Latest Refining News

Somerset Minerals Ltd has raised $2.39 million to fund its maiden drilling and surface sampling campaign at the Coppermine copper-silver project in Nunavut, targeting high-grade mineralisation supported by strong geophysical and historical data.

Australasian Metals Limited is streamlining its portfolio to concentrate on near-term exploration wins, launching a new IP survey at its promising May Queen gold project while exiting less viable ventures.

Power Minerals Limited has identified significant rare earth element potential at its prospective Santa Anna niobium carbonatite project in Brazil, signing a binding letter of intent to acquire the asset and planning immediate drilling to define an exploration target.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited (NMR) reports promising assay results from resource definition drilling at its Blackjack Gold Project in Queensland, confirming shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation and deeper extensions. The company is advancing refurbishment of its processing plant, targeting gold production in Q3 2025.

Deep Yellow Limited has deferred the Final Investment Decision for its flagship Tumas uranium project due to current uranium prices, while continuing detailed engineering and early works. The company remains confident in the project's robust economics and is progressing financing and development at its Mulga Rock project.

Adavale Resources has identified additional exploration targets at its Parkes Project and remains on track for maiden drilling in Q2 2025, reinforcing its position in the highly prospective Lachlan Fold Belt.

Magnetic Resources NL has significantly increased the Lady Julie North 4 gold deposit resource to 1.55 million ounces, supported by ongoing high-grade drilling and exceptional metallurgical recoveries of up to 97.5%. Feasibility studies for combined open pit and underground mining are advancing, targeting 150,000 ounces per annum over eight years.

Santos Limited's 2024 Annual Report reveals a 5% drop in production and a 9% fall in sales revenue, offset by progress in carbon capture and storage projects and emissions reductions. The company posted a net profit of $1.224 billion, down 14% from 2023.

Iluka Resources has released its inaugural Mineral Resource estimate for the Goschen South deposit in Victoria, revealing a substantial 630 million tonnes grading 3.7% heavy minerals. This discovery positions Iluka to significantly enhance feedstock supply for its pioneering rare earth refinery at Eneabba.

Critica Minerals Limited has announced a significant milestone with its Jupiter Project, revealing Australia’s largest and highest-grade clay hosted rare earth resource alongside successful metallurgical test results that promise substantial mass reduction and grade upgrade.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited is set to rebrand as Core Blue Minerals Limited, reflecting its strategic shift to diversify beyond cobalt into copper and other base metals through a new Earn-in agreement for the Halls Creek Project.

Diablo Resources has unveiled a high-grade copper discovery at its newly acquired Phoenix Copper Project near the prolific Lisbon Valley Mine in Utah, with initial rock samples returning up to 45.7% copper and 219 g/t silver. The company is advancing exploration with drilling planned for 2025.