The Commonwealth Government has announced the creation of a “Strategic Reserve” which will purchase, own and sell critical minerals found in Australia. Is this a good idea? Making purified critical minerals is complex and Australia currently has limited capacity and expertise. Making base metal concentrates, or precious metal bullion, is relatively simple. Mining might cost…
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Following the latest ASX announcement, West Cobar Metals Limited (ASX: WC1) has delivered further positive metallurgical results from its 100%-owned Bulla Park Copper-Antimony-Silver Project in New South Wales. The new findings support the potential for a simple and efficient processing route, generating both a copper-silver concentrate and a high-grade antimony product. View the full announcement…
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Following metallurgical testwork results announced last week, West Cobar Metals Limited (ASX: WC1) has released additional findings from its Bulla Park Copper-Antimony-Silver Project in New South Wales. The latest results reinforce the project’s potential, highlighting further advancements in flotation and leaching recoveries that support a dual-product processing strategy. View the announcement here or read the…
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Recent metallurgical testwork conducted by Core Resources for West Cobar Metals has delivered promising results for the Bulla Park copper-antimony-silver project in New South Wales. Following outstanding flotation results in January, new leaching testwork has successfully demonstrated the separation of antimony from the copper-silver concentrate, marking a significant milestone in the project’s development. Encouraging Metallurgical…
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Core Resources’ ion exchange partner X GROUP Technologies (XGT) is advancing the commercialisation of its vanadium electrolyte process in South Africa. This innovative process is set to redefine the production of vanadium electrolyte for vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs), leveraging cutting-edge technology and sustainable methods. The XGT Process The XGT process comprises three key steps:…
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Core Resources’ Chair, Jon Loraine, has been featured in Industry Queensland discussing the critical role of copper, rare earths, and critical minerals in Queensland’s growing resources sector. As the world transitions to cleaner energy solutions, these minerals play an essential part in enabling sustainable technologies and securing global supply chains. Discover Jon’s insights on how…
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Core Resources is proud to have played a role in the development of Lode Resources’ newly acquired Montezuma Antimony Project, located in Tasmania’s premier West Coast Mining Province. This high-grade antimony-silver-lead deposit represents a significant addition to Australia’s critical minerals sector, addressing growing demand for antimony in applications such as solar panel manufacturing and lead…
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The recent news around China limiting exports of key antimony ore and metal products has put this rarely discussed but strategically important element into the spotlight. The limits, effective from September 2024, apply to six kinds of antimony-related products, including antimony ore, antimony metals and antimony oxide. The rules also ban the export of gold-antimony…
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Core Resources is pleased to announce the successful completion of initial metallurgical testing in collaboration with Altilium Group Ltd. This testing marks a significant milestone for the Resouro (ASX: RAU; TSXV: RSM; FSE: 8TX) Strategic Metals Inc. Tiros Project, as it applies the advanced Altilium Ti/REE Process™ to a composite sample from the project. The…
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Core Resources, in collaboration with CRU, was engaged by the Queensland Government to conduct a vital study on the supply and demand of sulphuric acid across the North West and North East Minerals Provinces. As Queensland’s mining industry continues to expand, the availability of sulphuric acid is critical to the viability of current and upcoming…
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