Latest Refining News

West Cobar Metals has confirmed that antimony grades at its Bulla Park project in NSW are higher than previously reported, thanks to a new assay method. This discovery could enhance the deposit’s value amid rising demand for critical minerals.

Fortuna Metals has reported significant high-grade rutile mineralisation at its Mkanda project in Malawi, with assays from 96 drill holes revealing a mineralised footprint extending over 25km. The Malawi government has confirmed the company’s exemption from raw mineral export restrictions, supporting its in-country beneficiation plans.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT has reported solid half-year results for 2026, underpinned by resilient income growth and a $19.8 million uplift in portfolio valuation. The fund maintains a conservative capital structure while advancing key development projects.

Infini Resources has confirmed a structurally controlled uranium mineralisation system at its Portland Creek Project in Newfoundland, with Phase 2 drilling assays revealing uranium grades up to 347 ppm U3O8 over a strike length exceeding 2 km. These results underpin the company’s exploration model and set the stage for an expanded 2026 drilling campaign.

Mammoth Minerals has completed the sale of its Paterson Project, redirecting resources to accelerate drilling at its Excelsior Springs Gold-Silver Project in Nevada, with assay results expected soon.

Prospect Resources has announced a significant update to its Mumbezhi Copper Project resource estimate, revealing a 63% increase in copper tonnage and maiden gold and cobalt resources, positioning the project closer to development.

DeSoto Resources has significantly expanded its footprint in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin by acquiring three new reconnaissance projects and advancing multiple exploration programs across its portfolio.

Dateline Resources has completed detailed infill geophysical surveys at its Colosseum Gold and Rare Earth Project in California, setting the stage for imminent diamond drilling. The integrated data aims to refine deep structural targets within a 1.1 million ounce gold resource.

Critical Resources Limited reports a significant multi-commodity discovery at its Halls Peak Project in NSW, featuring a major gold-antimony-silver system at Amoco and exceptional silver grades at Gibsons.

West African Resources has reported significant diamond drilling results extending high-grade gold mineralisation well below its current resource at Sanbrado, Burkina Faso, setting the stage for a major resource update in Q2 2026.

Pioneer Minerals has identified a major geophysical breakthrough at its Springfield Prospect in Idaho, revealing a district-scale tungsten system linked to a large magnetic anomaly. This discovery significantly expands the known mineralised footprint and elevates exploration potential across the North Pine Project.

Catalina Resources has appointed Core Drilling Pty Ltd to commence a 3,000-metre RC drilling program at its Breakaway Dam Copper VMS Project, aiming to expand on recent promising copper sulphide discoveries in Western Australia.