Latest Refining News

Pioneer Lithium has launched its maiden field exploration program at the North Pine Project in Idaho, targeting critical antimony and tungsten deposits near major US mineral developments.

Euro Manganese is pushing forward an optimization program for its Chvaletice Manganese Project to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, aligning with surging global demand for high-purity manganese critical to electric vehicle batteries and energy storage.

Piche Resources has reported compelling high-grade gold and silver rock-chip results from its Cerro Chacón Project in Argentina, extending mineralisation along a 14km corridor and setting the stage for imminent drilling.

BPM Minerals is set to launch its first reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Forelands Gold Project in Western Australia, targeting the promising Beachcomber Prospect. The program aims to unlock a major gold system with results expected early next year.

Indiana Resources has kicked off a significant 7,000-metre aircore drilling campaign at its Minos Gold Project in South Australia, aiming to test newly identified high-grade gold targets along the Lake Labyrinth Shear Zone.

Astral Resources has secured a fully-funded joint venture with Mineral Mining Services to accelerate early gold production at its Think Big Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, promising reduced funding risks and faster cash flow.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has made significant strides at its Desert Star Projects in California, including key technical appointments, regulatory approvals, and preparations for maiden drilling. Positioned near major rare earth and gold mines, the projects reaffirm their potential to contribute to North America's critical minerals supply chain.

Auravelle Metals has identified a significant 10-kilometre zone of gold and silver anomalies at its Nuckulla Hill project in South Australia, setting the stage for an active drilling campaign and further exploration in 2026.

Infini Resources is fast-tracking exploration at its Reynolds and Reitenbach Lake uranium projects following the identification of visible uraninite and multiple radiometric anomalies, signaling promising potential in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin.

De.mem Limited has acquired Core Chemicals Pty Ltd for $2.68 million, nearly doubling its EBITDA and positioning itself to capitalise on a surging gold sector. The deal combines strong recurring revenues with significant synergy potential.

Forrestania Resources has intersected significant copper sulphides in its first diamond drill hole at the Breakaway Dam VMS prospect, confirming the effectiveness of its electromagnetic targeting and hinting at a district-scale copper system.

Litchfield Minerals has intersected significant massive sulphides at the VT2 target within its Oonagalabi Project, extending the mineralised strike length to over 4km. The company is now shifting focus to the stronger VT1 conductor, promising further exploration upside.