April 2026

Cavalier Resources has boosted the net present value of its Stage 1 Crawford Gold Project by 50% to A$77.2 million in an updated Pre-Feasibility Study, despite rising costs. The company secured a US$18.7 million gold sale agreement and raised $4 million to fund pre-production activities.

RocketBoots has secured a significant A$3.3 million activation contract with a tier-one multinational retailer and reported over 50% growth in its early sales pipeline, supported by a strong cash position of A$5 million.

GoldArc Resources has secured full ownership of Mt Stirling and launched partner-funded drilling campaigns across its Leonora North and South projects, delivering multiple high-grade gold results and locking in a binding development deal with Mineral Mining Services.

RareX Limited has advanced its rare earths ambitions by securing a key mining lease at Cummins Range, appointing a strategic board member, and raising $5 million to fund exploration and development.

Frontier Energy has appointed Jamie Cullen as Executive Chair and is closing in on binding senior debt terms to fund its Waroona Renewable Energy Project, while finalising contracts with tier one suppliers and divesting a non-core asset.

Recce Pharmaceuticals bolsters its clinical and commercial pipeline with a $5.3 million AUD R&D tax rebate, a second U.S. Army research agreement for its RECCE 327 Gel, and a key patent granted in Brazil, while progressing Phase 3 trials in Indonesia.

Dart Mining NL reported standout high-grade gold, silver, and antimony results from its Queensland projects, alongside key acquisitions and asset sales, as it advances towards a maiden resource estimate at Coonambula.

Horseshoe Metals has unveiled a new copper Exploration Target of up to 3.6 million tonnes at its Motters Zone, while advancing Direct Shipping Ore operations supported by strong copper prices and precious metals credits.

Environmental Clean Technologies (ASX: ECT) has advanced its PFAS remediation technology with a scalable high-voltage system achieving 1,000°C without additives, expanded its Flash Joule Heating licence to water treatment adsorbents, and formed an expert Advisory Board to accelerate commercialisation.

Evion Group has secured key approvals from Madagascar’s Ministry of Mines to convert exploration permits into mining permits for its Maniry Graphite Project, backed by significant EU funding and US trade initiatives. Meanwhile, its Indian joint venture progresses a major graphite plant expansion to meet growing demand.

Resource Minerals International has mapped multiple structural corridors in Saudi Arabia, defining high-priority gold and copper-molybdenum targets ahead of planned drill campaigns. Complementary surveys in Tanzania and Finland set the stage for expanded exploration in 2026.

Comet Ridge progresses engineering design and environmental approvals for its Mahalo Gas Project, pushing ahead with the acquisition of Santos’ stake to consolidate full ownership and expand its east coast gas footprint.

Sultan Resources pushes forward with exploration at key Lachlan Fold Belt porphyry targets while securing US OTC Market listing and maintaining a solid cash position.

Coppermoly Limited has expanded its critical minerals footprint with the full acquisition of the Wyemandoo Project in Western Australia, while deferring Queensland geophysical surveys due to resource availability. The new project offers exposure to high-grade tungsten, rubidium, titanium, and tantalum, aligning with soaring global demand and prices.

Kore Potash made steady progress on its Kola Potash Project in Q1 2026, completing key marine and topographic studies while navigating design revisions and ongoing financing talks. The company’s formal sale process continues with one bidder remaining active and cash reserves at US$8.3 million.

Chariot Resources advances its Nigerian lithium acquisition with six licences transferred and spodumene confirmed in samples, while raising A$2.15 million and securing a A$3.5 million loan refinancing.

Kaili Resources has reported encouraging rare earth element assay results from its South Australian tenements, particularly within the Coodalya Mallee Project, while securing extended related-party financing to support ongoing exploration.

Cobre Limited has secured majority control of the Sierra Atacama Copper Project in Chile through a $60 million capital raise, marking its transition from explorer to producer. The company plans extensive drilling and operational upgrades to boost production and resource confidence.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals’ Phase II Co-PSMA trial confirms its Cu-SAR-bisPSMA PET imaging detects more than twice the prostate cancer lesions versus standard care, driving patient management changes. Phase III AMPLIFY recruitment closes, manufacturing deals inked, and cash sits near $198 million.

Zenith Minerals has reported a significant milestone with a maiden 675,000-ounce JORC Inferred Mineral Resource at its Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project, alongside deep drilling success at Red Mountain that extends mineralisation beyond 700 metres.

Bindi Metals has confirmed bonanza-grade gold mineralisation at its Ravni Gold Project in Serbia, defining a 3 km high-grade corridor and preparing for maiden drilling with a preferred contractor in place.

Astron Limited has updated its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project with a refreshed Bankable Feasibility Study showing a pre-tax NPV8 of AUD 759 million, strengthened Indigenous agreements, and a targeted Final Investment Decision in Q2 2026.

Emmerson Resources is set to be acquired by Pan African Resources for approximately A$311 million, offering shareholders a 36% premium. The company also advances a government-backed feasibility study for a shared processing facility and begins royalty revenue inflows.

KGL Resources has secured a US$300 million streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, unlocking early construction funding for its Jervois Copper-Silver-Gold Project. The updated Baseline Economic Model highlights robust returns with a post-tax NPV8 of A$839 million and a 30% IRR, underpinning the path to production.