Latest Refining News

MetalsGrove Mining has significantly expanded its landholding in Côte d’Ivoire to 1,315 km² through a new joint venture and permit grant, commencing soil sampling with results due early 2026. The company also secured $2.7 million in oversubscribed funding to accelerate exploration.

Adelong Gold has updated its Lauriston Project drilling progress, revealing visible gold in drillhole AC2502 and confirming assay results for six Comet prospect holes are expected in Q1 2026. Drilling has also commenced at the nearby Yankee-Trojan prospect, maintaining momentum in this promising Victorian gold-antimony system.

Argent Minerals has announced a significant new high-grade silver discovery at its Kempfield NW Prospect in NSW, extending mineralisation beyond the current resource boundary. The discovery highlights strong potential for resource growth and development at one of Australia’s premier silver-polymetallic projects.

Australian Foundation Investment Company reports a 4.6% decline in half-year profit but sustains its interim dividend with a special payout, while portfolio returns lag the benchmark.

Metallium Limited has raised A$75 million in a strategic capital round led by U.S. institutional investors, accelerating its commercial operations in Texas and setting the stage for a NASDAQ listing later this year.

Star Minerals has received mining approval for its Tumblegum South Gold Project and commenced grade control drilling, setting the stage for production in early 2026 amid rising gold prices.

Adelong Gold has completed six diamond drillholes at its Comet prospect with assays pending, confirming key geological structures. Drilling has now started at the nearby Yankee-Trojan prospect, signalling ongoing momentum in its Victorian gold exploration.

Paladin Energy reports a strong production ramp-up at its Langer Heinrich Mine and confirms robust progress on the Patterson Lake South project, supported by a strengthened balance sheet and a positive uranium market outlook.

Jindalee Lithium has reported robust assay results from its 2025 core drilling program at the McDermitt Lithium Project, highlighting significant near-surface lithium and magnesium mineralisation. These findings support ongoing metallurgical testwork and feasibility studies aimed at optimising project economics.

Vulcan Energy has reported strong production test results from its LSC-1b sidetrack well, reinforcing the viability of its Phase One Lionheart lithium project in Germany. The well’s performance supports the project’s ambitious lithium and renewable energy production targets.

Litchfield Minerals has completed its first field reconnaissance at the Silver Valley Project, revealing well-developed quartz reefs and visible sulphide mineralisation. The company is set to launch a geophysical survey to pinpoint drill targets for 2026.

Australian Mines Limited has reported promising initial assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Boa Vista Gold Project in Brazil, confirming broad and continuous gold mineralisation with significant high-grade zones.