Latest Refining News

Voltaic Strategic Resources has refined its exploration models at Meekatharra and confirmed significant rare earth and gallium mineralisation at Paddys Well, setting the stage for a focused drilling campaign in 2026 backed by a strong cash position.

Red Hill Minerals reported a solid $7.8 million royalty from its Onslow Iron Project and unveiled promising exploration results across its Broken Hill and Anabama projects, reinforcing its growth trajectory.

Australian Critical Minerals has declared its Flint gold-silver project in Peru drill-ready, unveiling a comprehensive technical review and securing permits for an initial diamond drilling program this quarter.

EMC Gold has withdrawn its Salave Gold Project’s strategic interest application to strengthen future submissions, while raising €2.64 million from Spanish investors to advance engineering work.

Avenira Limited has made significant strides in developing its Wonarah Phosphate Project, bolstered by strategic operational appointments and advancing infrastructure plans. Meanwhile, exploration at the Jundee South Gold Project is set to commence in 2026 amid ongoing regulatory challenges.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has significantly expanded its primary gold mineralisation footprint at the Lighthorse prospect, while advancing resource updates at Bulong Taurus and maintaining a strong balance sheet.

Aruma Resources has executed binding agreements to acquire a major stake in the Tillex Copper Project in Ontario, complementing strong drilling results from its Australian copper assets and raising $3.5 million to fund exploration.

Zinc of Ireland NL reported steady progress in its December 2025 quarter, highlighting sulphide intersections at its Mt Clere base metals project and ongoing geophysical work in Ireland’s Rathdowney Trend. The company ended the quarter with A$0.3 million cash on hand while actively evaluating new opportunities.

NT Minerals faces ASX trading suspension but pushes forward with exploration plans at Twin Peaks and Finniss River projects, while considering capital restructuring.

Hawthorn Resources has reported exceptional high-grade drilling results at its Anglo Saxon Gold Project, underpinning a robust updated resource estimate and advancing plans for open pit mining. The company’s strong cash position supports ongoing development amid record gold prices.

Carnavale Resources has marked key progress at its Kookynie Gold Project, signing a pivotal Heritage and Mining Agreement and launching a Bankable Feasibility Study aimed at production by mid-2026.

Cooper Metals Limited is gearing up for significant drilling programs across its Queensland and Western Australia projects, supported by a robust cash position and favourable copper-gold market dynamics.