Latest Refining News

Pacgold is set to enhance production at its White Dam Gold Project with the arrival of new screening and crushing equipment, aiming to ramp up heap leach throughput to 350 tonnes per hour. Assay and leach test results expected soon will clarify the production outlook for 2026-2027.

Heavy Minerals Limited has defined a substantial garnet exploration target at the Kanmantoo site in South Australia, estimating up to 50 million tonnes grading 17-25% garnet. The company is advancing metallurgical testing and funding discussions, positioning for a near-term investment decision.

Podium Minerals has reported a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its Parks Reef project, achieving a 40% uplift in platinum group metal grades and strong recovery rates using a new concentrator flowsheet on high-grade hanging wall material.

Redcastle Resources has received final assay results from its extensive grade control drilling at Redcastle Reef, confirming multiple thick, high-grade gold intercepts and reinforcing the deposit's geological model.

Nordic Resources has reported final assay results from its 2025 drilling program at the Kopsa gold-copper project, revealing significant extensions of mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries. The company plans further drilling and an updated resource estimate in 2026.

Argosy Minerals reports strong progress on its 12,000 tonnes per annum Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, achieving 96% lithium recovery in test work and advancing critical energy infrastructure with a 40MW power supply line.

Carnavale Resources has completed critical drilling programs at its Kookynie Gold Project, pushing the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) forward and targeting a shovel-ready status by Q3 2026. The work upgrades resource confidence and supports detailed metallurgical and geotechnical studies.

Viking Mines has successfully identified multiple new high-priority tungsten targets at its Linka Project in Nevada through cutting-edge gravity and magnetic surveys, prompting an expanded exploration program.

Golden Mile Resources has raised $730,000 through a discounted private placement to fund accelerated exploration at its promising Aurora and Yuinmery gold projects.

Elixir Energy has begun mobilisation for a three-week 2D seismic campaign across its highly prospective acreage in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming to advance gas resource appraisal and meet farm-in commitments with Santos.

Golden Horse Minerals continues to unlock significant high-grade gold mineralisation at its Hopes Hill project with new diamond and RC drilling results confirming both shallow and deep extensions. Regional drilling at Hakes Find and Marionete is underway, promising further insights.

Tempest Minerals has agreed to acquire a 145km² advanced gold portfolio in New Zealand’s North Island, unlocking multiple drill-ready targets in a prolific gold province. The $2 million all-scrip deal includes performance milestones tied to exploration success.