April 2025

1414 Degrees Ltd advances its transformation into a full-service decarbonised energy provider, delivering key technology and commercial milestones in Q3 FY25 while maintaining a stable cash position.

Power Minerals Limited has taken a significant step in expanding its South American critical minerals portfolio by signing a binding option to acquire the high-grade Santa Anna Niobium Project in Brazil, supported by a strategic US$300,000 investment and a $1.3 million placement to fund exploration.

CuFe Ltd has announced a substantial upgrade to its Orlando deposit within the Tennant Creek JV, with contained copper and gold soaring by 120% and 89% respectively, while progressing a key scoping study and appointing a seasoned geologist to its board.

Norfolk Metals has secured a binding earn-in agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Carmen Copper Project in Chile, backed by a $1 million capital raising commitment. The company is progressing exploration plans alongside ongoing work at its uranium and gold-copper projects.

Noble Helium has postponed its Western margin drilling program and appointed Dennis Donald as Non-Executive Chairman, while actively pursuing refinancing and cost-saving measures to sustain its flagship North Rukwa Project.

Vectus Biosystems advances its lead fibrosis drug VB0004 with validated Phase I safety data and strategic cost reductions, while actively pursuing licensing partnerships in China.

BPH Global Ltd has raised $609,000 through a targeted placement and made significant strides in its Indonesian seaweed venture, including binding offtake agreements and R&D breakthroughs on mineral extraction.

Renascor Resources reports significant engineering advances that increase high-value graphite production by 60%, reduce operating costs, and confirm a safer, eco-friendly purification process.

Cassius Mining Limited reports significant progress on its Soalara Limestone Project in Madagascar, alongside ongoing international arbitration against Ghana seeking USD 277 million in damages. The company also strengthens its balance sheet with recent equity raises totaling approximately AUD 1.53 million.

Kinetiko Energy reports encouraging progress in South African gas exploration, with improved well performance and a drilling optimisation study revealing key production enhancements.

Tungsten Mining NL has made significant strides in developing its Mt Mulgine and Hatches Creek projects, with a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Hatches Creek expected soon and key environmental approvals progressing.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has secured a $5 million government grant to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, confirmed promising uranium mineralisation at its Overland Project, and raised $3.6 million through a rights issue to accelerate development.

Premier1 Lithium has completed its first significant drilling campaign at the Yalgoo Gold Project in decades, confirming strong gold prospectivity with high-grade rock chip results and identifying new targets at Abbotts North.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd reports strong assay results from its accelerated aircore drilling program at the Achilles Shear Zone, extending the known mineralisation footprint by at least 1.2 kilometres. With $15.7 million cash on hand, the company is poised for further exploration and resource definition.

Merino & Co reported a transformative quarter marked by operational upgrades, new product launches, and the integration of cryptocurrency payments, ending with a robust cash position to fuel future growth.

Lakes Blue Energy is progressing regulatory approvals and has locked in a drilling rig for its Wombat-5 gas well, while reporting a $1.48 million operating cash outflow and maintaining $3.55 million in cash at quarter-end.

Thrive Tribe Technologies has initiated a corporate restructure focused on revenue growth, appointed a seasoned COO, and rebranded its platform while securing venture debt funding to support expansion.

Dimerix Limited advances its Phase 3 kidney disease trial with FDA acceptance of proteinuria as a primary endpoint and clinches a lucrative licensing agreement in Japan worth up to AU$107 million plus royalties.

Oldfields Holdings announces the resignation of its Chairman, Managing Director, CEO, and a Non-Executive Director, triggering an interim leadership phase as the company searches for new executives.

KNeoMedia advances toward ASX reinstatement after raising nearly $2.9 million and expanding its KneoScience platform across New York City schools, including a significant new high school content rollout.

X2M Connect reports a challenging quarter with a 64% revenue drop due to exiting low-margin hardware sales but boosts gross margin and expands its footprint with new contracts in the Middle East and South Korea alongside launching an AI platform for renewables.

Evion Group has marked a key milestone with its first expandable graphite shipment from its India joint venture, while progressing critical permitting for its flagship Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar. The company also secured $2 million in funding to support expansion and development.

Hawsons Iron Limited has completed key process optimisation activities, including promising dry grinding tests that suggest significant energy and cost savings. The company is finalising a Project Study and attracting new investor interest following recent industry engagements.

KALiNA Power has advanced its Canadian AI data centre power portfolio with strategic site sales, partnerships, and a $1.5 million capital raise to fund development milestones.