Latest Refining News

Gold Road Resources reports a 6% increase in attributable Mineral Resources to 4.81 million ounces and a 5% rise in Ore Reserves to 1.92 million ounces as of December 2024, driven by deeper open pit expansions and high-grade additions at Gilmour.

Enegex has reported steady progress in its West Yilgarn gold and copper exploration, highlighted by a new exploration license application and imminent aircore drilling at the Rocky Ridge prospect. The company maintains a solid cash position as it prepares for an active 2025 field season.

Chalice Mining reports a robust cash position of approximately $90 million and no debt as it progresses the Gonneville Project towards a targeted Final Investment Decision in 2027. The appointment of Dan Brearley as COO signals strengthened operational leadership amid ongoing metallurgical testwork and exploration activities.

Oceana Lithium Limited reports steady progress across its Northern Territory, Western Australia, and Brazil projects, underpinned by a successful $1.2 million capital raise and a solid cash position of $2.7 million.

Olympio Metals has secured an option to acquire 80% of the promising Dufay Copper-Gold Project in Quebec and plans to commence drilling imminently, while divesting non-core assets to strengthen its balance sheet.

Diatreme Resources has advanced its Northern Silica Project’s environmental studies to the final stages, completing critical groundwater and ecological assessments ahead of a mid-2025 draft EIS submission.

Patagonia Lithium Ltd has announced a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 3.8 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent at its Formentera Lithium Brine Project in Argentina, highlighting significant potential for resource upgrades through ongoing drilling and advanced extraction technology.

ADX Energy has accepted the award of a significant gas exploration permit offshore Italy’s Sicily Channel, positioning itself to tap into a highly prospective area with proven gas presence and favorable fiscal terms.

Eastern Resources Limited has reported promising preliminary metallurgical test results from its Lepidolite Hill Project, achieving an 80.5% recovery of lithia and producing a high-grade concentrate with low iron contamination.

Element 25 Limited has completed an updated feasibility study for its Butcherbird manganese project, targeting a 1.1 million tonnes per annum production over an 18.3-year mine life with robust economic returns and strategic ties to EV battery markets.

Matsa Resources has completed a 767m diamond drill hole at Fortitude North, designed to validate a novel seismic model indicating potential gold mineralisation. Early geological observations support the seismic data, setting the stage for further exploration.

Emyria Limited announces key leadership shifts with Greg Hutchinson stepping up as Executive Chairman and Dr. Michael Winlo transitioning to Chief Scientific Officer, aiming to scale innovative mental health therapies amid growing demand.