Latest Refining News

Olympio Metals has unveiled a remarkable 19.4-metre intercept grading 17.29 grams per tonne gold at its Bousquet Project in Quebec, confirming multiple high-grade lodes at the Paquin prospect. Assays from six more holes are pending as the company plans further drilling and structural surveys.

Papyrus Australia has commissioned its Adelaide Rapid Prototyping & R&D Facility, marking a key step in validating its pulp technology and progressing towards commercial production. The company also released its interim financials and reported stable cash flow supporting ongoing operations.

Right Resources Limited has secured over A$1.1 million in R&D-related funding, advancing its geological research and mineralisation modelling in NSW’s Tumbarumba district through a strategic partnership with the University of Tasmania’s CODES.

St George Mining has partnered with Spain’s Tecnicas Reunidas to test advanced processing technology on its Araxá rare earths, aiming to unlock European markets alongside existing US and Brazilian alliances.

American Uranium Ltd has increased its Lo Herma uranium resource to 9.45 million pounds with 43% now Indicated, marking a 10% growth and advancing the project toward a pivotal Scoping Study in Q3 2026.

Australian Critical Minerals has commenced its first diamond drilling program at the Flint gold-silver project in Peru, targeting a large hydrothermal system. The company has also expanded its tenure close to the San Juan silver project, enhancing its exploration footprint.

Killi Resources has completed surface sampling at its Mt Rawdon West Project, revealing a significant gold-copper-molybdenum breccia linked to a large subvolcanic intrusive centre. Assay results expected in May will shape upcoming drilling plans.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has achieved 50% patient enrolment in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for injectable pentosan polysulfate sodium, advancing steadily towards an interim analysis expected in August 2026.

Battery Age Minerals has expanded its Apex Germanium-Gallium Project in Utah by 40%, staking 51 new mining claims adjacent to the historic Apex Mine. This move strengthens its foothold in a vital US critical minerals hub amid growing demand for semiconductor and defence supply chains.

MetalsGrove Mining has identified a standout 583 ppb gold soil anomaly at its Fifty-Five Prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, elevating it to top-priority status amid seven defined gold prospects. The company plans extensive follow-up sampling and mapping to advance these targets toward drilling.

FMR Resources has completed a deep diamond drillhole at Target L within its Chilean Llahuin Project, intersecting extensive mineralised porphyry and stockwork breccia zones with visible copper and molybdenite sulphides. The results confirm a significant porphyry system beneath volcanic cover, setting the stage for targeted Phase II drilling.

Pivotal Metals has launched Phase 2 metallurgical testwork at its Horden Lake project in Quebec, aiming to enhance metal recoveries and project economics while drilling progresses at its Belleterre exploration sites.