Latest Refining News

Manhattan Gold has contracted Northspan Explorations for a 4,000m reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Hook Lake Project in Nunavut, aiming to validate high-grade gold and polymetallic targets across a vast underexplored greenstone belt.

Felix Gold has secured a bulk sampling permit to extract 1,600 tons of high-grade antimony ore from its Treasure Creek project in Alaska, marking a pivotal step towards near-term production. The permit supports multiple production pathways, including toll treatment in 2026 and a dedicated smelter by 2027.

Olympio Metals has reported a spectacular bonanza-grade gold intercept from its Phase 2 drilling at the Bousquet Gold Project in Quebec, marking the best drill result to date and reinforcing confidence in the project’s mineralisation model.

Alligator Energy has initiated uranium extraction at its Samphire Uranium Project, marking a key milestone as initial uranium concentrations are detected during the Field Recovery Trial.

Legend Mining has expanded a significant geophysical anomaly at its Pyrophyllite Hill prospect, highlighting a promising new drill target within the Pinnacle Well Project in Western Australia.

Renascor Resources reports significant cobalt and copper mineralisation from its recent Bulloo Creek drilling program, while advancing exploration across South Australia’s Olary, Marree, Wooltana, and Tumby Bay projects.

The Australian Government has increased financial support thresholds for Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery, reflecting rising operating costs and reinforcing domestic fuel security through the decade.

Ampol has welcomed key amendments to the Fuel Security Services Payment scheme and postponed refinery maintenance to increase domestic fuel production amid global supply disruptions.

ABx Group’s mixed rare earth carbonate from Tasmania’s Deep Leads project has earned strong validation from US-based Rare Earth Technologies Inc, confirming its high purity and compatibility with cutting-edge separation technology.

Impact Minerals has identified substantial sulphate clay deposits at its Salmon Gums Project, defining an Exploration Target of up to 4.3 million tonnes with significant potash content, advancing plans for fertiliser and acid production.

Clara Resources has agreed to sell its Kildanga nickel-cobalt project for up to $1.75 million, marking a strategic shift to focus on its Mareeba gold exploration in Queensland.

Hammer Metals reports encouraging copper and zinc mineralisation from recent drilling at its Bullrush Joint Venture and Isa Valley earn-in projects in NW Queensland, signalling potential for significant resource growth.