January 2025

Silver Metal Group has completed the sale of its Texas Project, shedding operational costs and debt, while focusing on exploration planning amid tight cash reserves and ongoing capital raising efforts.

Beacon Minerals delivered a robust December quarter with gold production rising 31% to 6,861 ounces, surpassing guidance and underpinning a strong financial position bolstered by a $10.3 million entitlement issue.

Ionic Rare Earths reports strong progress on its Belfast rare earth oxide recycling facility, backed by a robust feasibility study and UK government grant applications, alongside strategic developments in Brazil and Uganda.

Freehill Mining has reported a record-breaking December quarter with gross sales doubling to $954,000 and a significant improvement in operating cash flow, positioning the company for sustained growth in 2025.

AustChina Holdings Limited reports steady progress in its Blackall Coal Project and copper investments, while exploring innovative coal processing technologies and assessing new mineral resource opportunities.

Rapid Lithium Ltd has completed its acquisition of Midwest Lithium and initiated a $2 million entitlement offer, marking a strategic pivot towards US and Canadian exploration projects.

Wide Open Agriculture reports a 50% reduction in overheads alongside the development of a novel lupin-based tofu product, positioning itself for growth in the global plant protein market.

Great Divide Mining Ltd has taken a decisive step towards gold production by securing a binding farm-in agreement for the historic Adelong Gold Mine, while promising exploration results at its Queensland projects signal further growth potential.

Mithril Silver and Gold Limited reports strong drilling results at its Copalquin gold-silver project in Mexico, backed by a $12.5 million placement to fund an expanded 35,000-metre 2025 exploration program.

Blue Energy Limited reports steady progress in its Sapphire Pilot gas production despite operational interruptions and ongoing environmental authority appeals, while advancing seismic exploration in the Northern Territory.

Terra Metals reports robust drilling results from its Dante Project, revealing high-grade titanium alongside copper, PGMs, and vanadium, while securing an option to expand its tenement holdings.

Papyrus Australia has taken significant strides in Q4 2024, signing a joint venture terms sheet in Vietnam, appointing new board members, and securing R&D tax incentives, positioning itself for expanded commercialization.

Papyrus Australia Ltd reported a $284,000 net cash outflow for the December 2024 quarter, reflecting abnormal expenses but maintaining a solid funding runway through existing facilities and strategic initiatives.

Cauldron Energy’s December quarter report highlights a breakthrough uranium discovery at Manyingee South within the Yanrey Project, alongside a successful $4 million capital raise to fund ongoing exploration.

Lode Resources has completed the acquisition of the Montezuma Antimony Project in Tasmania, delivering high-grade drill results that bolster its strategy to become a leading Australian antimony producer amid global supply shortages.

XTC Lithium's latest quarterly report reveals significant gold and lithium anomalies from an extensive auger drilling program at its Southern Cross project, highlighting promising exploration potential.

Aspire Mining Limited has made significant strides in developing its Ovoot Coking Coal Project, progressing construction tenders and customer engagement despite a challenging coal market.

Tolu Minerals reports significant progress in recommencing production and expanding resources at its Tolukuma mine, underpinned by strategic hires and advanced geophysical surveys.

ReNu Energy reports progress on a management buyout proposal for its hydrogen subsidiary and completes sale of legacy geothermal assets, signaling a strategic pivot and ongoing capital challenges.

Kinetiko Energy reports mixed results from its five-well gas production test program, with the first well underperforming but the company maintaining optimism for the remaining wells and a strong financial footing.

Thunderbird Resources has significantly bolstered its portfolio with the acquisition of the Rockvale and Kookabookra antimony-gold projects in New South Wales, alongside promising uranium exploration results in Canada. These developments position the company for a dynamic 2025 exploration season.

HITIQ Limited’s largest shareholder, Harmil Angel Investments, is converting $1.6 million in convertible notes into shares, while the company revamps its advisory mandate to attract US investors.

Excite Technology Services has achieved positive EBITDA in December 2024, driven by strong revenue growth and record customer receipts, notably from its Digital Forensics division and the integration of CDFS.

Group 6 Metals Limited reveals a challenging quarter marked by safety incidents and production setbacks at its Dolphin Tungsten Mine, while initiating a major recapitalisation plan to stabilise finances and leadership.