April 2025

Scorpion Minerals has expanded its footprint in Western Australia's Murchison region to 1,600km² through a strategic JV with E79 Gold Mines, securing the largest landholding along the highly prospective Dalgaranga–Big Bell shear corridor. With $1.75 million raised, the company is poised to commence drilling at multiple high-grade gold targets imminently.

Earth’s Energy Limited reports progress on South Australian geothermal projects with promising feasibility study results, while navigating executive transitions and shareholder governance challenges.

Jayride Group has appointed a new management team and raised $1.51 million to fund a major restructuring focused on halving operating costs and resolving supplier payment issues. Despite supply constraints, demand remains strong, positioning the company for a potential rebound.

Australian Oil Company Limited has completed a key pipeline acquisition in California’s Sacramento Basin, significantly boosting gas production from its Rio Vista wells and setting ambitious quarterly flow targets.

Noronex Limited reports promising copper and silver assay results from initial drilling at its Fiesta Copper Project in Namibia, while advancing diamond drilling and expanding exploration licences in Botswana. The company also strengthens its financial position through early option exercises and South32 earn-in funding.

Duxton Water Limited reported its strongest quarterly performance since inception, with NAV per share rising 17 cents to $1.71, driven by a $121.3 million sale of water entitlements to the Australian Government and strategic portfolio moves.

Alara Resources reports steady copper-gold concentrate shipments from its Oman operations while unveiling promising exploration results at Block 8 and securing the Block 22B concession. The company navigates regulatory challenges with a halted rights issue and prepares for key developments in the coming quarter.

Mighty Kingdom Limited reports a positive operating cash inflow and significant cost reductions in Q3 FY25, alongside leadership changes and a $3.35 million capital raise underway to fuel growth.

Lodestar Minerals has initiated its maiden RC drilling program at the high-grade Darwin IOCG project in Chile, supported by a $1.2 million capital raise, while preparing for a leadership transition with the Managing Director's upcoming resignation.

8common Limited reported a record Q3 FY25 SaaS and transaction revenue of $1.1 million, alongside a 33% reduction in operational costs, supported by technology upgrades and a $1.5 million financing facility.

Recce Pharmaceuticals reports strong Phase II clinical trial results for its topical anti-infective R327G, achieving a 93% efficacy rate in treating ABSSSI, alongside a significant capital raise to fund upcoming Phase III trials.

Tartana Minerals has made significant strides towards boosting copper output by signing a key agreement to process ore at the Mungana facility, securing a $10 million financing package, and winning a government grant for exploration drilling.

Theta Gold Mines reports significant progress in funding discussions, plant construction, and resource integration for its TGME gold project in South Africa during Q1 2025.

Riversgold Ltd has exercised its option to increase ownership to 80% in the Kalgoorlie East Northern Zone Gold Project, submitting a mining lease application while delivering significant shallow gold intercepts. Concurrently, its Saint John project in Canada reports high-grade copper, gold, silver, and antimony assays, with drilling approvals secured.

Aston Minerals Limited and Torque Metals Limited have announced a strategic merger to create a growth-focused gold exploration company with combined resources of approximately 1.75 million ounces across projects in Western Australia and Ontario, Canada.

Seafarms Group has completed a $6.83 million sale and leaseback deal with Mainstream Aquaculture, ensuring continued prawn farming operations at Cardwell through early 2026 and beyond. This strategic move supports ongoing growth amid strong domestic and international demand.

Po Valley Energy delivered steady gas output from its Podere Maiar-1 well in Q1 2025 while progressing multi-well drilling applications and a 3D geophysical survey in Italy. The company maintains robust cashflow and a solid financial position as it awaits key regulatory approvals.

Koba Resources has reported a significant high-grade uranium discovery at its Everest Prospect within the Yarramba Uranium Project, with multiple drill intercepts exceeding 1,000ppm eU3O8 over a 4km strike. The company is advancing plans for Phase 2 drilling in Q3 2025 while divesting non-core assets to focus on its flagship project.

Conico Ltd reports ongoing negotiations to resolve a significant legal dispute in Greenland and outlines strategic updates for its Mt Thirsty battery metals project, alongside plans for a capital raise to support future growth.

Challenger Gold Limited has doubled its mineral resource estimate in Ecuador to 9.1 million ounces gold equivalent, positioning its assets among South America's largest undeveloped gold resources, while making significant progress on its Hualilan Gold Project in Argentina towards mining and toll milling readiness.

Challenger Gold Limited reported a net cash outflow in operating and investing activities for Q1 2025 but bolstered liquidity through a significant financing drawdown tied to its milling project.

HALO Technologies reports solid quarterly revenue growth and nears completion of a $6.75 million capital raise, while progressing its UK wealth management platform launch and preparing to introduce Managed Funds in Australia.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for its suite of ETFs for April 2025, alongside details on the distribution reinvestment plan and tax considerations.

Larvotto Resources has completed key technical work on its Hillgrove DFS, incorporating a shift to dry tailings storage and capitalising on record gold and antimony prices, while exploration drilling delivers high-grade intercepts and the company strengthens its operational base.