Latest Refining News

IPB Petroleum has secured a crucial two-year extension on its WA-424-P permit in the Browse Basin, allowing more time to progress the Gwydion oil discovery and explore the Idris prospect. The company is actively pursuing partnerships and funding to unlock value from these assets.

Gold Hydrogen Limited has locked in a $14.5 million strategic investment from major Japanese corporations to fund expanded drilling and appraisal at its Ramsay Project in South Australia. This capital injection aims to advance the company’s pioneering work in Natural Hydrogen and Helium exploration.

Santana Minerals reports a robust update to its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project with a new Pre-Feasibility Study showing enhanced economics and streamlined mine design, alongside advancing regulatory approvals in New Zealand.

Tivan Limited has forged binding joint ventures with Sumitomo Corporation and JOGMEC, secured significant equity investments, and launched a major drilling campaign to advance its Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia.

Green Technology Metals (ASX – GT1) announces a significant maiden Rubidium Mineral Resource at its Seymour Project in Ontario, positioning the company at the forefront of critical minerals supply with a valuable by-product alongside lithium.

American Rare Earths has raised A$15 million through a well-supported placement to accelerate its Halleck Creek rare earths project in Wyoming, signalling a strategic pivot with new leadership focused on U.S. operations.

Nova Minerals' board recently toured the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska, receiving robust support from federal, state, and tribal leaders as the company moves closer to production.

Gibb River Diamonds has commenced grade control drilling at its Neta Prospect in Western Australia, moving closer to potential mining operations pending regulatory approval.

Centaurus Metals has reported significant new high-grade copper-gold mineralisation at its Boi Novo Project in Brazil, including a newly discovered shallow zone at Nelore East with assays up to 11.5m at 2.84% copper and 0.90g/t gold. Drilling at Nelore West confirms continuity of mineralised breccia pipes, expanding the project's potential.

Cooper Metals Limited reports steady progress across its copper-gold exploration portfolio in Queensland and Western Australia, underpinned by a solid cash position and advancing regulatory approvals.

Orange Minerals NL has raised $810,000 to fund exploration and due diligence on its new Tepa Gold Project acquisition in Ghana, while advancing promising Australian projects with notable assay results.

Kinetiko Energy has begun drilling a key production test well in South Africa, advancing its transition from exploration to gas production with plans for a pilot LNG plant by late 2026.