Latest Refining News

Iltani Resources reports continued broad high-grade silver and base metals assay results from recent drilling at its Orient West project in Queensland, reinforcing its status as Australia's premier silver-indium discovery.

Kinetiko Energy has begun drilling its third production test well at Brakfontein, applying revised techniques to boost gas recovery ahead of a planned 2026 micro LNG plant launch.

Lake Resources has increased its Measured and Indicated lithium resource at the Kachi Project in Argentina to 8.2 million tonnes LCE, revealing higher-grade lithium zones and enhanced recovery technology. This update strengthens the project's economic outlook amid ongoing feasibility and environmental assessments.

Prospect Resources has kicked off an extensive Phase 2 drilling campaign at its Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia, aiming to expand and upgrade its maiden resource estimate while exploring new regional targets.

Aureka Limited has confirmed gold mineralisation on the previously untested western flank of the Irvine Basalt at its flagship Irvine Project, signalling a potential significant expansion beyond existing resources.

Strickland Metals is advancing its 7.4 million ounce Rogozna Gold and Base Metals Project in Serbia through expanded development studies, community engagement, and key management appointments. The company targets a scoping study release by year-end 2025.

Cobre Limited reports exceptional copper and silver recoveries from long-term in-situ leaching tests at its Ngami Copper Project, advancing plans for a pilot plant to validate this innovative extraction method.

Encounter Resources has announced its maiden inferred niobium mineral resource estimate at the Aileron project in Western Australia, marking a significant step in developing a critical minerals hub in the West Arunta region.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has initiated an in-situ recovery field trial at its Ema Rare Earths Project, aiming to validate the deposit's unique characteristics and advance towards commercial production.

Sipa Resources has integrated a detailed historical heli-magnetic survey with regional data at its Tunkillia North gold project, revealing multiple structural targets within a large gold anomaly near Barton Gold’s 1.6 million-ounce deposit. The company is advancing environmental and heritage approvals ahead of planned drilling programs.

North Stawell Minerals has reported promising drill results from its first hole at Darlington West, revealing new Stawell-type gold mineralisation and validating its predictive modelling approach.

Northern Minerals has completed a pivotal drilling program at its Dazzler deposit, revealing new geological insights and expanding exploration targets for heavy rare earth elements in Western Australia.