Latest Refining News

Stavely Minerals has initiated an updated 2026 Scoping Study for its copper-gold project in Western Victoria, driven by significantly higher metal prices and improved economic prospects since 2022.

Terra Metals has confirmed a new platinum group metal-copper-nickel sulfide discovery at the SW5 target within its Dante Project, revealing a significant expansion of mineralisation beyond existing resources. This second discovery complements the earlier SW6 find and underscores the potential scale of the magmatic sulfide system in Western Australia.

Pioneer Minerals has raised A$1 million through a share placement to accelerate exploration of its US critical minerals projects, focusing on tungsten, gold, and uranium assets.

Great Dirt Resources has confirmed high-grade manganese mineralisation in NSW and identified 24 new exploration targets through advanced R&D techniques, supported by a $315k tax rebate and a strong cash position.

Power Minerals has terminated its joint venture with Navigate Energy on the Rincon Lithium Project, opting to retain full ownership and seek new partners amid a buoyant lithium market.

Diablo Resources has confirmed multiple high-grade silver, gold, copper, and antimony systems at its Star Range Project in Utah, setting the stage for its maiden drilling campaign.

Prospect Resources has confirmed significant gold by-product mineralisation at its Nyungu Central deposit, potentially boosting the economics of the Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia. Updated resource estimates incorporating these findings are expected in Q1 2026.

Titan Minerals has reported outstanding infill drilling results at its Dynasty Gold Project, confirming wide, high-grade gold and silver mineralisation that bolsters resource confidence and supports an imminent resource estimate update.

Eclipse Metals has initiated metallurgical testing on its Grønnedal Rare Earths Project in Greenland, focusing on magnetic separation techniques to unlock the deposit’s potential. Core samples from recent drilling are en route to Perth for analysis, while strategic engagement with global partners continues.

Helix Resources has completed key geophysical surveys at its White Hills project in Arizona, setting the stage for targeted drilling in early 2026. The integrated data aims to unlock the copper-gold potential of this historically rich region.

AVITA Medical reported solid 11% revenue growth in 2025 and secured a $60 million credit facility to fuel its next phase of expansion, projecting up to 19% revenue growth in 2026.

Neometals and Mineral Resources’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has teamed up with electrochemical leader De Nora to pilot an integrated lithium hydroxide production plant, advancing sustainable battery materials technology.