Latest Refining News

HyTerra Ltd has successfully completed drilling and appraisal operations in Kansas, revealing elevated hydrogen and helium concentrations that reinforce the potential of its Nemaha Project. The company is advancing its US market presence with an OTCQB listing and strategic advisory appointments.

Strategic Energy Resources has advanced its copper-gold exploration in Queensland through government-backed drilling, a $3 million joint venture program, and a key acquisition from Anglo American, supported by a $2 million capital raise.

Arika Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Yundamindra project and expanded its exploration tenure near Kookynie, signalling significant growth potential in Western Australia’s goldfields.

CuFe Ltd has announced a dramatic 400% increase in contained copper at its Gecko project, alongside an upgraded Orlando resource and a $5.4 million capital raise to advance its Tennant Creek development plans.

Ionic Rare Earths advances its global rare earths strategy with significant UK government funding, increased heavy rare earth oxide production, and a $15.6 million capital raise backed by a strategic US investor.

Lion Rock Minerals reports outstanding first-pass exploration results from its Minta Monazite and Rutile Project, revealing insitu rutile grades up to 2.2% and high-value mineral assemblages. These findings position Minta as a potentially world-class rutile deposit amid shifting global titanium markets.

Ballard Mining has raised $20.6 million through a premium share placement led by new strategic investor Aurenne Group Holdings, aiming to accelerate exploration and resource growth at its Mt Ida Gold Project. A new, substantial October 2025 Exploration Target highlights significant upside beyond the existing mineral resources.

Tolu Minerals confirms multiple high-priority porphyry copper-gold targets at its Mt Penck project in Papua New Guinea, supported by an independent geophysical review and surrounded by active exploration including a major Rio Tinto application.

Power Minerals Limited has advanced its critical minerals portfolio with the acquisition of the Gamma Heavy Rare Earths and Uranium Project in California and completed the Santa Anna Niobium-REE-Gallium Project acquisition in Brazil, supported by a combined $6.7 million capital raise.

Archer Materials has successfully demonstrated that its blood potassium Biochip can be fabricated on a silicon platform, matching clinical accuracy standards and accelerating its path to commercialisation.

Artemis Resources has reported a significant high-grade gold intersection in its maiden drill hole at the Titan East Prospect, signalling promising expansion potential near its Carlow resource.

Pursuit Minerals progresses its Rio Grande Sur lithium project with a refined commercial plan and feasibility study, while expanding into gold through the Sascha Marcelina acquisition. A recent $4 million placement strengthens its financial position for growth.