Latest Refining News

Kaiser Reef announces a leadership transition as founder Jonathan Downes steps down, handing the reins to mining veteran Brad Valiukas. The move signals a new chapter for the profitable gold producer with strong assets in Victoria and Tasmania.

Javelin Minerals is advancing its Eureka Gold Project with a targeted diamond drilling campaign and a $25 million mining contract with MEGA Resources, aiming for production by mid-2026.

Kinetiko Energy's latest gas flow test at well 271-KA03PT06 in South Africa delivers record extended flow rates, significantly boosting the commercial outlook for its Brakfontein gas cluster.

Horizon Gold reports significant gold intercepts from water bore drilling at its Gum Creek Project and launches an AI-powered exploration partnership to accelerate resource growth.

St George Mining secures government support to establish a cutting-edge pilot plant and research centre at its Araxá Project, aiming to refine rare earth and niobium processing in Brazil. This initiative builds on historic metallurgical success and positions the company at the forefront of critical metals supply chain development.

Gateway Mining has expanded its aircore drilling campaign at the Yandal Gold Project to 44,000 metres, targeting structurally complex shear zones with high gold potential. A diamond rig is set to commence follow-up drilling shortly.

Buxton Resources has significantly expanded its Centurion Project in Western Australia, securing a new exploration license and preparing for geophysical surveys following encouraging drillhole assays.

Xenora Minerals has identified new high-priority lithium drilling targets at its Dudley Project following an independent geochemical review, with infill sampling set for October and an expanded drilling campaign planned for early 2026.

Asian Battery Metals PLC’s latest Phase 3 drilling results at the Yambat Project in Mongolia reveal expanded copper-nickel mineralisation and new high-conductance electromagnetic targets, underscoring the district-scale potential of this emerging magmatic sulphide system.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has reported strong high-grade graphite intersections from its latest drilling campaign in Kazakhstan, reinforcing its position as the world’s highest-grade graphite resource. These results underpin an upcoming resource and reserve upgrade feeding into the ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study.

DevEx Resources has identified extensive multi-element uranium anomalies at its Murphy West Project in the Northern Territory, showing geochemical parallels to Queensland’s Junnagunna deposit. The company is advancing towards drilling in early 2026 to test these promising targets.

Bathurst Resources’ subsidiary Telkwa Mining has released an updated feasibility study for its Tenas Steelmaking Coal Project, confirming reserve validity and boosting project valuation despite significant cost inflation.