Latest Refining News

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports successful metallurgical testwork at its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, producing 34kg of Mixed Rare Earth Oxide from heap leach solutions, paving the way for streamlined, cost-effective rare earth processing.

Petratherm Limited has significantly expanded its Rosewood Titanium Discovery at the Muckanippie Project through Phase 2 drilling, revealing high-grade mineralisation over a 20km² area that remains open to the north. The company also completed Phase 3 drilling and strengthened its leadership with a key executive appointment.

Leeuwin Metals has reported strong high-grade gold assay results from its latest drilling at the Marda Gold Project, with significant mineralisation extending below existing pits and new targets identified. The company aims to deliver a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate this quarter, supported by ongoing exploration and drilling.

PhosCo Ltd has unveiled a significant phosphate discovery at its KM Prospect in Tunisia, featuring thick, shallow mineralisation close to the planned processing plant. This breakthrough could fast-track development and improve project economics at the Gasaat Project.

Beacon Minerals has completed an 8-hole diamond drilling program at its Iguana deposit, revealing significant high-grade gold mineralisation and confirming geotechnical stability for pit designs. These findings set the stage for an updated resource model and future development plans.

Firetail Resources has revealed a significant expansion of gold discovery potential at its Excelsior Gold Project in Nevada, identifying a 5km strike extension of the Buster Trend and confirming a parallel Ghost Trend. The company is poised to begin diamond drilling in August to test these promising targets.

Iondrive Limited advances its proprietary battery recycling technology with a pilot plant design, European consortium formation, and new e-waste initiatives, supported by significant grant funding.

Iltani Resources has delivered robust drilling results at its Orient Silver-Indium Project, reinforcing its status as a leading silver-indium discovery in Australia, while securing nearly $3 million to advance exploration.

Nimy Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gallium results from its Block 3 drilling campaign in Western Australia, setting the stage for a maiden JORC resource estimate in the coming quarter.

Elementos Limited has delivered a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Oropesa Tin Project in Spain, secured a $5 million strategic investment from Metals X, and progressed exploration at its Cleveland Tin Project in Tasmania.

Geopacific Resources has launched a major drilling campaign at its Woodlark Gold Project, unveiling high-grade surface results and new exploration targets, while St Barbara Limited moves to become a strategic shareholder.

New World Resources has upgraded its Antler Copper Deposit resource to 14.2 million tonnes at 3.8% copper equivalent, secured key permitting milestones, and recommended shareholders accept a $0.067 per share takeover offer from Kinterra Capital.