Latest Refining News

Enova Mining has completed its first systematic geochemical sampling at the Santo Antônio do Jacinto project in Brazil, marking a significant step in exploring rare earth elements in a promising greenfield area. Assay results are expected by the end of September, setting the stage for targeted follow-up exploration.

Sunshine Metals has initiated a 14-hole diamond drilling campaign at its Sybil Epithermal Gold Project, targeting key high-grade veins at Francis Creek. This marks a significant step in unlocking the potential of a largely underexplored gold system analogous to the nearby Pajingo mine.

Tivan Limited reports outstanding metallurgical test results for its Speewah Fluorite Project, achieving acidgrade fluorite purity exceeding industry standards and unveiling promising ore sorting technology that could reshape project economics.

Castle Minerals has initiated a focused auger drilling campaign at its Kandia Gold Project in Ghana, aiming to extend known mineralised zones and explore new targets identified through advanced aeromagnetic data. The company also plans a similar campaign at Kpali and is pursuing a strategic acquisition in Côte d’Ivoire to broaden its West African footprint.

Far East Gold has identified 14 new high-priority exploration targets at its Idenburg Project in Indonesia, doubling the total to 29 and significantly expanding its discovery scope in a prolific mining region.

Southern Palladium has initiated a comprehensive drilling campaign at its Bengwenyama PGM project, marking a critical step toward completing its Definitive Feasibility Study in early 2026. The program aims to refine metallurgical data and mine design while regulatory approvals edge closer.

Marmota Limited has enlisted titanium specialist Richard Stockwell to advance its promising Muckanippie titanium mineral sands project, aiming to refine resource estimates and guide future drilling programs.

Western Yilgarn Limited has identified seven promising gold exploration targets within its Gascoyne Gold Project, located just 8.7km from Benz Mining’s Glenburgh deposit in Western Australia. The findings stem from a detailed geophysical review highlighting structural and magnetic features analogous to the nearby gold system.

West Coast Silver Limited has launched an intensified exploration campaign at its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project following impressive initial drilling results, aiming to expand and quantify near-surface and deeper silver mineralisation.

Prospech Limited has announced a pro-rata renounceable entitlement offer aiming to raise up to $1.62 million to fund metallurgical testing and exploration at its Korsnäs rare earth elements project in Finland. The offer is partially underwritten and includes attaching options, reflecting the company’s ongoing development efforts and funding needs.

Manhattan Corporation has completed its inaugural fieldwork at the Hook Lake Project in Nunavut, revealing extensive mineralized outcrops beyond known areas and setting the stage for a high-resolution magnetic survey and maiden drilling campaign in 2026.

Lightning Minerals is set to commence a significant diamond drilling program targeting high-grade gold zones at its newly acquired Mt Turner project in Queensland, aiming to unlock deeper mineralisation along the Drummer Fault.