Latest Refining News

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.

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.

McLaren Minerals has launched a major drilling campaign at its McLaren Titanium Project, aiming to upgrade resource classifications and expand the deposit ahead of a Bankable Feasibility Study.

Ark Mines Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project in North Queensland, marking a key step toward development and commercialisation.

Almonty Industries has completed Phase 1 commissioning of the Sangdong Tungsten Mine in South Korea, marking its first production in over 30 years and setting the stage for a major expansion.

Siren Gold’s latest drilling at its Sams Creek Project in New Zealand confirms significant gold mineralisation outside the established Main Zone, highlighting promising expansion potential along the 7km Sams Creek Dyke.

European Resources Limited (ASX: ERE) has announced a $4.26 million renounceable entitlement offer to accelerate exploration and metallurgical work at its Korsnäs rare earth elements project in Finland. The offer is partially underwritten and includes attaching options, providing shareholders with a strategic opportunity amid significant recent resource growth.