Latest Refining News

True North Copper reports significant drilling success at Mt Oxide’s Aquila Prospect and advances its Cloncurry Copper Project with a new scoping study, backed by a $12.5 million capital raise to fund 2026 growth.

Mantle Minerals has identified eleven promising exploration targets at its Yule River Project, signalling potential for multiple mineral systems including VHMS and orogenic gold. Meanwhile, progress continues at Pardoo and Carlton Hill projects alongside ongoing capital returns to shareholders.

Premier1 Lithium has significantly expanded its gold-in-soil anomaly at the Rochefort Prospect and secured $2.17 million in fresh capital to accelerate exploration at its Western Australian projects.

Tarrina Resources has launched a 1,200-metre diamond drilling program at its flagship Christmas Gift Gold Project, following extensive historic data validation and geological modelling. The company also advances copper and rare earth element projects in South Australia after a successful $5 million capital raise and ASX relisting.

Chilwa Minerals has validated its rare earth element exploration model and boosted its heavy mineral sands resource, while securing A$8 million in funding and advancing plans for a US Nasdaq dual listing.

Desert Minerals Limited has successfully listed on the ASX following a $5 million IPO and is progressing exploration preparations for its gold and lithium projects in Australia and the USA. The company is set to commence drilling in early 2026, backed by a strong cash position and a cornerstone investment from Snow Lake Energy.

Eclipse Metals has completed significant diamond drilling at its Greenland rare earth projects, upgraded its resource estimate, and secured US government advisory support while pursuing a NASDAQ listing to boost global investor access.

Killi Resources has intensified exploration at its Mt Rawdon West and West Tanami projects, with detailed soil and rock sampling underway and assay results expected soon. The company remains well-funded to pursue its copper and gold ambitions in Australia’s underexplored mineral provinces.

Australasian Metals Limited has reported promising exploration results at its May Queen gold and bauxite projects, alongside strategic reviews of lithium assets and a solid cash position heading into 2026.

Castile Resources is advancing its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study with updated resource estimates and rising commodity prices boosting project prospects. The company is also progressing exploration and funding discussions as it eyes critical minerals demand.

Zenith Minerals has completed its largest drilling campaign at the Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project, confirming a significant gold resource potential and securing a $7.65 million strategic placement to accelerate development.

Ardea Resources has made disciplined progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, supported by renewed Major Project Status and full funding from a Japanese consortium. Completion is on track for mid-2026 amid robust resource updates and strategic partnerships.