June 2025

Lightning Minerals has inked a binding deal to acquire Lotus Minerals, gaining advanced gold and copper projects in Queensland and New South Wales, with drilling set to commence within eight weeks. This strategic move diversifies its portfolio and taps into buoyant commodity markets.

Centaurus Metals has announced a maiden iron ore Exploration Target of 520-780 million tonnes grading 30-35% Fe at its Boi Novo Project in Brazil, alongside promising metallurgical testwork indicating high-grade concentrate potential.

Burley Minerals reports encouraging assay results from its maiden drilling at the Cane Bore South Target, confirming surface and near-surface iron mineralisation with high-grade intercepts. The company plans further exploration at larger adjoining targets in the Pilbara region.

Chilwa Minerals has announced a significant 85% increase in its Heavy Mineral Sands resource, now totaling 110 million tonnes at 4.03% total heavy minerals, with 71% classified as Indicated. This upgrade sets the stage for upcoming feasibility studies and further resource enhancements.

Strickland Metals has agreed to sell its Yandal Gold Project to Gateway Mining for A$45 million in equity, enabling a strategic pivot to its substantial Rogozna Project in Serbia. Shareholders will receive most of the Gateway shares through an in-specie distribution, maintaining exposure to Yandal’s future potential.

Strickland Metals has agreed to sell its Yandal Gold Project to Gateway Mining for A$45 million in equity, enabling a strategic pivot to its flagship Rogozna Project in Serbia. Shareholders will receive most of the Gateway shares via an in-specie distribution, maintaining exposure to Yandal’s upside.

Gateway Mining Limited has agreed to acquire Strickland Metals’ Yandal Gold Project for $45 million in shares, adding a 400,400-ounce inferred gold resource to its portfolio. The deal, pending shareholder approvals, sets the stage for accelerated exploration and development in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Gateway Mining Limited has agreed to acquire Strickland Metals’ Yandal Gold Project for $45 million in shares, adding a 400,400-ounce inferred gold resource to its portfolio. The acquisition, pending shareholder approvals, positions Gateway for significant exploration and development in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Anson Resources has partnered with POSCO Holdings to develop a demonstration plant for Direct Lithium Extraction at the Green River Lithium Project, aiming to validate new technology and boost US lithium supply.

QPM Energy Limited has launched the Isaac Energy Hub, beginning with a 112MW gas-fired power station aimed at bolstering Queensland’s transition to a low-carbon electricity grid by mid-2027.

QPM Energy Limited has launched the Isaac Energy Hub with its first stage, a 112MW gas-fired power station, aiming for mid-2027 commissioning. The company is raising $12 million to support project development and expand its integrated energy utility footprint.

QPM Energy Limited has successfully raised $10 million through an oversubscribed placement and launched a $2 million Share Purchase Plan to fast-track the 112MW Isaac Power Station, the cornerstone of its Isaac Energy Hub.

GenusPlus Group has secured a significant maintenance and upgrade contract with Western Power, expected to generate around $65 million in revenue for FY2026, reinforcing its role in Western Australia's electricity infrastructure.

Strata Minerals has won a competitive $200,000 co-funded drilling grant from the WA Government to advance deep diamond drilling at its Penny South Gold Project, aiming to uncover high-grade gold mineralisation near Ramelius Resources’ Penny Mine.

Cambium Bio has secured ethics approvals in Australia and the US to initiate pivotal Phase 3 trials of Elate Ocular, targeting moderate to severe dry eye disease, with patient dosing expected in October 2025.

Astute Metals NL has identified four promising drill targets at its Needles Gold-Silver Project in Nevada, revealing untapped potential beneath shallow historical drilling. The company plans to commence drilling in Q3 2025 following systematic soil and magnetic surveys.

Vection Technologies has landed a $4.4 million follow-on contract from a top global defence contractor, bringing cumulative orders to around $10 million and setting the stage for a potential $21 million pipeline through 2030.

Superior Resources advances its Steam Engine Gold Project with a pending updated Mineral Resource Estimate incorporating 2024 drilling results and plans for a 2025 drilling campaign targeting new gold lodes.

South Harz Potash Ltd has announced a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement issue to raise approximately A$1.28 million, offering one new share for every three held plus free options. The capital raise aims to fund its dual-asset growth plans in Germany amid ongoing project development and acquisition efforts.

Sunrise Energy Metals has successfully completed a scaled-back Share Purchase Plan, raising $1.5 million and bringing total capital raised to $7.5 million to advance its flagship Syerston Scandium Project.

Actinogen Medical has locked in up to $13.8 million in non-dilutive funding tied to its R&D tax incentives, bolstering its cash position as it advances a pivotal Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial.

Cavalier Resources appoints Colin Bald as General Manager Operations and releases an updated Pre-Feasibility Study for its Crawford Gold Project, highlighting robust financial metrics and a clear path to production.

Sarama Resources has raised A$2.7 million through a well-supported equity placement to fund a maiden drilling campaign in Western Australia's Laverton Gold District and advance its arbitration claim against Burkina Faso.

GTI Energy has successfully raised A$4.5 million through a placement anchored by Snow Lake Energy, a NASDAQ-listed uranium player with a joint venture adjacent to GTI’s Lo Herma project. The funds will accelerate resource expansion and drilling activities.