Latest Refining News

Barton Gold Holdings has launched Phase 2 drilling at its Tunkillia Gold Project, aiming to upgrade resources and fast-track a mining lease application by year-end. The project’s strong economics and rising gold and silver prices underpin an optimistic development outlook.

ABx Group has announced a breakthrough with its second mixed rare earth carbonate sample from Tasmania’s Deep Leads deposit, boasting higher heavy rare earth content and fewer impurities. This advancement enhances project flexibility and strengthens ABx’s position in the competitive rare earths market.

NH3 Clean Energy has locked in a crucial 15-year water supply agreement with the Water Corporation of WA for its flagship WAH2 clean ammonia project, marking a key step towards its final investment decision.

PTR Minerals reports promising initial metallurgical test outcomes and consistent high-grade drilling at its Rosewood Titanium Project, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate in Q2 2026.

Tali Resources is ramping up exploration at its West Arunta Project with a 10,000m drilling campaign and extensive geophysical surveys targeting copper, gold, and critical minerals.

West Cobar Metals has significantly expanded its exploration tenure in NSW’s Cobar district by applying for two new licences, increasing its coverage to around 1,090 km² and unlocking fresh potential for copper, gold, antimony, and silver discoveries.

Iceni Gold Limited has commenced a maiden Reverse Circulation drilling program at its high-priority Goose Well target within the 14 Mile Well Gold Project, aiming to confirm historic gold intercepts and explore the extent of mineralisation.

GoldArc Resources and BML Ventures have confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation continuity at Mt Stirling and Stirling Well through a recent diamond drilling campaign, advancing their mining implementation plans.

Fortuna Metals has appointed two seasoned technical consultants to fast-track resource development and metallurgical planning at its Mkanda rutile and graphite project in Malawi, signalling a move towards resource estimation and potential commercialisation.

Great Boulder Resources has reported extraordinary high-grade gold intercepts at its Side Well Gold Project in WA, including a staggering 4434g/t assay at depth, signaling strong potential to expand its 1Moz resource base.

Galilee Energy has confirmed the final location for its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, targeting significant gas and condensate resources with drilling set for the second quarter of 2026. The well also aims to explore additional oil potential, optimising costs and environmental impact.

Prodigy Gold has updated its Hyperion Gold deposit resource, boosting indicated ounces by 70% to 212,000 ounces and increasing the total resource to 454,000 ounces. This reflects successful 2025 drilling and improved confidence ahead of a planned scoping study.