Latest Refining News

St George Mining has initiated a 10,000-metre drilling program at its Araxá Project in Brazil, aiming to significantly grow its already substantial rare earths and niobium resource. The campaign combines multiple drilling techniques alongside a high-resolution airborne magnetic survey to unlock further mineral potential.

Hawsons Iron Limited has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX as it prepares to announce a proposed capital raising, signaling a pivotal moment for the iron ore miner.

North Stawell Minerals Ltd (ASX, NSM) is advancing its gold exploration ambitions with a $3.6 million equity raising aimed at funding key projects near the prolific Stawell Gold Mine in Victoria. The capital injection will support drilling and geological modelling to unlock new gold discoveries under a thin sediment cover.

North Stawell Minerals has launched a $3.6 million equity raising, anchored by a cornerstone investor, to fund exploration at key Victorian gold projects and sustain operational momentum through 2025.

PYC Therapeutics has secured Safety Review Committee approval to increase dosing in its clinical trial for a novel treatment targeting Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, a rare blinding genetic disease. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the development of PYC-001, a first-in-class RNA therapy.

Celsius Resources’ Philippine subsidiary has launched a detailed drilling campaign to refine the feasibility and engineering plans for its flagship copper-gold project, aiming to unlock further value and operational clarity.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has expanded its Overland Project by approximately 2,000 km², unveiling new copper-gold basement targets alongside ongoing uranium exploration in the highly prospective Delamerian region of South Australia.

Patriot Battery Metals has confirmed pollucite as the primary caesium host mineral at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, revealing significant caesium mineralization at the Vega and Rigel zones. The company plans to include caesium in its next Mineral Resource update and is exploring its potential as a valuable by-product alongside lithium, tantalum, and gallium.

Advance Metals has reported impressive initial diamond drilling results from its first hole at the Yoquivo Silver-Gold Project in Mexico, revealing multiple high-grade silver-gold zones that could expand the project's resource potential.

DeSoto Resources has commenced earthworks and is preparing to launch its maiden drilling program at the Spectrum REE-Au-Cu Project in the Northern Territory, targeting promising copper, gold, and rare earth element prospects.

Pilbara Minerals Limited has announced a significant 2025 Mineral Resource update for its Pilgangoora Operation, increasing contained lithium oxide by 23% to 5.7 million tonnes and reinforcing its status as a global lithium powerhouse.

Siren Gold Limited advances its Langdons Antimony-Gold Project with promising high-grade surface samples and a key exploration permit application, positioning itself amid rising demand for critical minerals.