Latest Refining News

BPH Global has refined its Project 6-7 R&D program to concentrate on recovering gold and silver from seaweed, aiming to fast-track commercialisation of this innovative bio-mining approach.

AuMEGA Metals has identified a significant multi-kilometre gold trend and a promising polymetallic base metals zone at its Bunker Hill Project in Newfoundland, setting the stage for focused drilling in 2026.

Hillgrove Resources has released final assay results from its Emily Star drilling program, confirming significant high-grade copper-gold mineralisation that supports plans to expand mining operations at Kanmantoo.

Tambourah Metals has reported impressive high-grade gold intersections at its Tambourah Gold Project in Western Australia, highlighting strong potential for an initial resource estimate. Diamond drilling results confirm continuity of mineralisation at Tambourah King and promising findings at Alexandria and Young Australian prospects.

Magnetite Mines Limited has been granted a new exploration licence adjacent to its Ironback Hill rare earth element project, expanding its strategic footprint in South Australia’s Braemar Iron Region. The licence offers promising optionality for future rare earth exploration while the company maintains focus on its core iron ore development.

High-Tech Metals has signed a non-binding MoU with Wiluna Mining to assess toll treatment options for ore from its Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka projects, aiming to leverage existing processing infrastructure for capital-efficient development.

Nova Minerals’ 2025 drilling at the RPM North deposit in Alaska confirms significant eastern extensions and broad near-surface gold zones, underpinning potential resource upgrades ahead of a key Pre-Feasibility Study.

MinRex Resources Limited and Electrum Discovery Corp. have agreed to merge, creating a well-capitalised gold-copper exploration company with advanced projects in Serbia and Australia. The combined entity aims to accelerate resource growth and exploration across two Tier-1 jurisdictions.

Lithium Universe Limited has taken a significant step forward in its North American lithium refining ambitions by confirming the suitability of a Brownsville, Texas site for its second refinery. This move supports a binational platform designed to meet surging demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate.

Terra Metals has announced a significant new discovery of platinum group metal, copper, and nickel sulfide mineralisation at the SW6 target within its Dante Project, signalling a promising expansion of its mineral resource base.

Adisyn Ltd has successfully demonstrated low-temperature deposition of an sp²-based carbon layer using Atomic Layer Deposition, a milestone independently verified and critical for semiconductor integration.

Lion Energy has struck a pivotal farm-out deal with OPIC, securing 88% funding for its 2026 Bula Karang exploration well in Indonesia’s East Seram PSC, significantly reducing its financial exposure while retaining substantial upside.