Latest Refining News

Mammoth Minerals has finalized its acquisition of two promising US gold projects and revamped its leadership to spearhead a high-grade gold drilling campaign.

Hillgrove Resources has announced the discovery of a new high-grade copper-gold mineralisation zone, the 'Saddle' Zone, at its Kanmantoo Copper Mine, promising near-term resource growth with minimal infrastructure needs.

Dateline Resources has identified six new high-priority gold targets at its Colosseum Gold-REE Project in California, expanding the scope of its 1.1 million ounce resource. These targets share key geophysical signatures with known mineralisation, with drilling set to begin in September.

Sunshine Metals has initiated diamond drilling at Liontown North, backed by a Queensland government grant, aiming to validate a new geological fold model that could extend the Liontown gold resource. Concurrent drilling at Sybil and upcoming resource updates promise a busy exploration period.

Canterbury Resources has begun drilling a deep 900m diamond hole at its Briggs Copper Project, aiming to unlock new resource potential adjacent to the existing deposit. Supported by a government grant and a joint venture partner, this drilling campaign could reshape the project’s outlook.

BHP Group Limited reported record iron ore and copper production for FY2025, underpinned by operational excellence and disciplined capital allocation. The company outlined growth project updates, maintained strong margins, and reaffirmed its decarbonisation and social value commitments.

Alma Metals has initiated a 900m deep diamond drilling program at its Briggs Copper Project, targeting a key geophysical anomaly adjacent to existing resources. Supported by a $250,000 Queensland Government grant, early drilling has revealed visible copper mineralisation, with assay results anticipated next quarter.

Lincoln Minerals has verified a continuous multi-metal sulphide system extending over 7km at its Minbrie Project in South Australia, setting the stage for a high-impact drilling campaign in late 2025.

Resouro Strategic Metals launches a CAD 2 million private placement to fund engineering work advancing its Tiros project in Brazil, marking a key step toward a Preliminary Economic Assessment.

Universal Biosensors has extended the due diligence period with major investor Viburnum Funds as it continues to negotiate a secured loan facility, with no binding commitment yet reached.

CuFe Ltd announces a remarkable 400% increase in its Gecko copper-gold resource at Tennant Creek, boosting the total project resource to 24.3 million tonnes. This comprehensive update integrates decades of historical data and expands the deposit’s economic potential with byproduct metals.

Pure Resources reaffirms exceptional metallurgical results at its Garnet Hills Project, achieving garnet grades up to 98% through sustainable processing. The company is now scaling up testing and forging strategic collaborations in the US to unlock downstream rare earth opportunities.