Latest Refining News

BluGlass Limited has unveiled significant advances in gallium nitride (GaN) laser technology at SPIE Photonics West, filing three US provisional patents and demonstrating a powerful integrated laser amplifier. These developments position the company at the forefront of quantum, aerospace, and biotech photonics innovation.

Petratherm Limited reports compelling high-grade titanium mineralisation at its Muckanippie Project, supported by successful drilling and mineralogical analyses. The company’s oversubscribed funding round strengthens its capacity for further exploration.

Strategic Energy Resources has completed a significant 25-hole drill program at its Achilles 1 Prospect, confirming widespread polymetallic mineralisation, while a new electromagnetic survey at its Mundi Project reveals promising conductors for further exploration.

Austin Metals Limited has reported multiple high-grade gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Austin Gold Project, confirming the potential for a large-scale gold system at the Brunswick Hill and Mt Sandy prospects.

Galan Lithium Limited has announced a substantial 150% increase in its Candelas Mineral Resource to 1.6 Mt LCE, lifting its total Hombre Muerto West resource to 9.5 Mt LCE and securing a spot among the world’s top 10 lithium projects.

Litchfield Minerals has confirmed a substantial expansion of the Oonagalabi base metal system, extending its geochemical footprint beyond 3km. The company is gearing up for an aggressive 2025 exploration campaign, including geophysical surveys and drilling, despite potential weather-related delays.

Agrimin Limited has achieved a major milestone with Western Australian state environmental approval for its Mackay Potash Project, alongside government-backed financial support and strategic progress toward project execution.

Aruma Resources advances its exploration portfolio with standout assay results at Fiery Creek and strategic leadership changes, setting the stage for upcoming drilling campaigns.

Greenvale Energy has significantly expanded its uranium portfolio with key acquisitions in the Northern Territory and Queensland, supported by promising airborne survey results and progress in its Alpha Torbanite Project.

Litchfield Minerals has confirmed a significant expansion of the Oonagalabi mineral system, extending its strike length beyond 3 kilometres and revealing new high-grade base metal anomalies. The company is poised to accelerate exploration activities in 2025, targeting copper, zinc, and critical minerals.

Future Battery Minerals Ltd reports significant progress at its Coolgardie Lithium Projects with new lithium anomalies identified and drilling planned for H1 2025, supported by a robust cash balance following the sale of its Nevada Lithium Project.

Develop Global Limited reports significant progress at its Woodlawn copper-zinc mine, with the processing plant upgrade 70% complete and underground ore production set to begin in March 2025. The company has secured a US$65 million funding facility and projects A$425 million in pre-tax cash flow over the first three years post-ramp-up.