Latest Refining News

Sky Metals has achieved a metallurgical breakthrough at its Doradilla Tin Deposit in NSW, recovering approximately 78% tin and defining an initial Exploration Target of up to 15 million tonnes. This development positions Doradilla as a promising complement to the company’s flagship Tallebung project.

Patagonia Lithium has announced a 319% increase in its Formentera Lithium Brine Project resource to 551,400 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, underpinned by high porosity and lithium grades. The company plans a 1,000 tonnes per annum demonstration plant in 2025/26, leveraging proven Ekosolve extraction technology.

VBX Limited has successfully listed on the ASX and revealed strong preliminary feasibility results for its Wuudagu Bauxite Project, positioning itself to capitalize on rising bauxite demand and supply uncertainties.

Archer Materials advances its quantum computing and medical diagnostics technologies, extending key partnerships and forming a new advisory board while maintaining a strong cash position to fuel development.

Infini Resources is refining its exploration model at the Portland Creek Uranium Project after promising Phase 1 drilling results, setting the stage for a critical Phase 2 diamond drilling campaign in Q3 2025.

King River Resources has reported significant gold assay results from its April 2025 drilling at Kurundi Main and promising geochemical anomalies at Kuiper, setting the stage for imminent drilling at these Northern Territory targets.

Future Battery Minerals has kicked off a 1,500m reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Miriam Project in Western Australia, targeting promising gold prospects Forrest and Canyon. Results are expected by early September, with plans to advance Forrest to a Mineral Resource Estimate later this year.

Stavely Minerals has reported a significant high-grade gold intercept at its Fairview South prospect, extending mineralisation over a large strike length and setting the stage for expanded exploration.

Red Hill Minerals has reported promising new drilling results that expand gold and base metal targets at its West Pilbara project, reinforcing the potential for resource growth.

Australian Strategic Materials unveils a transformative heap leach approach for its Dubbo Project, cutting upfront capital costs by over half and accelerating rare earth oxide production amid rising global demand.

Sunshine Metals has completed resource infill drilling at its Plateau gold-silver prospect and reconnaissance drilling at the Salla gold-copper-zinc prospect, delivering results that support an upcoming resource update and further exploration.

Castile Resources has integrated bismuth as a by-product into its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study following China’s export restrictions, positioning itself as a key supplier amid global supply shocks. The company also advances exploration with innovative technology and secures strategic partnerships in critical mineral supply chains.