March 2026

Astron Limited has completed a Bankable Feasibility Study for Phase 1 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, confirming robust economics and advanced financing talks ahead of a targeted Q2 2026 Final Investment Decision.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has secured membership in the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, opening doors to strategic partnerships and funding for its rare earth technologies, including a patented yttrium upgrade process. This move positions Bayan at the forefront of efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains vital to U.S. national security.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has achieved 50% patient enrolment in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for injectable pentosan polysulfate sodium, advancing steadily towards an interim analysis expected in August 2026.

Critical Resources Limited has commenced ground exploration at its Lammerlaw and Croesus projects in New Zealand, targeting exceptional historical tungsten grades and gold-antimony mineralisation amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

PolarX Limited’s latest drilling at the Ridgeline prospect in Nevada reveals extensive silver mineralisation alongside impressive gold grades, underscoring the potential for a major discovery within the Humboldt Range Project.

Infini Resources has finalised drill targets for a maiden 2,500m diamond drilling campaign at its Reynolds Lake and Reitenbach Lake uranium projects, aiming to unlock the potential of a large, underexplored uranium system on the eastern margin of the Athabasca Basin.

Battery Age Minerals has expanded its Apex Germanium-Gallium Project in Utah by 40%, staking 51 new mining claims adjacent to the historic Apex Mine. This move strengthens its foothold in a vital US critical minerals hub amid growing demand for semiconductor and defence supply chains.

MetalsGrove Mining has identified a standout 583 ppb gold soil anomaly at its Fifty-Five Prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, elevating it to top-priority status amid seven defined gold prospects. The company plans extensive follow-up sampling and mapping to advance these targets toward drilling.

FMR Resources has completed a deep diamond drillhole at Target L within its Chilean Llahuin Project, intersecting extensive mineralised porphyry and stockwork breccia zones with visible copper and molybdenite sulphides. The results confirm a significant porphyry system beneath volcanic cover, setting the stage for targeted Phase II drilling.

Patrys Limited is advancing a proprietary injectable formulation of quetiapine aimed at the large and underserved delirium treatment market, leveraging an accelerated FDA approval pathway and extensive existing safety data.

Andean Silver Limited has reported exceptional drilling results at its Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold Project in Chile, with assays revealing grades up to 1,523g/t silver equivalent. These findings support a resource upgrade and underpin ongoing restart studies.

Pivotal Metals has launched Phase 2 metallurgical testwork at its Horden Lake project in Quebec, aiming to enhance metal recoveries and project economics while drilling progresses at its Belleterre exploration sites.

West African Resources forecasts a record 430,000 to 490,000 ounces of gold production in 2026, driven by full-year output from Kiaka and sustained performance at Sanbrado. The company plans significant drilling and capital investment to extend mine life and enhance growth.

Exultant Mining has confirmed a high-grade silver system at the historic Big Badja Silver Mine, revealing a new geophysical anomaly open at depth that could signal a larger mineralised system.

Resource Minerals International has identified four priority gold target zones at its Shaib Marqan Project in Saudi Arabia following a detailed ground magnetic survey, setting the stage for a 5,000-metre drilling campaign in 2026.

Pioneer Minerals has reported outstanding gallium assay results at its Springfield Prospect in Idaho, revealing a new critical mineral dimension alongside tungsten and precious metals. This discovery positions the North Pine Project as a strategically significant multi-commodity critical minerals hub aligned with US supply chain priorities.

Miramar Resources has revealed significant shallow gold mineralisation extending over 600 metres at its Highway Prospect within the Gidji JV Project near Kalgoorlie, including high-grade intercepts up to 9.45g/t Au. The company is advancing plans for resource evaluation and further drilling to capitalise on these promising results.

Reward Minerals has expanded its Mountain Pond Gold Project in Newfoundland by acquiring a new mineral licence adjoining the Jackpot Prospect, setting the stage for maiden drilling in 2026. This strategic consolidation unlocks a highly prospective fault zone with historic gold and multi-element anomalies but no prior drilling.

Eagle Mountain Mining secures a major milestone as Nittetsu Mining's board approves a joint venture deal to develop the Oracle Ridge copper-gold project in Arizona, with binding agreements expected soon.

Papua New Guinea’s Conservation and Environment Protection Authority has approved an updated Environment Permit for Geopacific Resources’ Woodlark Gold Project, enabling increased throughput and signalling strong government backing ahead of a key feasibility study.

Galilee Energy has appointed a US Advisory Board to drive its Gulf Coast oil and gas expansion, targeting low-risk brownfield assets. The company’s maiden Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana is set to spud in Q2 2026, marking a key milestone in its US growth strategy.

Great Western Exploration is set to begin drilling nine copper-gold targets in the Yerrida Basin, backed by a $3.75 million capital raise and strong cash reserves. The campaign kicks off mid-April at the Oval target, which shows promising geological parallels to the nearby DeGrussa deposit.

Vinyl Group has locked in a $10 million unsecured loan from its Non-Executive Chairman to fund the acquisition of Val Morgan Digital and support working capital needs.

Advanced Innergy Holdings has tabled a non-binding proposal to acquire Matrix Composites & Engineering at a substantial premium, aiming to cement its foothold in the Asia-Pacific subsea sector.