Latest Refining News

Manuka Resources reports strong progress on its Taranaki VTM iron sands project with key regulatory approvals underway, while preparing to restart precious metals production at Wonawinta and Mt Boppy in 2025.

Santa Fe Minerals advanced its exploration efforts in the March quarter, expanding gold anomaly footprints at Challa North and deploying high-resolution drone magnetics at Watsons Well to refine vanadium-titanium-iron targets.

Patriot Resources has significantly expanded its footprint in Zambia's Mumbwa copper district, reporting impressive high-grade copper and gold samples and outlining an ambitious exploration program for 2025, contingent on a planned capital raise.

Heavy Minerals Limited is on the cusp of releasing its Port Gregory Garnet Project Pre-Feasibility Study, while simultaneously exploring a promising new industrial minerals opportunity and advancing funding efforts.

Matsa Resources has commenced mining at its Devon Pit Gold Mine, backed by a robust feasibility study and a maiden reserve of 46,000 ounces. The company also sealed a $101 million option deal with AngloGold Ashanti for part of its Lake Carey project, while successfully fending off an unsolicited takeover bid.

EverGreen Lithium’s 2024 drilling at the Bynoe Project confirms anomalous gold mineralisation but no significant lithium, prompting a strategic pivot to expanded gold and pegmatite exploration in 2025.

Hawthorn Resources has updated its Anglo Saxon gold project with a revised pit optimisation study reflecting higher gold prices and plans an 8,000m drilling program to de-risk mining. Meanwhile, the company converted its Mt Bevan equity stake to a 1% FOB royalty, positioning for future value from premium magnetite production.

Resources & Energy Group Limited (REZ) has achieved a pivotal milestone with its first gold doré pour from the East Menzies vat leach trial, while divesting its Mount Mackenzie project to sharpen focus on Western Australia growth.

White Energy Company Limited has marked significant progress in its mining exploration and coal technology divisions during the March 2025 quarter, including achieving a key farm-in milestone and raising $3.7 million net from an entitlement offer.

Omega Oil and Gas has reported robust oil and gas flows from its Canyon-1H well in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, confirming commercial potential and securing $7 million in fresh capital alongside a strategic board appointment.

Arcadia Minerals is gearing up for a significant drilling campaign at its Karibib Copper Gold Project while navigating a competitive funding process for the Swanson Tantalum Mine. Strategic partnerships remain central to the company’s growth plans amid cautious lithium market conditions.

New Murchison Gold Limited reports breakthrough ultra-high grade gold intercepts at Crown Prince alongside a robust feasibility study and strong funding position, setting the stage for mid-2025 mining commencement.