Latest Refining News

Everest Metals Corporation, in partnership with Edith Cowan University, has won a $490,500 grant to accelerate its innovative rubidium extraction technology at the Mt Edon project, positioning Australia to establish its first sovereign rubidium supply.

Belararox Limited has completed its inaugural diamond drill hole at Toro Central within the TMT Project in Argentina, intersecting extensive sulphide mineralisation and confirming a key geophysical target. A second drill hole is underway, aiming to extend promising silver, copper, and zinc mineralisation identified in historic drilling.

Great Western Exploration has secured all permits to commence diamond drilling at the Oval Copper-Gold Targets in March 2026, aiming to test a potentially large VHMS copper-gold system akin to the nearby DeGrussa deposit.

Duketon Mining’s December 2025 quarterly report reveals significant gold anomalies across multiple projects and updated nickel resource estimates, underpinning a robust exploration outlook supported by a strong cash position.

Fulcrum Lithium has secured permits for an extensive Phase 3 drilling program at its Alkali Flats project in Nevada, aiming to expand and refine its lithium resource amid a robust market rally.

Nico Resources has completed a heavily oversubscribed $3.73 million placement to fund exploration and development at its flagship Wingellina nickel-cobalt project. The capital raise underscores strong institutional confidence in the project’s long-term potential.

Venari Minerals has completed a successful drilling campaign at its Red Mountain Lithium Project, with assay results confirming significant lithium mineralisation and advancing towards a maiden resource estimate. The company also secured critical water rights, enhancing project development prospects.

Mithril Silver and Gold Limited reports significant high-grade gold and silver drill results at Target 1 in Mexico’s Copalquin district, setting the stage for an imminent resource estimate update and an aggressive 2026 exploration campaign.

Blue Star Helium has achieved its first helium production at the Galactica Project, marking a key milestone as it optimizes plant operations and prepares for commercial ramp-up.

Critica Limited has launched a pivotal Scoping Study for its Jupiter Rare Earth Project in Western Australia, appointing Sedgman to define a capital-efficient development pathway. This marks a strategic shift from technical validation to structured economic assessment.

EV Resources has commenced a fully funded maiden diamond drilling program at its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, aiming to define a maiden JORC resource by Q3 2026 and accelerate towards production.

Australian Rare Earths has demonstrated a low-risk, scalable process producing a high-purity mixed rare earth oxide with 99.9% recovery, positioning its Koppamurra project as a strategic supplier amid tightening global rare earth markets.