Latest Refining News

Volt Resources exceeded its graphite production goals in Q4 2024, producing over 800 tonnes at its Ukrainian Zavalievsky mine, while progressing development of its Tanzanian Bunyu Graphite Project and refining a novel US-based purification process.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has delivered a maiden Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate product with exceptional recovery rates, alongside a substantial resource upgrade at its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil.

Southern Hemisphere Mining Limited has reported a significant 15% extension to the Cerro-Ferro copper-gold system strike length, alongside promising drilling results that set the stage for a resource upgrade and deeper exploration in 2025.

Lord Resources has secured an earn-in agreement for the Ilgarari Copper Project in Western Australia and commenced detailed gravity surveys, marking a significant step in its copper exploration strategy.

Mont Royal Resources confirms a continuous lithium mineralised zone at its Bohier Lithium Project in Quebec, highlighting promising exploration potential while stepping back from its Wapatik Gold-Copper option.

Grand Gulf Energy Limited reports steady oil production and strategic progress on its helium projects, including a planned 3D seismic survey and ongoing funding discussions, while implementing cost controls in a softening market.

Astute Metals reports breakthrough lithium mineralisation at its Red Mountain Project in Nevada, with new high-grade zones and exceptional metallurgical leachability results paving the way for a maiden resource in 2025.

Quantum Graphite has lodged its final US$300 million financing application with the US EXIM Bank for Project Utile, alongside securing a new exploration license EL7019 in South Australia. The company is poised to release updated JORC 2012 exploration targets soon, underpinning its growth strategy.

Trek Metals has reported impressive high-grade gold intercepts at its Christmas Creek Project in Western Australia, signaling the potential for a significant orogenic gold system. The company is advancing its exploration with refined drilling targets and ongoing work at its McEwen Hills Niobium Project.

McLaren Minerals is set to begin a six-week drilling campaign at its McLaren Titanium Project in Western Australia, aiming to boost resource confidence and explore deposit extensions.

Emmerson Resources has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its White Devil deposit, adding nearly 490,000 ounces of high-grade gold and expanding the Tennant Creek resource base by 130% to 866,000 ounces. This milestone sets the stage for accelerated development and potential reclassification of the deposit under the joint venture with Pan African Resources.

Artrya Limited reports solid progress on its FDA 510(k) application and secures a A$5 million capital raise, positioning itself for imminent commercial rollout in the US healthcare sector.