April 2025

Rare Foods Australia has secured shareholder approval to voluntarily delist from the ASX, while implementing significant cost reductions and achieving record growth in its Subsea Estate wine brand.

Freehill Mining reported a constrained cash position for Q1 2025 but has taken decisive steps with a new Chile lease and capital raises to strengthen its financial footing and operational outlook.

Freehill Mining reported a seasonal slowdown in sales and logistical challenges in Q3 FY2025 but strengthened its position with a new site acquisition and a $700,000 capital raise to fuel growth in Chile’s construction materials market.

Austin Metals Limited has secured $1.25 million through a share placement to fund drilling programs at its Austin Gold and Ashburton Gold-Copper projects, reporting promising high-grade gold intercepts that validate significant mineral potential.

St George Mining has completed its acquisition of the Araxá niobium-rare earth project in Brazil, announcing a maiden JORC-compliant resource and securing a strategic EPC+F partnership to fast-track development.

Gullewa Limited reported a positive cash flow quarter ending March 2025 and increased its ownership in Central Iron Ore Limited to 54.46%, signaling strategic consolidation in its iron ore interests.

Bindi Metals progresses its Lisa Project application with Serbia’s Ministry while identifying promising gold and antimony drill targets, maintaining a solid cash position of $1.734 million.

Battery Age Minerals reports exceptional germanium grades at its Bleiberg project, confirms critical isotope Ge76, and secures a high-grade gold-silver project in Argentina, while delivering record lithium drilling results at Falcon Lake.

HITIQ Limited is pivoting towards grassroots athletes with its upcoming PROTEQT concussion management system, backed by strategic partnerships and fresh funding. The company aims for a cashflow positive future as it prepares for commercial rollout.

Avenira Limited is advancing its Wonarah Phosphate Project with site mobilisation planned for mid-2025, backed by a $7.567 million capital injection from major shareholder Sichuan Hebang Technology. Operational milestones and regulatory approvals are progressing, positioning the company for first ore shipment in Q4.

Pioneer Lithium Ltd has bolstered its uranium portfolio with acquisitions in Colorado and Namibia, confirmed significant mineralisation, and secured $1.62 million to fund exploration under new CEO Michael Beven.

Nanollose Limited has achieved a significant milestone by blending its Nullarbor-20™ sustainable fibre with Australian merino wool to produce pilot blankets, while also completing a $672,000 placement to fund ongoing commercialisation efforts.

Xstate Resources has acquired a 51% stake in the Diona project, setting the stage for its ASX re-quotation and a planned drilling campaign in the third quarter of 2025. The company is also undertaking a capital raise of at least $1.5 million to support these initiatives.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has announced a landmark 140% increase in its Colossus Project's rare earth resource, now the largest and highest-grade ionic adsorption clay deposit worldwide. A recent Scoping Study confirms the project's exceptional economics and low-cost profile, positioning it as a global leader in rare earth production.

Voltaic Strategic Resources advances exploration at Meekatharra and Kooline gold projects while securing a strategic 4.2% stake in Geopacific Resources, owner of the Woodlark Island gold project.

Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd delivered a robust March 2025 quarter with a 15% rise in gold production and a 13% reduction in all-in sustaining costs, achieving record margins amid operational and exploration advances.

Audio Pixels Holdings Limited reports significant progress in its MEMS fabrication and ASIC development, targeting wafer completion by Q2 2025 while managing funding and ASX suspension challenges.

Hydralyte North America reported a 16% rise in Q1 FY25 net sales and improved gross margins, supported by a strategic capital raise and upcoming product launches targeting brain and gut health.

State Gas Limited advances its Rolleston West Project with successful drilling of two vertical wells confirming coal and gas continuity, aiming to establish a maiden 2P reserve. Concurrently, the company expands its high density natural gas supply, targeting significant revenue growth through a six-truck dual fuel trial.

Metgasco Limited reported a modest quarterly profit supported by steady gas production from its Odin and Vali fields, while approving a production uplift program to boost future output. Despite challenges including flooding delays and lower LPG sales, the company secured a six-year licence renewal, positioning it for growth in the Cooper Basin.

Verity Resources reports significant progress at its Monument Gold Project in Western Australia, confirming a 1.1km gold mineralised strike at Fred’s Well and initiating steps to upgrade its resource base. The company also raised $308k via placement and launched a $1.1 million renounceable rights issue to fund further exploration.

Mount Burgess Mining reports encouraging hydrometallurgical test results from its Nxuu polymetallic deposit, achieving high recoveries for zinc, vanadium, and rare earth elements. The company also completed a modest capital raise to support ongoing project development.

Highfield Resources has made significant progress on its strategic transaction with Yankuang Energy and Beijing Energy, securing key regulatory approvals and restructuring its financing amid disciplined cost management.

Otto Energy reported steady revenue of US$5.2 million in Q1 2025 despite a 9% production decline, offset by higher commodity prices and a significant insurance claim. The company also strengthened its cash position and reduced operating costs.