🔥 Thursday 29 January 2026 Thu, 29 Jan 2026

Patronus Resources has reported robust exploration results across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, highlighting significant gold and uranium discoveries that promise to expand its resource base. With a strong cash position, the company is well placed to advance its projects in 2026.

Nexsen Limited has reported significant progress in its rapid diagnostic technologies, including a key FDA pre-submission for its GBS rapid sensor and a solid cash reserve post-IPO to support commercialisation efforts.

Western Gold Resources has secured board approval to mine its wholly owned Gold Duke Project, backed by a $6.75 million oversubscribed placement and a robust updated resource estimate of 277,000 ounces of gold. Mobilisation is set for early 2026 as the company advances towards production.

Alara Resources has reported its strongest quarterly copper concentrate production and dispatch at the Al Wash-hi Majaza Mine, alongside expanded exploration efforts across Oman and strengthened financial footing through new loan facilities.

Manhattan Gold Corporation reports promising assay results from its Hook Lake Gold Project in Nunavut, Canada, confirming high-grade gold and polymetallic mineralisation across multiple prospects. The company plans to commence maiden drilling in April 2026 following a delayed aeromagnetic survey.

Power Minerals delivers robust December quarter results with standout rare earth and niobium drilling at Santa Anna, while reclaiming full ownership of its Rincon lithium project to accelerate development.

Turaco Gold has reported significant progress at its Afema Project in Côte d’Ivoire, with the December quarter delivering a 4.06 million ounce gold resource and promising drilling results pointing to further expansion in early 2026.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust 2025 performance with a 12% rise in statutory profit before tax and upgraded its 2026 guidance, underpinned by strong loan growth and digital innovation. The Group also announced significant shareholder returns totalling £3.9 billion, including dividends and a share buyback programme.

Infinity Mining confirms exceptional antimony grades at Walhalla South Extended and advances a groundbreaking extraction partnership at its Cangai Copper Project.

S2 Resources bolstered its cash reserves with a A$17 million sale of its Fosterville licence to Agnico Eagle and advanced exploration in New South Wales and Western Australia, revealing promising copper mineralisation.

Ardiden Limited has completed its merger with Lac Gold, bolstering its position with a $10 million capital raise and launching a significant drilling campaign at the Rouyn Gold Project in Québec.

European Metals Holdings has marked a pivotal quarter with the completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Cinovec Lithium Project, securing a €360 million Czech government grant and submitting a key Environmental Impact Assessment, propelling the project closer to production.

MinRex Resources is advancing a transformative merger with Canadian explorer Electrum Discovery Corp., poised to create a well-capitalised gold and copper exploration entity with significant assets in Serbia and Australia.

OM Holdings has fulfilled all conditions to sell its 26% stake in Ntsimbintle Mining to Exxaro Resources for approximately US$101.4 million, setting the stage for transaction completion by late February 2026.

Decidr AI Industries has solidified its position in the agentic AI market by completing strategic acquisitions and launching its DecidrOS platform, achieving a 60% revenue increase in the December quarter.

RTG Mining is advancing swiftly towards a near-term start-up of its high-grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project in the Philippines, supported by a full financing agreement with Glencore. Meanwhile, promising exploration results from the Chanach Project in Kyrgyzstan and ongoing engagement in Bougainville signal a diversified growth pipeline.

Atlantic Lithium has submitted a revised Mining Lease for its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project to Ghana's Parliament, aligning fiscal terms with current legislation and awaiting final ratification. Meanwhile, promising exploration results in Côte d’Ivoire and a successful capital raise underpin the company’s growth ambitions.

PC Gold has reported robust drilling results at its Spring Hill Gold Project, revealing multiple visible gold occurrences and new mineralised zones. An updated Mineral Resource Estimate is targeted for Q1 2026, supported by a photon re-assay program and advancing pre-feasibility studies.

Haranga Resources has made significant progress in its December 2025 quarter, advancing drilling and infrastructure at its Lincoln Gold Project in California and confirming high-grade gold mineralisation at its Ibel South Project in Senegal. A $14 million capital raise underpins these developments.

Liberty Metals has completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in a suite of Brazilian critical minerals projects, marking a significant strategic expansion into titanium and rare earth elements. The company also rebranded and initiated exploration programs to unlock value in these high-potential assets.

GreenTech Metals has completed a major acquisition of a 70% interest in the high-grade Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni Project in Western Australia, backed by a $5.2 million capital raise and a strengthened board. The company has commenced drilling to validate historical resources and aims for a JORC-compliant update in early 2026.

Midas Minerals has reported promising high-grade copper and silver mineralisation at its newly acquired Otavi Copper Project in Namibia, with ongoing drilling and new targets shaping a compelling exploration narrative.

Dateline Resources progresses its Colosseum Gold-REE Project with a Bankable Feasibility Study on track for March completion, securing $35 million in funding and expanding drilling to explore rare earth elements.

Cannindah Resources has delivered a strong quarter with significant drill results upgrading the Mt Cannindah copper-gold project, including a new Exploration Target at the Southern Target porphyry system.