🔥 Thursday 11 December 2025 Thu, 11 Dec 2025

Metal Powder Works Limited has achieved a major production milestone by successfully manufacturing high-purity silver powder using its patented DirectPowder™ process, positioning itself to serve the booming electric vehicle and electronics sectors.

Jindalee Lithium has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its McDermitt Lithium Project’s Exploration Plan, paving the way for expanded drilling and advancing the project towards a feasibility study.

Krakatoa Resources has reported strong visual antimony mineralisation from underground and surface drilling at its Zopkhito project in Georgia, extending the option period by 12 months to advance resource definition and transaction milestones.

Atomic Eagle’s maiden drilling at the Chisebuka target within Zambia’s Muntanga Project reveals substantial near-surface uranium mineralisation, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate in 2026.

Ore Resources Ltd has raised A$7.5 million through an oversubscribed equity placement to accelerate gold exploration at its Coolgardie and Randalls projects in Western Australia. The funds will underpin an expanded drilling program targeting key prospects in 2026.

MRG Metals has reported strong laboratory results from 37 auger drillholes at its Adriano Rare Earth Project in Mozambique, confirming significant alluvial deposits with Total Heavy Mineral grades up to 9.56%. These findings bolster the potential for a district-scale rare earth system across the Adriano–Fotinho corridor.

GreenTech Metals has agreed to acquire up to 80% of the high-grade Munni Munni Platinum-Palladium-Copper-Nickel Project in Western Australia, consolidating a significant land package and planning a drilling campaign to upgrade the resource by early 2026.

AKORA Resources has secured strong endorsement from Madagascar’s new government to upgrade its Bekisopa iron ore project licence from exploration to mining, paving the way for project advancement and investment.

Argenica Therapeutics’ AI-powered reanalysis of its Phase 2 trial reveals significant efficacy of ARG-007 in severe acute ischemic stroke patients, highlighting improved functional outcomes and reduced brain damage.

Alchemy Resources has reported further high-grade iron ore intercepts at its Valley Bore Project in Western Australia, confirming mineralisation over a 600m strike length with strong potential for expansion. The company’s joint venture option with Newcam Minerals adds strategic momentum to the project’s development prospects.

Prairie Lithium has locked in a decade-long agreement to supply lithium-bearing crystallite to Hydro Lithium’s South Korean refinery, marking a strategic step in its commercial-scale production and market entry.

Cauldron Energy has announced a significant new uranium discovery at its Manyingee North prospect, with high-grade mineralisation intersected in all recent drillholes, suggesting a substantial expansion of its Yanrey Uranium Project resource base.

The ACCC has opposed IAG’s proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance in Western Australia, citing concerns it would stifle competition and lead to higher premiums and reduced product quality.

Axiom Properties, soon to be Axtec Limited, has forged a strategic partnership with Ray White Avi Khan Group to deploy cutting-edge embedded payments and automation solutions across 3,000 properties, aiming to transform real estate transactions and boost recurring revenue.

Legacy Minerals Holdings has identified promising new silver targets at its Mt Carrington Project in NSW, securing approvals for an additional 3,500 metres of drilling to expand its substantial 115Moz silver equivalent resource.

Lightning Minerals Ltd is set to launch a fully funded Phase 2 drilling campaign at its Mt Turner Gold Project in Queensland, following Phase 1 success that revealed a large mineralised system along a 12km strike of the Drummer Fault.

Beetaloo Energy has reached a Final Investment Decision for its Carpentaria Pilot Project, paving the way for gas sales from EP187 starting in 2026. This milestone follows key agreements and approvals, marking a significant step in Northern Territory’s energy development.

Bioxyne Limited has secured a pioneering manufacturing and supply agreement to enter the emerging medicinal cannabis markets of Costa Rica and Panama, positioning itself as a first mover with promising revenue potential.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited’s scoping study confirms the Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project as a large-scale, capital-efficient direct-ship bauxite operation with robust economic returns and strategic market positioning.

Native Mineral Resources reports steady gold production at Blackjack with 1,300 ounces yielded and $7.6 million revenue, while advancing regulatory and joint venture developments.

Amaero Ltd has secured a substantial A$9 million saving on its Argon recycling plant, ordered a fourth atomizer to boost U.S. powder production, and remains on track with its A$72 million capital investment program.

Norwest Minerals updates its West Arunta exploration strategy following a doubling of silver prices and a high-grade discovery at Dales Gossan, setting the stage for a major 2026 drilling campaign.

Fenix Resources unveils a robust three-year plan to ramp up iron ore production from 2.4Mt in FY25 to 6Mtpa by FY28, anchored by its Weld Range Project. The company also raises FY26 guidance and initiates feasibility studies for further expansion.

Neurizon Therapeutics has secured FDA clearance for its lead drug candidate NUZ-001 to enter the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, marking a key regulatory milestone and setting the stage for patient enrollment in early 2026.