Latest Refining News

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.

Zoono Group reports expanding global trials of its shelf-life extension technology, engaging over 40 supermarket and packaging companies, while refining its product and managing cash flow amid cautious commercial adoption.

Sovereign Metals Limited has released an Optimised Pre-Feasibility Study for its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project, reaffirming its position as a future global leader in critical minerals production with robust economics and operational improvements.

Aruma Resources has defined coincident geophysical anomalies at its Fiery Creek Copper Project, pinpointing high-grade copper-silver and antimony mineralisation and preparing for maiden drilling in 2025.

Augustus Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold assays up to 50.3g/t Au from rock chips at its Clifton East prospect within the Music Well project, reinforcing the area’s significant exploration potential. The company is advancing geological mapping and planning drilling, supported by an AI-driven targeting study due in Q1 2025.

Ausgold Limited reports robust assay results from its extensive drilling campaign at the Katanning Gold Project and promising initial exploration at Woodanilling, underscoring significant growth prospects in Western Australia.

Gold Mountain Limited reveals significant Nickel-Copper-PGE anomalies at its Iguatu North Project in Brazil, marking a new exploration frontier with plans for targeted drilling.