Latest Refining News

Celsius Resources' Philippine affiliate has engaged Ausenco for a critical engineering design update, backed by a $10 million loan to push the Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project closer to construction.

Hot Chili Limited has announced a significant expansion of its La Verde copper-gold porphyry discovery in Chile, doubling the known mineralisation footprint and confirming multiple higher-grade zones. The discovery remains open for further growth with phase-two drilling planned.

AuKing Mining and Orion Resources have signed a non-binding $8 million financing term sheet with US lender Nebari to advance the Cloncurry Gold Project acquisition and development.

Lincoln Minerals has confirmed multiple uranium anomalies at its Yallunda Project in South Australia, reinforcing the site's exploration potential. The company plans an expanded exploration program in the second half of 2025 to further define mineralised zones.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX:HRE) confirms significant high-grade uranium, scandium, and rare earth element assays from its Radium Hill project, setting the stage for targeted drilling in 2025.

Diablo Resources has identified four promising copper targets within its Phoenix Copper Project in the prolific Lisbon Valley Mining District, setting the stage for drilling in Q3 2025 amid a bullish copper market.

Arizona Lithium has achieved a landmark regulatory approval for Phase 1 production at its Prairie Lithium Project, marking the first lithium brine operation sanctioned in Saskatchewan. Updated drilling and modeling have significantly expanded the project's resource base and production potential.

Tivan Limited has initiated a comprehensive 35,000m drilling program at its Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia, aiming to expand its mineral resource and advance feasibility studies ahead of a Final Investment Decision in 2026.

Yari Minerals has completed the acquisition of the Rolleston South Coal Project, adding a significant 78.9 million tonne inferred coal resource in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. The company plans to expand and upgrade this resource through upcoming drilling campaigns.

Podium Minerals has announced a significant expansion of its Parks Reef Project in Western Australia with a new inferred copper-gold resource, enhancing the project's multi-metal portfolio and increasing its payable metals basket value by 21%.

Tungsten Mining NL has reported a maiden inferred mineral resource at its Hatches Creek Project, revealing significant tungsten and copper grades that underpin its ambitions to become a key critical minerals producer.

Almonty Industries reports steady tungsten market conditions and completes key financing for its Sangdong Mine, while posting a $34.6 million net loss in Q1 2025. The company advances its US Domestication and plans to restart Los Santos Mine in 2026.