Latest Refining News

Godolphin Resources has revealed a significant 21% increase in gold recovery at its Lewis Ponds Project through the integration of gravity recoverable gold processing, potentially enhancing the project’s already robust economics.

CuFe Ltd has significantly upgraded the Orlando Copper-Gold Deposit resource classification at Tennant Creek, boosting Indicated tonnes to 87% and enabling underground mining studies. This milestone enhances the project’s economic outlook with critical minerals now factored into upcoming development plans.

Pancontinental Energy has won a crucial 12-month extension for its PEL 87 offshore Namibia exploration licence, enabling further seismic analysis and drilling preparations. This extension keeps the project on track as the company seeks a farmin partner to advance exploration.

Hillgrove Resources has reported significant new copper-gold mineralisation at its Kanmantoo Copper Mine, with drilling confirming extensions at Nugent and Nugent East. Development progress and positive cash flow underpin ambitious production targets.

Barton Gold has commenced a critical drilling program at its Challenger Gold Project, aiming to convert resources to ore reserves and deliver a Stage 1 feasibility study by mid-2026. This marks a pivotal step towards restarting operations and expanding regional development optionality.

QMines Limited has confirmed exceptional gold and silver grades at its Mount Mackenzie Project, revealing a broader hydrothermal system with multiple new exploration targets. The findings suggest significant potential for resource expansion in Central Queensland.

DevEx Resources has identified multiple new kilometre-scale uranium soil anomalies at its Murphy West Project in the Northern Territory, advancing towards a maiden drilling campaign in 2026. These findings align with known uranium mineralisation patterns, reinforcing the project's potential in the McArthur Basin.

Brightstar Resources has reported robust diamond and reverse circulation drilling results at its Sandstone Gold Project, highlighting significant high-grade intercepts that underpin an upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate update and Pre-Feasibility Study.

Critical Resources Limited has validated its amorphous solid-state electrolyte, demonstrating stable lithium-metal interface performance over 1,200 hours and efficient ionic conductivity at room temperature, marking a significant step in solid-state battery development.

Corazon Mining Limited has secured rights to apply for exploration licences covering 537 km² in the Plutonic Marymia Greenstone Belt, following a withdrawal agreement with IGO Limited that includes access to proprietary historical data.

Perpetual Resources has identified a new pegmatite target, Pico Grande, at its Igrejinha Project in Brazil, adding to two existing prospects and setting the stage for trenching and drilling campaigns in 2026.

Redcastle Resources has reported promising high-grade gold intercepts from a broad spaced drilling program, revealing a potential westward extension of the Redcastle Reef mineralisation beyond its current footprint. This discovery opens new avenues for resource growth and mine planning flexibility.