Latest Refining News

Maronan Metals has significantly expanded its resource confidence at the Maronan Project, reporting a 2.5-fold increase in the Indicated Silver-Lead resource and introducing a maiden Indicated Copper-Gold resource. This update underscores the project’s growing potential as it advances towards development.

Equinox Resources has validated refinery-grade bauxite with strong extractable alumina and notable gallium concentrations at its Campo Grande Project in Brazil, reinforcing its position in the critical minerals sector.

Lefroy Exploration has reported outstanding near-surface gold assay results from its Lucky Strike project, validating resource models and revealing promising high-grade zones. With diamond drilling underway to explore a potential larger Stage 2 pit, the company is advancing its development plans backed by partner funding.

EMVision Medical Devices has activated two additional key sites in its pivotal trial for the emu™ bedside brain scanner, advancing its path toward FDA clearance. These new sites join a growing network of leading stroke centres across the US and Australia.

Solstice Minerals has reported compelling new gold intercepts from its Phase II drilling at the Bluetooth Gold Prospect, reinforcing the site's commercial potential and setting the stage for further exploration in Western Australia's Yarri Project.

Raiden Resources is expanding its Phase 2 drilling at the Vuzel Gold Project in Bulgaria, doubling the planned meters after every hole has revealed near-surface gold mineralisation. This move aims to better define the system and push towards a maiden resource.

Perpetual Resources is set to commence its first-ever drilling campaign at the Igrejinha Lithium Project in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, targeting high-grade spodumene pegmatites with results expected in July.

MTM Critical Metals has achieved a breakthrough in recovering high-grade antimony from U.S.-sourced electronic waste, surpassing traditional mine grades and supporting U.S. efforts to secure critical metal supplies amid global supply disruptions.

Lincoln Minerals has revealed a sophisticated multi-phase copper-base metals system at its Minbrie Project in South Australia, following a detailed re-logging and assay program. With laboratory results pending, the company is gearing up for targeted drilling in the second half of 2025.

Babylon Pump & Power Limited (ASX – BPP) announces transformational acquisitions of Blue Hire and Matrix Hydro Services, significantly expanding its equipment rental and water management capabilities. The company is funding this growth through a $3.5 million entitlement offer and a $21.2 million debt facility, targeting a doubling of EBITDA by FY26.

Babylon Pump & Power is set to acquire Blue Hire, expanding its rental fleet and market reach in Western Australia, while extending its retail entitlement offer deadline to June 13.

Volt Resources has reshaped its executive team to sharpen focus on downstream graphite refining and advanced materials, appointing Trevor Matthews to its board while repositioning CEO Prashant Chintawar.