Latest Refining News

Western Gold Resources has signed a pivotal 24-month toll milling agreement, advancing its Gold Duke Project towards near-term production amid rising gold prices and a recent capital raise.

Resources & Energy Group Limited (REZ) reports strong progress in gold production at East Menzies with two successful gold pours and a $1.1 million capital raise, while divesting its Mount Mackenzie asset to sharpen focus on Western Australia.

West Cobar Metals has completed the acquisition of the Mystique Gold Project in Western Australia and reported a maiden inferred mineral resource at its Bulla Park copper-antimony deposit in New South Wales, while drilling assays from its Fraser Range copper-gold targets are pending.

Admiralty Resources NL reports steady progress at its Mariposa Iron Ore Project in Chile, securing a major sales contract and advancing critical infrastructure during Q2 2025.

Quantum Graphite Limited has made significant strides in developing its Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, progressing detailed planning with government stakeholders and attracting new financiers for its Uley 2 project. Exploration and purification testwork updates promise to refine its resource and product quality outlook.

Besra Gold has appointed a new, experienced Board and advanced drilling and metallurgical trials at its Jugan deposit, while awaiting a critical mining lease renewal.

Rapid Critical Metals has completed a $10.5 million capital raise to acquire major silver projects in New South Wales, appointed Byron Miles as Managing Director, and expanded its land holdings near the Webbs Silver Project by 26 times.

Ausmon Resources reports promising assay results from recent drilling programs targeting rare earth elements in South Australia and base metals near Broken Hill, NSW, setting the stage for expanded exploration.

Aspire Mining Limited has refined its Ovoot Coking Coal Project development plans to reduce upfront capital expenditure, progressing towards mining commencement in Q4 2025 amid positive market feedback and advancing infrastructure contracts.

Sultan Resources advances exploration in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt with promising gold-copper targets while managing a modest capital raise and reviewing WA assets.

Scorpion Minerals has completed initial drilling at its Pharos Gold Project with assays expected soon, while expanding its Murchison footprint through a strategic JV. The company also explores options to unlock value from its Mt Mulcahy copper asset.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected for up to US$903 million in Brazilian government funding to advance its Colossus Rare Earth Project, while delivering Brazil’s first locally sourced rare earth oxides and posting robust Pre-Feasibility Study results.