Latest Refining News

Metallium Limited’s US subsidiary has inked a decade-long off-take agreement with Indium Corporation, setting a firm commercial foundation for supplying critical metals like gallium and germanium recovered through innovative recycling technology.

Centuria Office REIT has successfully refinanced $1 billion of debt, reducing margins by around 30 basis points and extending debt maturity to 4.3 years, with no expiries until FY29. This move signals strong lender confidence amid a volatile interest rate environment.

Delta Lithium has successfully produced battery-grade lithium carbonate and high-grade rubidium carbonate from mica concentrate at its Mt Ida project, confirming strong recovery rates and potential new revenue streams.

Charger Metals NL has reported promising diamond and RC drilling results at its Lake Johnston Project, extending spodumene mineralisation at Medcalf West to depths of at least 215 metres. These findings support a significant upgrade to the lithium resource estimate.

Olympio Metals has unveiled a remarkable 19.4-metre intercept grading 17.29 grams per tonne gold at its Bousquet Project in Quebec, confirming multiple high-grade lodes at the Paquin prospect. Assays from six more holes are pending as the company plans further drilling and structural surveys.

Papyrus Australia has commissioned its Adelaide Rapid Prototyping & R&D Facility, marking a key step in validating its pulp technology and progressing towards commercial production. The company also released its interim financials and reported stable cash flow supporting ongoing operations.

Right Resources Limited has secured over A$1.1 million in R&D-related funding, advancing its geological research and mineralisation modelling in NSW’s Tumbarumba district through a strategic partnership with the University of Tasmania’s CODES.

St George Mining has partnered with Spain’s Tecnicas Reunidas to test advanced processing technology on its Araxá rare earths, aiming to unlock European markets alongside existing US and Brazilian alliances.

American Uranium Ltd has increased its Lo Herma uranium resource to 9.45 million pounds with 43% now Indicated, marking a 10% growth and advancing the project toward a pivotal Scoping Study in Q3 2026.

Australian Critical Minerals has commenced its first diamond drilling program at the Flint gold-silver project in Peru, targeting a large hydrothermal system. The company has also expanded its tenure close to the San Juan silver project, enhancing its exploration footprint.

Killi Resources has completed surface sampling at its Mt Rawdon West Project, revealing a significant gold-copper-molybdenum breccia linked to a large subvolcanic intrusive centre. Assay results expected in May will shape upcoming drilling plans.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has achieved 50% patient enrolment in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for injectable pentosan polysulfate sodium, advancing steadily towards an interim analysis expected in August 2026.