Latest Refining News

Tlou Energy is on the cusp of commissioning its Kala modular data centre in Botswana, while making significant strides in the Lesedi Power Project, including integrating solar power and advancing gas production strategies.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has completed acquisition of full mineral rights at its Prospect Hill Tin Project, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate at the promising South Ridge prospect. Concurrently, the company advances uranium exploration across South Australia while strengthening its board.

Coles Group reported a solid 3.9% rise in first quarter sales for FY26, driven by strong supermarket growth and digital expansion, while liquor sales faced ongoing market challenges.

Ampol Limited reported a robust third quarter in 2025 with refinery margins hitting a notable high, offsetting volume declines and setting the stage for strategic growth.

Galileo Mining reports standout gold assays up to 13.7 g/t with significant palladium and platinum at its Norseman project, setting the stage for upcoming RC drilling to test promising bedrock targets.

Codrus Minerals has completed its inaugural drilling campaign at the Bull Run Gold Project with promising assay results, while advancing uranium exploration in Canada and managing a cautious cash position.

Megado Minerals has secured all seven exploration permits for its flagship Iberian Copper Project in Northern Spain, advancing geological mapping and planning airborne geophysics and maiden drilling. The company also raised A$780,000 through an institutional placement and appointed a new independent director.

Sunshine Metals reports strong, shallow gold mineralisation across all drill holes at its Sybil project, reinforcing the potential of this underexplored epithermal system near Charters Towers.

WA1 Resources has reported a significant milestone in its Luni Niobium Project with successful proof-of-concept niobium oxide refining testwork yielding a premium 96.8% Nb2O5 sample. The company also secured $100 million in a recent placement, bolstering its cash reserves to approximately $155 million.

Oceana Lithium advances exploration at its Bangemall, Solonópole, and Napperby projects, deploying new geophysical surveys and preparing trenching programs while maintaining a solid cash position of nearly AUD 2.9 million.

Bellavista Resources confirms successful initial bioleaching tests at its Brumby deposit, recovering key critical minerals, while progressing due diligence on over 50 potential projects to expand its portfolio.

Estrella Resources has reported significant high-grade manganese intersections at its Ira Miri project and initiated a major limestone drilling campaign at Werumata, marking a pivotal quarter in its Timor-Leste exploration efforts.