January 2026

IPB Petroleum is set to expand its footprint into Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve with a major lease acquisition, supported by a recent $1.27 million capital raise. The company also plans a rebrand to Forte Energy, signalling a new chapter.

4DMedical has rapidly commercialised its CT – VQ™ lung imaging technology following FDA clearance, securing major partnerships and regulatory approvals that position it for significant growth in North America.

Bathurst Resources reported a first-half FY26 EBITDA of NZD 16 million, maintaining its full-year guidance despite export challenges and cost pressures. Key development projects in New Zealand and Canada continue to advance steadily.

Cann Group Limited has reported its first-ever free cash flow positive quarter, following a significant debt restructuring and a $9 million capital raise. Despite a softer quarterly revenue, the company is advancing new product launches and export partnerships, positioning itself for growth.

Terra Critical Minerals has completed a key acquisition in Nevada and boosted its Canadian uranium investment, positioning itself to capitalise on soaring tungsten and uranium prices.

Dundas Minerals has secured an 80% interest in the Romano Gold Project near the Gruyere Mine and raised $1.1 million to accelerate exploration and development. New leadership and advanced AI targeting signal a strategic push into Western Australia's prolific gold belts.

Vintage Energy reported a 13% drop in quarterly sales revenue to $0.78 million, driven by lower gas production, while progressing a strategic acquisition to consolidate its Southern Flank Joint Ventures.

Actinogen Medical has completed enrolment for its pivotal XanaMIA Alzheimer's trial ahead of schedule, with a positive interim analysis supporting continuation. The company is gearing up for an open-label extension and advancing commercial and partnership strategies.

Stavely Minerals is advancing its 2026 Scoping Study for the Stavely Copper-Gold Project, targeting a significant production scale boosted by strong copper, gold, and silver prices. The company aims to outline a pathway to over 10 years of mine life with a mid-year study delivery.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited reported a modest operating cash outflow in December 2025 but expects improved liquidity following recent gold sales and a $3 million convertible note raise.

Emu NL has reported promising visible copper sulphide mineralisation from its maiden drilling at Fiery Creek, advancing its Georgetown copper-gold project. Meanwhile, the company navigates leadership changes and governance reviews amid ongoing exploration.

BSA Limited reported a mixed Q2 FY2026 with improved EBITDA margins and completed restructuring, yet faces ongoing risks from lost contracts and uncertain second-half profitability.

Cosmo Metals has completed its first drilling program at Spring Creek in NSW after nearly 30 years, revealing high-grade gold mineralisation and identifying a new antimony-rich corridor, supported by government grants to advance exploration.

Native Mineral Resources reported steady gold production at its Blackjack operations, completed key plant upgrades, and progressed joint ventures, supported by a $3 million convertible note raise.

Charger Metals NL has retained 100% ownership of its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project after Rio Tinto Exploration withdrew from their farm-in agreement. The company also reported a maiden lithium resource at Medcalf and uncovered significant high-grade gold intercepts at the Xmas Gold Discovery.

Biotron Limited has successfully closed its fully subscribed rights issue, raising $1.52 million, and completed the acquisition of Sedarex Limited, positioning itself for growth in its diversified biotech portfolio.

Alterity Therapeutics has bolstered its Phase 2 data for ATH434 in Multiple System Atrophy and is advancing regulatory plans for a pivotal Phase 3 trial, supported by a robust cash position of A$49.2 million.

KGL Resources has secured A$11 million to accelerate development at its Jervois Copper-Silver-Gold Project, buoyed by soaring commodity prices and fresh leadership appointments. The company is progressing construction readiness and optimisation efforts while engaging with funding partners.

Antares Metals has strategically acquired two Western Australian gold and copper projects while uncovering a significant high-grade copper zone at its Mt Isa North project, backed by a $2 million capital raise and new leadership.

ACDC Metals has reported encouraging mineralogy results from its Goschen Central Rare Earth Elements project, reinforcing its strategic value amid rising geopolitical interest. The company maintains a solid cash balance to support ongoing development and exploration activities.

Mithril Silver and Gold Limited reports strong exploration progress at its Copalquin project in Mexico, with resource expansion drilling underway and a new acquisition adding to its portfolio. The company ends the quarter with a robust cash position, setting the stage for an active 2026.

Andromeda Metals has made significant strides in advancing its Great White and High Purity Alumina projects, underpinned by a $14 million capital raise and the commencement of Early Works at the Great White site.

SQX Resources has validated historic high-grade gold and silver assays at its US projects, completed a strategic acquisition, and raised $2 million to accelerate exploration.

Alvo Minerals has confirmed significant copper, zinc, silver, lead, and gold mineralisation at its newly discovered Touro Prospect within the Palma Copper-Zinc Project in Brazil, supported by strong drilling results and a recent $2.2 million capital raise.