Latest Refining News

D3 Energy has successfully completed production testing at its Nooitgedacht Major borehole in South Africa's ER315 permit, revealing robust gas flow rates and high helium concentrations that underscore the project's economic promise.

Lucapa Diamond Company has identified two significant conductive base metal targets at its Merlin Diamond Project in the Northern Territory, marking a major milestone after 25 years without geophysical surveys. These targets lie just 50km from the world-class McArthur River zinc-lead mine, suggesting strong exploration potential.

Dart Mining's latest rock chip assays from the Triumph Gold Project reveal significant high-grade gold and silver mineralisation, confirming historical data and opening new avenues for exploration and resource growth.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Limited reports strong assay results from its 2024 drilling program at the Ema project, confirming widespread high-grade rare earth mineralisation ideal for in-situ recovery mining.

Sun Silver Limited reports exceptional drilling results from its Maverick Springs Project in Nevada, revealing a standout 132.59m mineralised intercept with high silver-gold grades that surpass current resource averages, highlighting significant growth potential.

Nico Resources Limited reports steady progress on its flagship Wingellina nickel-cobalt project, highlighted by successful metallurgical testwork and Major Project Status recognition, despite cautious spending amid weak market conditions.

Alkane Resources has reported significant gold intercepts from deep core drilling beneath the San Antonio deposit, revealing promising underground mineralisation potential. The company is advancing a comprehensive exploration program to expand its resource base at Tomingley.

Litchfield Minerals Limited reports significant progress in Northern Territory exploration, including strategic acquisitions and advanced geophysical surveys, while managing weather-related delays to drilling schedules.

Gullewa Limited reports significant gold assay results from its 2024 Phase 1 drilling campaigns at the South Darlot Gold Project and British King, expanding known mineralisation zones and confirming high-grade potential.

Terrain Minerals has commenced reverse circulation drilling at its Lort River Project in Western Australia, targeting high-priority Vtem bedrock sulphide conductors that mirror the geology of IGO's Nova-Bollinger nickel-copper mine. Results are expected in early March 2025.

MetalsGrove Mining Limited reports promising exploration results with four new gold-copper prospects identified at its Bruce Project and significant zinc-copper-lead mineralisation confirmed at Edwards Creek, underpinning its 2025 exploration plans.

Stellar Resources reports significant progress at its Heemskirk Tin Project, including record high-grade tin intersections and the launch of a Prefeasibility Study, supported by a strong cash position and strategic infrastructure agreements.