January 2025

Vertex Minerals has completed construction and begun commissioning of its Gravity Gold plant at the Reward Gold Mine, supported by significant capital raises and strategic hires.

Reedy Lagoon Corporation reports promising soil sampling results at its Burracoppin Gold project while seeking partners for its iron venture amid challenging market conditions.

Red Metal Limited's December 2024 quarterly report reveals a landmark rare earth discovery at its Sybella Project, alongside advancing multiple base metals and gold targets across Australia. The company is progressing towards a mine scoping study while preparing for further drilling and metallurgical testing in 2025.

BCAL Diagnostics is poised to launch its innovative BREASTEST® breast cancer diagnostic test in early 2025, backed by recent NATA accreditation, patent acceptance, and a $2.6 million R&D tax offset.

KGL Resources has reported a significant 17.4% increase in its Jervois Mineral Resource Estimate, supported by strong drilling results, while navigating a leadership change with its CEO stepping down.

Northern Minerals reports a 15% increase in its Wolverine Deposit resource and secures $28 million in funding, advancing its Browns Range heavy rare earths project amid ongoing feasibility studies.

Mount Ridley Mines has reported promising rock chip sampling results from its Weld Range West Iron Project, with assays reaching up to 62.03% iron content. The company is preparing for further exploration to better understand the potential of these high-grade zones.

Tasman Resources has identified six promising drill targets at its Parkinson Dam gold project in South Australia, supported by advanced geophysical analysis and a new high-resolution gravity survey. The company also highlights ongoing investment in Eden Innovations and strategic funding moves.

Tartana Minerals reports robust copper sulphate sales and completes a significant acquisition, positioning itself as a leading explorer and developer in Far North Queensland.

Breakthrough Minerals has successfully raised $500,000 through a share placement, reinforcing investor confidence and positioning the company to advance its lithium and gold projects in Australia and Canada.

Northern Minerals Limited reported a $7.56 million net cash outflow from operating activities in the December 2024 quarter, offset by $28.5 million raised through borrowings, leaving a healthy cash balance of $35.76 million.

Prescient Therapeutics has secured FDA clearance to initiate its Phase 2 PTX-100 trial for relapsed cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, alongside progress in its cell therapy platforms and a solid cash position bolstered by a recent R&D rebate.

Hot Chili Limited has confirmed a significant copper-gold porphyry discovery at its La Verde project in Chile, delivering impressive drill results and expanding exploration efforts. Meanwhile, the company progresses its Costa Fuego pre-feasibility study and prepares to leverage AI technology to accelerate discovery.

Austin Metals Limited has reported compelling high-grade gold assay results from its Austin Gold Project, confirming significant shallow mineralisation and setting the stage for expanded drilling campaigns in 2025.

Mantle Minerals reports encouraging geophysical findings at its Mount Berghaus project, with upcoming gravity surveys set to refine targets near the prolific Hemi gold deposit.

Akora Resources reports strong progress at its Bekisopa Iron Ore Project in Madagascar, highlighted by successful drilling results, completion of key technical studies, and official support from the Malagasy government. The company is on track to deliver a Pre-Feasibility Study by Q1 2025, aiming to produce high-grade direct shipping ore for steelmakers focused on decarbonisation.

Titanium Sands Limited has made significant progress in securing its Industrial Mining License for the Mannar Project in Sri Lanka, while preparing for a crucial funding placement to support ongoing development.

Invion Limited has marked significant progress in its cancer treatment pipeline, dosing the first patient in a pivotal skin cancer trial and reporting encouraging prostate cancer results, while securing fresh funding to support ongoing development.

Zimi Limited has secured $2.495 million through a capital raising, appointed new board members, and initiated cost-saving measures exceeding $400,000 annually, while navigating a compliance issue affecting sales to a major distributor.

Locksley Resources reports standout assay results from its Mojave Project alongside strategic board appointments and a comprehensive review of its Tottenham Copper Project, setting the stage for accelerated exploration and resource development.

Diatreme Resources has made significant strides in its silica sand ventures, signing a non-binding offtake MOU with Mitsui & Co and enhancing its leadership team. The company also reports strong cash reserves and ongoing environmental and community engagement efforts.

Noumi Limited’s Q2 FY25 results reveal a resilient plant-based milks segment driving growth, even as traditional dairy and nutritionals face margin pressures amid a challenging market.

Gibb River Diamonds secures key agreements to progress gold mining at Edjudina and gains international exposure for its Ellendale Diamond Project, positioning itself for growth across multiple mineral fronts.

North Stawell Minerals Ltd reported a strong cash position with a $1 million increase in cash reserves for the December quarter, preparing for intensified exploration activities.