🔥 Tuesday 4 February 2025 Tue, 4 Feb 2025

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd reports encouraging low-grade copper-zinc mineralisation in a newly defined search space west of the Achilles deposit, with plans to resume drilling and conduct advanced geophysical surveys.

Argenica Therapeutics has reported compelling preclinical data showing ARG-007 significantly reduces brain cell damage and inflammation in moderate traumatic brain injury, matching levels seen in uninjured controls. This reinforces ARG-007’s potential as a breakthrough neuroprotective therapy.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has confirmed the Currajong Prospect as a promising new high-grade scandium opportunity, supported by historic drill data. The company plans an extensive drilling campaign in early 2025 to further define this resource within its Fifield project portfolio.

Predictive Discovery Limited has raised A$69.2 million through a strategic placement with the Lundin Family and Zijin Mining, bolstering its financial position to advance the Bankan Gold Project in Guinea.

Canyon Resources has gained government approval for its Inland Rail Facility location in Cameroon, advancing the Minim Martap Bauxite Project with new land allocation and infrastructure plans.

Beamtree Holdings appoints Marek Stepniak as CEO, signaling a strategic push in international markets with a strong leadership hand familiar with the company’s growth trajectory.

Peak Minerals has revealed promising assay results from its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, highlighting a significant rutile and heavy mineral discovery. The company also announces a new CEO appointment and a $2 million entitlement offer to fund further exploration.

Nufarm Limited’s 2025 AGM revealed a resilient FY24 performance despite industry headwinds, with strong growth in omega-3 canola and strategic cost-saving initiatives setting the stage for future expansion.

Tanami Gold NL reports exceptional high-grade gold intercepts from its recent drilling at the historic Jims Gold Mine, reinforcing the potential of the Central Tanami Project and setting the stage for expanded exploration in 2025.

Black Canyon Limited’s recent infill drilling at the KR2 Prospect confirms thick, high-grade manganese zones, underpinning a potential upgrade from Inferred to Indicated Mineral Resource status and promising improved project economics.

Briscoe Group Limited reported a modest 0.96% sales increase in the fourth quarter, nearly matching last year's record full-year sales despite a challenging retail environment. The company’s online sales mix grew to nearly 20%, signaling a strategic pivot as it prepares for a technology upgrade.

OncoSil Medical has secured authorization for 120 German hospitals to negotiate funding for its pancreatic cancer treatment device, marking a 43% increase from last year and signaling growing acceptance in Germany’s healthcare system.

Nufarm’s 2025 AGM revealed a resilient FY24 performance despite industry headwinds, with strategic investments in omega-3 canola, biofuels, and cost-saving initiatives setting the stage for growth in FY25.

Trigg Minerals has expanded its New South Wales antimony holdings by acquiring the historic Bukkulla Mine and extending its footprint into the Nundle Goldfield, confirming high-grade antimony potential and setting the stage for systematic exploration.

Pioneer Lithium has initiated a comprehensive field exploration program at its Skull Creek Uranium Project in Colorado, aiming to refine uranium mineralisation targets through detailed geological and geochemical investigations.

Athena Resources has appointed Peter Jones as Managing Director and CEO, aiming to leverage his extensive Mid-West iron ore experience to advance the high-grade Byro Magnetite Project.

WAT Resources Ltd has successfully produced ferroniobium from its Luni niobium concentrate, marking a key milestone in the West Arunta Project’s development. The proof-of-concept testwork confirms the viability of a conventional production process and sets the stage for further optimisation and product diversification.

WIN Metals has reported significant exploration success at its Butchers Creek Gold Project, with step-out drilling confirming the resource remains open at depth and extending mineralisation 260 metres beyond previous limits.

Noxopharm has successfully completed key in vitro safety tests for its SOF-SKN™ lupus drug, paving the way for the upcoming HERACLES Phase 1 clinical trial.