Latest Refining News

Caprice Resources reports strong high-grade gold assay results from its Island Gold Project, confirming mineralisation continuity and new reef discoveries. Drilling has restarted to complete the Phase 4 programme, while exploration begins at the newly acquired Comet Project.

Riversgold Limited reports encouraging shallow gold intersections at its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, supported by a $2.15 million capital raise with MEGA Resources as a key investor. The drilling results and strategic partnership set the stage for advancing mining plans in 2026.

Trek Metals reports exceptional high-grade manganese rock chip assays up to 60.1% Mn at its Kuro Prospect, extending mineralisation over 750 metres and aligning with strong gravity anomalies. Drill preparations and heritage assessments are underway to unlock the discovery’s full potential.

Phoslock Environmental Technologies has reversed its cashflow deficits with a quarterly surplus, resumed factory operations after a long pause, and is gearing up for significant sales growth in 2026.

Alligator Energy has completed its Samphire pilot plant on time and under budget, setting the stage for a critical Field Recovery Trial in early 2026. The company also divested non-core Northern Territory assets to sharpen its focus and strengthen liquidity for its South Australian uranium projects.

Patagonia Lithium has advanced drilling at its Formentera project in Argentina, reaching 131 metres with promising brine test results indicating strong lithium potential. Early packer tests reveal increasing dissolved solids and excellent flow rates, supporting the company’s resource growth ambitions.

Middle Island Resources has confirmed two significant copper-in-soil anomalies at its Priboj Project in Serbia, setting the stage for maiden drilling in Q2 2026. The discoveries highlight promising volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) potential in a previously unexplored region.

Delta Lithium has updated its Mt Ida Mineral Resource Estimate, revealing one of the world’s highest-grade rubidium oxide resources alongside lithium and tantalum, while advancing drilling and processing studies.

iTech Minerals’ latest drone magnetic survey at Reynolds Range reveals extensive east-west gold and antimony-bearing structures, dramatically expanding exploration potential beyond previous models. The company plans targeted soil sampling and accelerated drilling to capitalise on these findings.

Gateway Mining’s latest aircore drilling at the Yandal Gold Project reveals significant high-grade gold mineralisation near the bottom of holes along key shear structures, expanding the known gold system.

Litchfield Minerals has commenced its maiden diamond drilling campaign at the Oonagalabi Project, targeting two key intrusive-related zones that could unlock a major copper-zinc-gold mineral system.

29Metals Limited reports promising high-grade copper and zinc intercepts from its 2025 drilling program at Golden Grove, signalling potential mine life extensions and enhanced operational flexibility.