Latest Refining News

Blue Star Helium has successfully commissioned its Pinon Canyon Plant in the US, commencing integrated helium production and spot-market sales. CEO Trent Spry is on-site, advancing optimisation and strategic partnerships.

Dynamic Metals has initiated a four-hole diamond drilling program at its Cognac West prospect, aiming to deepen understanding of gold-copper mineralisation beneath earlier drilling. Supported by government co-funding, this marks a pivotal step in advancing one of the company's most promising targets.

GoldArc Resources has kicked off a comprehensive 34,000-metre grade control drilling campaign at its Mt Stirling gold deposit, aiming to sharpen resource estimates and pave the way for mining operations.

Empire Resources has reported encouraging preliminary assay results from its January 2026 aircore drilling program at the Yuinmery Copper-Gold Project, highlighting new gold and copper mineralisation across multiple prospects. The company plans follow-up deeper drilling to better define these targets.

Terra Metals’ latest drilling results at the Dante Project confirm one of Australia’s largest titanium-vanadium-copper-platinum group metal systems, showcasing thick, continuous mineralisation and promising metallurgical potential.

Pure Foods Tasmania reports a significant operational turnaround in 1H FY26, driven by strategic cost reductions, expanded distribution deals with major retailers, and the acquisition of premium ice cream brand Elato.

Caprice Resources has identified four promising new gold targets south of its Vadrians deposit at the Island Gold Project, following initial air core drilling results. These findings pave the way for deeper drilling and potential resource expansion.

CZR Resources has confirmed extensive shallow gold mineralisation with high-grade shoots at its Top Camp deposit in the Pilbara, setting the stage for renewed drilling activity backed by a strong cash position.

MRG Metals has confirmed significant rare earth and critical mineral concentrations in shallow alluvial deposits at its Adriano Project in Mozambique, highlighting promising district-scale potential and a low-cost development pathway.

AusQuest Limited reports strong assay results from its Cangallo project in Peru, revealing a large, continuous copper-gold mineralised system with promising high-grade intervals and plans for extensive follow-up drilling.

Riedel Resources has reported impressive high-grade gold and silver assay results from its diamond drilling at the Tintic deposit in Arizona, reinforcing the potential of the Kingman Gold Project. These findings pave the way for expanded exploration and metallurgical testing.

Vita Resources has commenced mobilisation for its inaugural auger drilling campaign at the Ninnis Gold Project in Western Australia, targeting key regional structures known for significant gold discoveries.