Latest Refining News

St Barbara Limited confirms a robust Simberi Expansion Project with a 13-year life of mine plan delivering 2.2 million ounces of gold and annual production exceeding 220,000 ounces from FY28. The project’s strong economics and infrastructure upgrades position it as a significant growth driver amid regulatory uncertainties.

Red Hill Minerals delivered $3.35 million in royalty revenue from the Onslow Iron Project for the March quarter, declared a fully franked dividend, and progressed exploration across key gold, base metals, and iron ore projects.

FMR Resources has completed its inaugural drilling program at the Demoiselle Prospect within the Fairfield Copper Project, with assay results expected shortly. The company also expanded its portfolio by staking the high-grade Goshen Copper Project, positioning itself for a robust exploration campaign in 2025.

Australian Critical Minerals reports significant high-grade iron ore discoveries at its Pilbara Shaw and Cooletha projects, while strategically withdrawing from rare earths to concentrate on iron assets.

Predictive Discovery Limited has reported robust drilling results at its Bankan Gold Project in Guinea, alongside key environmental approvals and a strategic A$69 million capital raise, positioning the company for accelerated development.

Lord Resources has identified compelling new copper sulphide targets at its Ilgarari Copper Project through a detailed gravity survey and has formally commenced an earn-in agreement to acquire up to 80% interest in the project’s sulphide rights.

MinRex Resources reports promising gold and silver assay results from its Sunny Corner Project in NSW and secures a strategic farm-in option over the Fraser Range Copper-Gold Project in WA, underpinning its growth ambitions.

Desert Metals Limited has advanced its gold exploration in Côte d'Ivoire with extensive drilling programs at Tengrela South and Adzope, supported by a recent $3.25 million placement to fund ongoing activities.

Iceni Gold Limited reports promising gold mineralisation from its maiden RC drilling at the Guyer Trend, supported by ongoing diamond drilling and geophysical surveys under a $35 million farm-in with Gold Road Resources.

Latitude 66 Limited’s March 2025 quarterly report highlights a compelling Scoping Study for its flagship KSB Gold-Cobalt Project in Finland, confirming strong economics and promising expansion potential. Concurrently, exploration advances at KSB North and Edjudina, alongside strategic corporate developments.

Patronus Resources has upgraded its Mertondale gold Mineral Resource Estimate to 480,000 ounces and is progressing a Scoping Study, while also identifying strong VMS potential at its Cardinia Project and expanding strategic investments.

Miramar Resources has unveiled significant nickel-copper sulphide discoveries at its Bangemall project, supported by a $1.8 million capital raise to accelerate exploration across multiple Western Australian projects.