🔥 Tuesday 28 October 2025 Tue, 28 Oct 2025

SHAPE Australia kicks off FY26 with a 40% jump in project wins and a 17% rise in backlog orders, driven by strong modular construction growth and regional momentum.

Arika Resources reports compelling new gold assay results from its Yundamindra Gold Project, confirming a large, multi-lode system along the Yellow Brick Road trend. Every hole drilled in the central 3km has intersected significant mineralisation, underscoring the project's growing potential.

Aeris Resources has announced a maiden open pit Probable Ore Reserve for its Constellation Project in New South Wales, underpinning a 5-to-7-year mine life and leveraging existing Tritton processing infrastructure.

Caspin Resources has commenced Phase 1 drilling at its Weethalle Gold Project in NSW, aiming to test a newly identified 2,000m long geophysical anomaly linked to historic high-grade gold mineralisation. The project’s geological setting mirrors that of the prolific Hemi deposit, raising exploration hopes.

Mount Ridley Mines reports a maiden inferred gallium resource of 838.7 million tonnes at its Mt Ridley Project, marking a significant step in Australia's critical minerals landscape amid global supply chain shifts.

Nickel Industries reported a robust Q3 2025 with a 20% rise in RKEF EBITDA and a successful US$800 million debt refinancing, despite operational challenges at its Hengjaya Mine. The company also marked zero lost time injuries and advanced key projects toward production.

dorsaVi reports breakthrough RRAM sensor performance and secures a major US physical therapy deal, backed by a $5 million capital raise and new leadership appointments.

SQX Resources is set to acquire an 80% stake in AM6 Pty Ltd, gaining control of high-grade gold and silver projects in Montana and Arizona, with drilling programs slated to commence in December 2025.

Anteris Technologies has enrolled the first patients in its pivotal PARADIGM Trial, testing the DurAVR Transcatheter Heart Valve against leading competitors in a global study.

Critica Limited has produced its first high-grade Mixed Rare Earth Product from the Jupiter Deposit, achieving 84% total rare earth oxides and validating its beneficiation-first processing strategy. This milestone marks a pivotal shift from exploration to development for the company.

Bathurst Resources reported a Q1 FY26 EBITDA of NZD 5.2 million, maintaining full-year guidance and progressing major development projects in New Zealand and Canada.

Javelin Minerals has identified significant new gold and copper exploration targets at its Coogee Gold Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a drilling campaign in early 2026.

Felix Group Holdings has completed its strategic acquisition of Nexvia, boosting its vendor monetisation capabilities and reporting a 17% increase in Enterprise ARR for Q1 FY26. The company also secured new contracts in North America, signalling promising international growth.

Rokeby Resources has confirmed significant gold and antimony mineralisation across multiple prospects at its Hurricane Project in North Queensland, following its maiden drilling campaign. The company secured $1.7 million in an oversubscribed placement to advance Phase 2 drilling and exploration.

Locksley Resources has made significant strides in its US critical minerals strategy, advancing proprietary antimony refining technology and expanding its Mojave Project landholding. The company also completed an oversubscribed capital raise to fund upcoming drilling and downstream processing initiatives.

Pro-Pac Packaging has entered voluntary administration, securing relief to defer its financial reporting and annual general meeting obligations for up to two years. This move pauses key corporate governance duties as the company navigates its restructuring.

Lincoln Minerals has identified promising new drill targets at its Minbrie Copper-Base Metals Project in South Australia and secured $2.25 million in funding to advance exploration activities.

Atomos Limited has posted its first positive EBITDA quarter since late 2022, driven by strong sales of its flagship Ninja and Shinobi products. The company’s operational overhaul and strategic product launches set the stage for continued growth into Q2 FY26.

Optiscan Imaging Ltd secured $17.75 million in a fully underwritten equity raise, fueling clinical studies and regulatory preparations for its innovative medical imaging devices. The company also reported progress in international trials and strengthened its cash position to nearly $20 million.

Accelerate Resources has secured a major earn-in agreement for the Balagundi Gold Project near Kalgoorlie and reported promising maiden drilling results at Kanowna East, while strategically divesting its Comet Gold Project stake.

Buxton Resources reports promising assay results from its maiden drilling at the Centurion Project, alongside strategic leadership changes and a solid cash position heading into 2026.

Resolution Minerals has announced a significant gold discovery at its Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, with maiden drilling revealing a broad, near-surface mineralised zone that could signal a large-scale gold system.

Element 25 Limited has raised AU$10 million to advance its Butcherbird Expansion Project in Western Australia, aiming to increase manganese production and support its innovative battery materials refinery in the US.

Syrah Resources resumed graphite production at its Balama mine and advanced its Vidalia anode material facility amid supportive US trade tariffs and tax credits, positioning itself strongly in the growing EV battery market.