Latest Refining News

Imagion Biosystems has secured FDA clearance to proceed with its Phase 1b/2 trial of the MagSense® HER2 Imaging Agent, targeting improved detection of HER2+ breast cancer. Patient recruitment is expected to start in Q3 2026, marking a crucial step toward commercialisation.

Tali Resources has kicked off an extensive aircore drilling program targeting 10 high-potential prospects at its West Arunta Project, aiming to unlock significant mineral deposits with results expected by July.

Entropy Neurodynamics has successfully dosed all six participants in the first cohort of its Phase 2 trial for TRP-8803, an intravenous psilocin therapy targeting Binge Eating Disorder. The study demonstrated controlled psychedelic responses, setting the stage for a Data and Safety Monitoring Board review and topline results expected in July 2026.

White Cliff Minerals has extended its Danvers copper mineralisation footprint to over 1.8km strike, revealing multiple thick, high-grade zones including bornite-rich sulphides along new fault contacts.

Yugo Metals has secured a $5 million oversubscribed placement to ramp up drilling across its gold, nickel-cobalt, and base metals projects in the Balkans, positioning the company for significant exploration milestones over the next 18 months.

Santana Minerals' Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project has entered the hearing phase of its regulatory assessment, with concurrent technical hearings scheduled for June and a statutory decision due by late October 2026.

Avenira Limited has approved a $2.6 million budget to kickstart a comprehensive drilling and sampling campaign at its Jundee South Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to unlock new gold targets within the prolific Yandal-Wiluna province.

Megado Minerals is poised to kick off its maiden drilling campaign at the Iberian Copper Project in northern Spain, targeting historic copper oxide deposits and exploring for deeper sulphide mineralisation with new geophysical surveys underway.

Nelson Resources has appointed Nevada Rand LLC to lead the next phase of underground diamond drilling at its Gold Point Project in Nevada, targeting high-grade vein extensions beyond historic workings.

Union Star Metals (ASX: USM) has identified a significant concealed gold target beneath shallow volcanic cover at its Cobb Creek Project in Nevada, with integrated geophysical and geochemical data converging to define the prospect. Drilling is targeted for September 2026 following upcoming DDIP surveys and advanced permitting.

Black Bear Minerals has engaged Ausenco for detailed restart studies at its Shafter Silver Project, while securing a non-binding financing support letter from Export Finance Australia to explore funding pathways aligned with U.S.-Australia critical minerals priorities.

Tarrina Resources has identified five high-confidence sulphide chargeability anomalies at its Walparuta IOCG Project, including a large, untested target that aligns with magnetic and gravity data. Historic drilling validates the geophysical model, setting the stage for imminent drill testing.