Laboratory Commissioned

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Stock FUN.ASX (FUN.ASX)
Release Time 18 Jun 2026, 8:26 a.m.
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 Fortuna Metals Commissions Own Laboratory
Key Points
  • Technicians trained for sample processing
  • Commissioning speeds up assay turnaround time
  • 62% of 6,000m hand auger drilling complete
Full Summary

Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX: FUN) announced the successful commissioning of its laboratory in Lilongwe for the Mkanda rutile and graphite project in Malawi. The laboratory is now operational, enabling the company to process its own samples and significantly reduce assay turnaround times and costs. The company has trained up to 15 technicians to perform tasks according to their Standards of Operating Procedure (SOP). Drilling programs are well underway, with approximately 62% of the planned 6,000m hand auger drilling completed. A 5,000m aircore drilling program is set to commence in early July. The company expects to finalize the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) in the coming weeks.