January 2026

Invictus Energy has reached a pivotal milestone by finalising the Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement for its Cabora Bassa Project, setting the stage for exploration and appraisal drilling in Zimbabwe in 2026. Meanwhile, the company has ended its strategic partnership with Al Mansour Holdings and is actively pursuing new funding avenues.

Orbminco Limited has completed its acquisition of the Majestic North Gold Project and initiated an infill drilling program to boost resource confidence. The company also refreshed its leadership with new technical and board appointments as it charts a strategic path forward.

Deterra Royalties reported a robust December quarter with record iron ore royalty revenue from Mining Area C and significant progress on the Thacker Pass lithium project, backed by a US$435 million DOE loan draw.

Bellavista Resources has appointed a new leadership team and completed a detailed LiDAR survey over its Edmund Basin projects, setting the stage for targeted exploration and bioleaching test work.

KNeoMedia advances its KneoScience platform with new orders and high school expansion, while actively working to lift its ASX trading suspension through cost cuts and funding initiatives.

Freehill Mining Ltd reported a challenging quarter with cash outflows and operational setbacks but is planning a fundraising to support production ramp-up and a new copper project.

Burley Minerals is progressing its Cane Bore Iron Project with planned drilling following heritage surveys, while reviewing its Chubb Lithium Project strategy amid rising lithium prices. The company also relinquished its Yerecoin Iron Project due to legal challenges.

Somerset Minerals has secured $3.7 million to accelerate exploration at its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, revealing promising high-grade copper mineralisation over a 7 km fault zone at Jura North. Extensive regional surveys aim to uncover further discoveries across its vast landholding.

Nex Metals Explorations advances its Kookynie Gold Tailings project while negotiating a potential divestment of its Arika Joint Venture stake and exploring strategic gold opportunities in Egypt's Eastern Desert.

Asian Battery Metals PLC has reported strong exploration progress in Mongolia, including excellent copper recoveries at its Oval project and high-grade copper-gold assays at Maikhan Uul, supported by a $6 million equity raise.

Freehill Mining Limited reported a robust 46% increase in quarterly sales, driven by strong demand at its Islon aggregate site and steady contributions from Yerbas Buenas. Meanwhile, the company advances promising copper and gold project assessments.

International Graphite Limited has secured key approvals and funding to progress its Collie Micronising Facility and European Expandable Graphite Project, positioning itself as a major supplier outside China.

Dalaroo Metals has completed its strategic acquisition of the Blue Lagoon critical minerals project in Greenland and is advancing gold exploration in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by new executive appointments and promising assay results.

First Lithium Limited is progressing towards critical milestones with pending license renewals in Mali expected soon and a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate on the horizon, supported by recent funding injections.

High-Tech Metals reports strong drilling results at Wagtail Gold Deposit and secures $10.7 million from option exercises, advancing its Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka gold projects.

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) has made significant strides in its Vanadium battery energy storage and mining projects, securing a $2 million capital raise and progressing key feasibility studies.

OzAurum Resources has reported strong drilling results and promising heap-leach testwork at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project, alongside a strategic $4.1 million placement to Forrestania Resources.

Next Science Limited has updated the payment date for its cash return of capital to 10 February 2026, following its recent asset sale and pending ASX delisting.

Halo Technologies reports a strategic pivot under new CEO Peter Oxlade, adopting a capital-light B2B model in the UK and expanding its Australian managed funds offering, while maintaining stable subscription revenue despite seasonal headwinds.

Austral Gold Limited has restarted commercial production at its Casposo mine, driving a 170% surge in quarterly sales revenue to US$23.8 million and strengthening its financial position with reduced debt and increased cash reserves.

Golden Cross Resources reported a quiet December quarter with ongoing preparatory work at its flagship Copper Hill copper-gold project, while its ASX securities remain suspended pending operational compliance.

Stavely Minerals has initiated an updated 2026 Scoping Study for its Stavely Project, reflecting significantly improved metal prices and exploration results that extend gold mineralisation across multiple prospects.

Merino & Co. reported steady progress in Q2 FY26 with growing demand from China and ongoing investments in brand and manufacturing, despite a tightening cash position.

Rubix Resources has reported assay results from its Queensland Paperbark Project that align with expectations, revealing significant zinc, lead, and copper mineralisation. The company also advances exploration across multiple projects and pursues new asset acquisitions.