Latest Refining News

Saturn Metals has pressed forward with its Apollo Hill Gold Project, appointing Ausenco for the Definitive Feasibility Study and uncovering significant high-grade gold in the emerging Titan Zone, underpinning resource growth potential.

Minerals Exploration Limited (ASX/NZX: MEX) has revealed wide gold mineralisation from its maiden drilling at the Scotia Prospect, while ongoing drilling at Jubilee confirms deeper structures. High-grade assays at Invincible set the stage for maiden drilling there.

Green & Gold Minerals completed the Herberton Conductor Metals Project acquisition, unveiling high-grade copper, silver, indium, and rare earth discoveries while maintaining a strong cash position for 2026 exploration.

Godolphin Resources has raised A$2.5 million through a discounted share placement to fund a 2,500m diamond drilling program and metallurgical test work at its Lewis Ponds project, aiming to expand its JORC resource and advance development.

Fin Resources has secured full ownership of the Cabin Lake Gold Project and delivered promising high-grade gold intercepts in maiden drilling, supported by integrated geophysical surveys. The company raised A$3.75 million to fund ongoing exploration and announced key board changes.

TG Metals reports exceptional metallurgical results from heap leach testwork on Laterite gold at Van Uden, unlocking a potential low-cost, near-term cashflow opportunity from over one million tonnes of surface material.

Blackstone Minerals has cleared a key regulatory hurdle at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project, lifting a Cease and Desist Order and initiating a Pre-Feasibility Study. The company also strengthened its board with mining veteran Mark Williams and reported a solid cash position of $14.6 million.

D3 Energy has significantly expanded its South African helium footprint with new Exploration Rights and a Technical Cooperation Permit, while completing a well-supported A$6.12 million placement to fund upcoming drilling and development activities.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has received $1.4 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, boosting funds for its Definitive Feasibility Study and advancing its strategic graphite project in Kazakhstan.

AusQuest has kicked off its maiden Reverse Circulation drilling at the Playa Kali IOCG copper-gold project, aiming to test targets akin to the nearby Mina Justa deposit, with follow-up drilling planned at the Lantana porphyry target and ongoing activity at Cangallo.

Maronan Metals secured Mineral Development Licence 2028, unlocking underground exploration, while metallurgical tests showed gold recoveries up to 88% and copper recoveries exceeding 96%. The company expanded its drilling program and bolstered leadership amid steady progress toward mine development.

Caravel Minerals has secured critical tenure and advanced engineering designs for its Caravel Copper Project, alongside non-binding debt interest of up to USD 220 million from European export credit agencies.