd has secured A$50 million through a share placement and plans a further A$3 million via a Share Purchase Plan to fast-track growth initiatives aligned with U.S. defense and manufacturing re-shoring priorities.

Lindian Resources has approved the Final Investment Decision for its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing full funding and a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources. The company is raising A$91.5 million via institutional placement to advance development and expansion plans.

Sunshine Metals is set to commence diamond drilling at its Sybil epithermal gold project in Queensland, following impressive high-grade surface gold assays and detailed topographic surveys. The upcoming drill program aims to unlock the potential of multiple undrilled prospects within this underexplored gold system.