Latest Refining News

Firetail Resources has identified an 800-metre strike of high-grade copper-only mineralisation at the Earl’s Target within its Skyline Copper Project in Newfoundland, bolstering the case for Cyprus-style VMS deposits in the region.

Ionic Rare Earths is broadening its Viridion Joint Venture to include a US-based rare earth refinery, aiming to strengthen a secure supply chain for critical magnet and heavy rare earth oxides outside China.

Waratah Minerals has confirmed significant extensions to its Spur Gold Corridor in NSW, revealing high-grade gold intercepts and promising porphyry copper-gold mineralisation. The expanded drilling program aims to unlock further potential in this emerging gold discovery.

Viridis Mining and Minerals is expanding its Viridion joint venture to develop a rare earth refinery in the U.S., leveraging Brazilian feedstock and proprietary technology to meet growing demand for secure, non-Chinese rare earths.

Alligator Energy advances regulatory approvals and construction preparations for its Samphire Uranium Project’s Field Recovery Trial, a critical step toward commercial production.

Makilala Mining has appointed leading consultants to refine and optimise the MCB Copper-Gold Project’s mine plan and infrastructure design, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and environmental outcomes.

Beacon Minerals has confirmed extensive high-grade gold mineralisation at its Iguana deposit within the Lady Ida Project, following a 201-hole drilling program. The results bolster confidence in the Stage 1 Pit mining inventory and set the stage for further exploration.

iTech Minerals reports significant historical gold and antimony mineralisation at its Falchion Prospect in the Northern Territory, revealing expanded targets along an 18km prospective structural corridor. Planned geophysical surveys and drilling aim to unlock further value in the Reynolds Range Project.

True North Copper’s latest drilling campaign at the Great Australia Mine reveals promising new copper-gold-cobalt mineralisation zones beyond existing resources, signaling potential for resource expansion and mine life extension.

Pact Group Holdings has completed a $775 million refinancing of its senior and subordinated debt, extending maturities and reducing near-term refinancing risk while maintaining growth capacity.

Ark Mines has launched a detailed metallurgical improvement program at its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earth and Heavy Minerals project, aiming to refine processing techniques and expand its resource base. The work supports a Pre-Feasibility Study due early next year.

Sky Metals reports strong, shallow tin intercepts from ongoing drilling at its Tallebung Tin Project, significantly expanding the deposit footprint and extending mineralisation in all directions.