Latest Refining News

Belararox Limited has launched a >1,000 km² airborne electromagnetic survey over its Kalahari Copper Project in Botswana, aiming to unlock new copper targets near MMG’s expanding Khoemacau hub. Diamond drilling is planned for May to follow up on promising geophysical anomalies.

Neometals has formalised a joint venture with BML Ventures to fund and operate open-cut mining at the Ironclad deposit, paving a near-term path to gold production at the Barrambie Gold Project.

Melbana Energy Limited’s March quarter report details modest crude production from the Alameda-2 well in Cuba and ongoing preparations for the Amistad-11 drilling, which remains on hold due to a joint partner’s funding default. The company holds $2 million in cash and continues to process seismic data to refine its subsurface models.

Alfabs Australia Limited has consolidated its Mining Division workshops into its Kurri Kurri facility, closing the Wollongong site and initiating redundancies, while refinancing its Malabar Loan to improve cash flow and operational efficiency.

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) has entered a US$600 million senior secured syndicated loan facility with a 4.5-year tenor, aimed at refinancing existing debt, lowering funding costs, and extending debt maturity. The facility reflects lender confidence in the company’s financial discipline and credit profile.

Flynn Gold Limited (ASX: FG1) is intensifying exploration at its Golden Ridge Project in northeast Tasmania, focusing on trenching and drilling to extend high-grade gold mineralisation. Concurrently, the company is assessing the feasibility of a regional gold processing hub and progressing exploration at the Mangana Project with government support.

Tivan Limited has reported significant high-grade copper, gold, and cobalt assay results from surface sampling at its Baucau and Ossu Projects in Timor-Leste, reinforcing the projects’ exploration potential and setting the stage for expanded field activities.

Elixir Energy and APA Group have partnered to assess the optimal pipeline route for gas from the Lorelle pilot project to Queensland’s Wallumbilla Gas Hub, aiming to support future development decisions.

Mithril Silver and Gold Limited reports positive exploration results from its Copalquin project in Durango, Mexico, highlighting significant high-grade silver and gold intercepts at Targets 3 and 5, reinforcing the district-scale potential.

Rapid Critical Metals Ltd has acquired an 80% interest in Green Copper Pty Ltd, gaining control of the Tooloom Silver Project in northern New South Wales. The acquisition adds a large, historically productive silver district with multiple high-grade targets, complementing Rapid's existing NSW assets.

Flynn Gold Limited has released initial assay results from its maiden diamond drilling at the Silver King prospect in Tasmania, revealing significant high-grade silver-lead-zinc mineralisation consistent with historical records. Drilling continues along the 1.6km Silver King Mine trend with further results awaited.

American Rare Earths has outlined a three-stage pilot plant program combining Wyoming-based mineral processing with downstream refining in Canada, aiming to accelerate pre-production rare earth oxide output from its Halleck Creek Project.