Latest Refining News

Biotron Limited has engaged US-based C14 Consulting Group to drive strategic partnerships for its antiviral drug portfolio, including lead candidate BIT225, while advancing its Hepatitis B research.

Peako Limited reports compelling exploration results from its East Kimberley projects alongside the granting of new lithium-focused tenements and a successful $1.8 million capital raise.

Conrad Asia Energy reports solid progress in Q4 2024 with finalized gas sales agreements and promising LNG studies, despite delayed final investment decisions due to regulatory approvals.

WA Resources Ltd reports significant progress in its West Arunta Project, delivering promising drilling results and metallurgical testwork that pave the way for an updated Mineral Resource estimate in 2025.

IGO Limited has ceased all work on Lithium Hydroxide Plant 2 at its Kwinana Refinery, anticipating a substantial impairment loss in its upcoming half-year financial results.

DevEx Resources reports significant progress in its uranium exploration projects at Nabarlek and Murphy West, with new tenement applications nearing grant and ongoing evaluation of high-grade drilling results.

Advance Metals has approved an initial diamond drilling program targeting exceptionally high-grade gold zones at its Myrtleford Project, aiming to unlock significant regional potential following a strategic joint venture acquisition.

Australian Silica Quartz Group reports promising gold intersections at Koolyanobbing Metals Project and progresses its Quartz Hill silica project with positive metallurgical results and strategic funding.

Australasian Metals Limited reports significant progress in its Dingo Hole Highly Pure Quartz and May Queen South Bauxite projects, including promising gallium assay results, supported by a solid cash position and recent capital raise.

Andean Silver has revealed exceptional high-grade mineralisation at its Cerro Bayo project in Chile, including the highest silver equivalent grades in 40 years, with a resource update expected in Q1 2025.

Sipa Resources has acquired Buru Energy's 50% stake in the Barbwire Terrace Project, gaining 100% ownership and full operational control. The deal includes a 0.6% Net Smelter Return royalty, positioning Sipa to advance exploration of promising zinc-lead-silver targets in Western Australia.

SportsHero Limited has arranged a $1 million unsecured loan facility to support its working capital needs, with flexible monthly drawdowns and a fixed 10% interest rate. The company has already drawn $100,000 from this facility, signaling ongoing liquidity management efforts.