May 2025

Develop has initiated significant underground and surface infrastructure works at its Sulphur Springs zinc-copper project in Western Australia, setting the stage for an updated feasibility study and de-risking the project’s development.

Nordic Resources has validated a significant new indicated gold resource at the Kiimala Trend in Finland, lifting its total gold equivalent inventory close to 1 million ounces. This milestone follows the pending acquisition of three Finnish gold projects from Northgold AB.

Euro Manganese has successfully closed a C$11.2 million financing round, attracting heavyweight investors including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Eric Sprott. The funds will accelerate development of its Chvaletice Manganese Project, a critical European source of battery-grade manganese.

Meeka Metals reports strong drilling results at Turnberry Central, extending the Stage 1 oxide open pit by up to 200 metres south and suggesting a significant boost to gold reserves and production plans.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining Limited has completed its farm-in at the Pinjin Gold Project, securing a 75% interest and surpassing key milestones with over 75,000 ounces of near-surface gold defined. This positions the company to accelerate exploration in the underexplored Laverton Tectonic Zone.

St Barbara’s Concept Study confirms a 3 Mtpa processing hub in Nova Scotia, integrating Cochrane Hill with existing deposits to deliver stable, long-life gold production and strong economics while significantly reducing environmental impact.

The court has approved the merger scheme between Aston Minerals and Torque Metals, making it legally effective and suspending Aston’s trading. Shareholders will soon receive Torque shares in exchange for their Aston holdings.

Black Cat Syndicate reports promising underground drilling results at its Paulsens Gold Operation, with development progressing faster than planned in the newly targeted Gabbro Veins. The company is poised to ramp up production as exploration continues.

Sipa Resources has completed key heritage surveys and submitted environmental approvals, setting the stage for maiden drilling at its South Australian gold projects near the 1.6 million ounce Tunkillia deposit.

Hot Chili Limited has identified multiple new porphyry copper-gold targets adjacent to its La Verde discovery in Chile, signaling a potential district-scale mineral system. The company plans to advance exploration with phase-two drilling targeting these promising blind deposits.

Champion Iron Limited reported record quarterly sales and strong earnings in FY2025 Q4, while advancing its DRPF project on schedule and declaring its eighth consecutive dividend.

Champion Iron Limited reported a 5% increase in revenue to C$1.606 billion for the year ended March 31, 2025, while net profit fell sharply by 39% to C$142 million. The company declared an unfranked interim dividend of C$0.10 per share.

Gentrack Group has committed an additional AUD4.5 million to Amber’s AUD45 million funding round, reinforcing their strategic partnership to accelerate the global rollout of smart energy technologies.

ikeGPS Group Limited (IKE) reported a robust FY25 with 19% revenue growth driven by subscription gains and improved margins, setting the stage for EBITDA break-even in FY26 H2 amid strong North American market demand.

ikeGPS Group Limited reported a robust 48% growth in annual subscription revenue exit run rate for FY25, alongside improved margins and a narrowed EBITDA loss. Despite a lucrative NZ$1 per share acquisition approach, the company declined the offer, confident in its growth trajectory.

ikeGPS Limited has posted a 19.2% increase in revenue for the year ending March 2025, reaching NZD 25.155 million, yet the company recorded a significant net loss of NZD 16.338 million with no dividend declared.

Korab Resources has successfully renewed its Exploration Licence EL31341, extending its tenure at the mineral-rich Rum Jungle Project near Batchelor, Northern Territory. This renewal underpins ongoing exploration efforts in a highly prospective region.

Korab Resources has extended the completion date for the sale of its Geolsec mineral lease, securing higher royalty rates in the process. This move reshapes the financial terms of a key transaction tied to its Northern Territory phosphate project.

Aston Minerals and Torque Metals have secured court approval for their merger schemes, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the mining sector. Trading of Aston Minerals shares will be suspended from May 29 as the merger moves toward implementation.

Asara Resources assures investors its Kada Gold Project permits remain intact despite Guinea’s recent revocation of over 120 exploration permits. Drilling has already commenced, signaling continued progress.

UOA Development Bhd reported a striking surge in first quarter 2025 revenue and profit, driven by strong sales and ongoing project progress. The company’s robust unbilled sales pipeline signals sustained growth ahead.

Woodside Energy and its partners have welcomed the Australian government's proposed environmental approval extension for the North West Shelf Project, securing its future and supporting thousands of jobs.

The Takeovers Panel has imposed interim restrictions on shares issued in Emu NL's recent placement, halting any trading by subscribers pending further review.

ASX has suspended trading of Magnum Mining’s MGUN securities following the abrupt cancellation of its entitlement offer, raising questions about the company’s capital strategy.