Latest Refining News

Asian Battery Metals PLC reports outstanding metallurgical test results from its Oval Cu-Ni-PGE project in Mongolia, confirming high copper recoveries of up to 95% with a simple flotation process and no penalty elements. Nickel concentrate optimization is underway, supporting the project's development trajectory.

Ora Banda Mining has reported significant new high-grade gold intercepts from drilling at its Sand King northern corridor, pointing to a potential expansion of its mining inventory and extended mine life.

Rapid Critical Metals has announced the discovery of a new parallel silver lode at its Webbs Silver Project in northern New South Wales, following a 2,000-metre diamond drilling program. Early results reveal strong silver mineralisation, opening promising avenues for resource expansion.

Lithium Universe has achieved a major milestone with its JESE technology, recovering silver at near-commercial purity while enhancing material performance and sustainability. This innovation could reshape silver recycling and premium electronics supply chains.

Horizon Minerals reports spectacular ultra high-grade gold drill results from its Phase 1 program at the Burbanks project, confirming significant resource expansion potential. The ongoing 30,000m drilling campaign aims to upgrade and grow the existing Mineral Resource Estimate.

North Stawell Minerals has expanded its soil geochemistry program at the Darlington Prospect, revealing a significant 600-metre offset in gold mineralisation and reinforcing the potential for high-grade deposits along the Darlington-Caledonia trend.

Middle Island Resources’ maiden drilling at Serbia’s Bobija Project reveals a broad, continuous polymetallic mineralised zone with significant gold and silver grades, expanding the known deposit footprint.

Almonty Industries has marked a pivotal milestone by delivering the first ore to the ROM pad at its Sangdong tungsten mine, signaling the start of commercial mining and a strategic shift in global tungsten supply chains.

Artemis Resources confirms a significant new gold discovery at Titan East with a wide 19m intersection at 1.6g/t Au, complementing earlier high-grade hits and prompting expanded drilling plans.

Diablo Resources has completed drilling at its Phoenix Copper Project and is progressing high-grade silver-antimony exploration at Star Range, positioning itself to capitalize on growing US critical minerals demand.

Far East Gold has expanded its diamond drilling program at the Sua Prospect in Indonesia following impressive high-grade gold assay results, aiming to unlock further resource potential.

Island Pharmaceuticals has inked a Master Service Agreement with Texas Biomedical Research Institute, enhancing its strategic position to advance Galidesivir through the FDA Animal Rule pathway. This partnership aligns with US government priorities on viral threats and sets the stage for a planned clinical program in early 2026.