May 2025

NoviqTech and Livium have partnered to digitise and tokenise the environmental benefits of battery recycling, aiming to enhance transparency and compliance in the critical minerals supply chain.

NoviqTech and Livium have teamed up to create a pioneering digital system that tokenises the environmental benefits of battery recycling, aiming to boost transparency and compliance in a rapidly evolving sector.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has reported extraordinary drill results from its Sunday Creek project in Victoria, revealing ultra-high-grade gold and antimony mineralization that significantly expands the discovery footprint.

Ovanti Limited updates shareholders on ongoing CEO recruitment for its US BNPL division and delays in selling its 21% stake in IDSB, highlighting strategic flexibility amid uncertain timelines.

Titanium Sands Limited has secured one-year retentions for four high-grade exploration licenses, enabling critical environmental studies and paving the way for a mining license application in Sri Lanka.

Kali Metals has reported high-grade gold assay results up to 19.2 g/t from its Marble Bar Project in Western Australia, revealing a 1.4km gold-bearing outcrop. The company is gearing up for an expanded exploration campaign including drone surveys and a maiden drill program.

Equatorial Resources Limited has refuted media reports claiming the Guinea government cancelled its Nimba Alliance iron ore exploration permits, stating no formal communication has been received and that it is actively seeking clarity.

Greenwing Resources confirms NIO Inc.'s subsidiary did not exercise its call option on Andes Litio SA, while advancing exploration at the San Jorge Lithium Project in Argentina.

Locksley Resources has secured $1.47 million through a heavily subscribed placement to fund a critical minerals exploration campaign at its Mojave Project in California, targeting rare earth elements and antimony.

Aurora Labs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mayman Aerospace to jointly develop 3D-printed micro gas turbines for advanced VTOL aircraft, marking its strategic entry into the U.S. aerospace sector.

ALS Limited has successfully completed a $350 million institutional placement, issuing 21 million new shares to fund key laboratory upgrades and maintain financial flexibility. The company also launched a $40 million share purchase plan to further support its growth ambitions.

Critica Limited has initiated bulk metallurgical testwork on a 400 kg sample from its Jupiter Deposit, aiming to refine rare earth element beneficiation and explore by-product opportunities. The project holds over 280,000 tonnes of heavy rare earth elements and faces new geopolitical dynamics following China’s export restrictions.

IPD Group Limited forecasts a modest decline in earnings for FY25, even as revenue grows across key segments and cash flow remains robust.

QPM Energy has refinanced its debt with two new funding agreements totaling $70 million from Dyno Nobel, strengthening its balance sheet and enabling accelerated growth in its gas supply and energy portfolio.

Warriedar Resources has raised A$17 million through a placement to fast-track drilling and development at its Ricciardo deposit, home to Australia’s largest open-pit antimony resource and over 1 million ounces of gold. A Share Purchase Plan will follow, targeting an additional A$2 million.

Alicanto Minerals is set to launch a targeted, low-cost exploration program this northern summer across its Swedish Falun and Sala projects, aiming to unlock new copper, gold, and silver prospects while advancing strategic partnerships.

Copper Search Ltd has successfully raised $850,000 through a placement and announced a subsequent $504,364 rights issue to fund exploration targeting Heavy Mineral Sands in South Australia and gold-copper prospects in New South Wales.

Toro Energy has released an updated scoping study for its Lake Maitland Uranium Project, revealing robust economics with a pre-tax NPV of A$907.9 million and a swift payback period of just 1.5 years. The study outlines a 16.3-year mine life producing uranium and vanadium with modest capital expenditure and competitive operating costs.

Amaero Ltd updates its financial outlook, targeting positive EBITDA by FY2027 and reaffirming a A$72 million capital investment plan despite delays in US Department of Defense contracts.

Andean Silver Limited has expanded its Cerro Bayo project in Chile with the discovery of a new 1.2km mineralised vein system, featuring exceptionally high-grade silver and gold assays. This breakthrough significantly extends the known Droughtmaster Corridor and sets the stage for upcoming drilling results.

Eagers Automotive reported a record-breaking 2024 with $11.2 billion in revenue and maintained its dividend, while securing a pivotal retail agreement with BYD Australia and unveiling a new community initiative.

Yancoal Australia Ltd reported robust 2024 financial results and outlined key corporate governance actions at its 2025 Annual General Meeting, reinforcing its position as a leading coal producer amid market challenges.

Ballymore Resources has won $400,000 in Queensland government grants to accelerate exploration at its Dittmer Project, targeting significant copper-gold porphyry systems beneath historic mines.

Emyria reports sustained six-month improvements in treatment-resistant PTSD patients and announces a strategic research collaboration with Australian National University to advance mental health care models.