Latest Refining News

Olympio Metals has resumed drilling at its Bousquet Gold Project in Quebec, focusing on the Paquin Prospect to build on last year’s high-grade gold discoveries. The new program aims to modernise data and explore previously under-drilled shallow zones.

Brazilian Rare Earths has confirmed a breakthrough low-temperature acid-cure process achieving up to 97% rare earth extraction at just 150°C, promising lower costs and enhanced scalability for its Brazilian operations.

Rhythm Biosciences has taken a significant step toward commercialising its ColoSTAT blood test for colorectal cancer by enrolling the first physician in its Access Program, marking the transition from clinical trials to routine clinical use.

Dart Mining NL has acquired the Skarn Ridge Copper-Gold and Mt Bauple Graphite projects in southeast Queensland for AUD 25,000, adding two exploration permits to its growing portfolio. This strategic move strengthens Dart’s regional presence and exploration pipeline in a historically mineral-rich area.

Critical Resources Limited has launched a six-month evaluation program in partnership with the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology to develop next-generation solid-state lithium-ion battery materials, aiming to reduce technical risks and accelerate prototype development.

BPM Minerals has raised A$3.5 million in a placement anchored by Terra Capital and Tribeca Investment Partners to accelerate exploration at its promising Forelands Gold Project in Western Australia.

Lindian Resources has launched a significant Stage 2 drilling program at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, aiming to upgrade resource confidence and expand production capacity. The initiative targets converting up to 40 million tonnes of inferred resources to indicated status, underpinning plans to increase ore throughput and monazite concentrate output.

Pantera Minerals has completed its inaugural modern geochemical sampling program at the Gilham Silver-Antimony Project in Arkansas, uncovering new geological insights and setting the stage for drilling. The company maintains a disciplined capital approach amid rising silver prices.

AGL Energy reported a steady first half with flat underlying EBITDA and a narrowed FY26 earnings outlook, while accelerating its renewable projects and forming a strategic partnership with Aussie Broadband.

Novo Resources has significantly expanded the exploration target at its Belltopper Gold Project in Victoria, incorporating new reef discoveries and extensions that increase potential gold ounces by up to 54%. The company plans drilling in the second half of 2026 to further validate these promising findings.

Grand Gulf Energy’s initial fieldwork at its Dry Wash Antimony Project in Utah reveals visible stibnite mineralisation, hinting at promising shallow deposits linked to nearby known mineral systems.

FMR Resources has reported encouraging initial assay results from its Goshen drilling at the Fairfield Copper Project in Canada, confirming a mineralised copper system open in multiple directions. Further assays and integrated geophysical analysis are underway to refine exploration targets.