Latest Refining News

Vita Resources NL, formerly Bastion Minerals, has advanced its Canadian and Australian projects with new exploration agreements and acquisitions, supported by a recent capital raise. The company is gearing up for significant exploration activities in 2026 under its refreshed corporate identity.

Optiscan Imaging Ltd has made significant strides in clinical studies and regulatory readiness, partnering with Australian Clinical Labs and launching new cancer imaging trials as it prepares for multiple FDA submissions in 2026.

Cullen Resources Limited has outlined an active exploration agenda for early 2026, advancing drilling programs across its gold and base metal projects in Western Australia and Finland while maintaining a stable financial footing.

Power Minerals has commenced a significant 10,000m reverse circulation drilling program at its Santa Anna Project in Brazil, aiming to expand and deepen the footprint of high-grade niobium and rare earth elements mineralisation. Results are anticipated by late March 2026.

Magmatic Resources has reported encouraging gold assay results from its Weebo Gold Project and advanced drilling at its Myall Copper-Gold JV, alongside securing a $3 million placement led by FMG Resources.

Sparc Technologies has marked a significant milestone with sustained hydrogen production at its pioneering pilot plant and secured key patents, while also achieving its first commercial sale of graphene additives.

Yugo Metals has made promising progress with diamond drilling at its Sinjakovo project, intersecting silver-zinc-lead mineralisation, while securing $3.5 million in new funding and expanding its investor reach through a dual listing in Germany.

Sultan Resources has intensified exploration across its Lachlan Fold Belt tenements in NSW, focusing on promising gold-copper porphyry targets while securing $1.1 million to fund upcoming work.

Hastings Technology Metals has completed the sale of its gold assets, distributed shares to shareholders, and strengthened its rare earths project through a joint venture and a new US partnership.

Odyssey Gold has reported strong drilling results at its Tuckanarra Gold Project, confirming high-grade gold mineralisation and extensions below existing resources. The company also secured $9 million in new funding to support ongoing development.

Nanollose has advanced its largest pilot production of Nullarbor™ fibre, integrating a refined microbial cellulose process that promises easier adoption by textile manufacturers. The company also bolstered its intellectual property portfolio and secured additional funding post-quarter.

88 Energy Limited has significantly expanded its Alaskan North Slope acreage and progressed its farm-out strategy despite regulatory delays, while maintaining a solid cash position to support ongoing exploration.