Sunrise Energy Metals has approved the Final Investment Decision to develop the Syerston scandium project in New South Wales, with Chairman Robert Friedland and CEO Sam Riggall confirming the move. The project is positioned to become the world’s first major primary scandium source, targeting large-scale supply for aluminium–scandium alloys used in lightweight, high-strength components. For mine planners and process engineers, this signals upcoming demand for laterite ore beneficiation, high-pressure acid leach circuits, and reliable offtake-linked production scheduling for a niche but strategically important critical metal.

Weir is targeting African comminution circuits with aftermarket optimisation built around ESCO® crusher liners and ENDURON® screen panels to lift plant availability while containing operating costs. The company is focusing on extending liner and panel wear life and improving crusher and screen efficiency, backed by locally based technical support teams rather than fly‑in specialists. For mines running hard, abrasive ores and constrained by mill throughput, incremental gains in liner life and screening efficiency can defer major capex and reduce unplanned shutdowns.

Gordon Mining Group has completed the acquisition of the Tungsten Tail project in Sierra County, New Mexico, securing 100% of TT Minerals’ 41-claim, 847-acre property with a history of small-scale scheelite production in 1942 and 1955. The C$125,000 cash-and-shares deal includes a 2.0% net smelter returns royalty to Strata Mine Technologies, with 1.0% buyback for $1 million. Gordon plans AI-assisted targeting that integrates 2023 USGS airborne magnetic data, regional geochemistry, new mapping and UV scheelite surveys to generate the project’s first drill targets.