🔥 Thursday 5 February 2026 Thu, 5 Feb 2026

Lotus Resources has launched a A$81 million equity raising to support the ramp-up of its Kayelekera uranium mine to steady state production targeted in Q2 2026, while advancing development of its Letlhakane project.

Lotus Resources has launched a A$76 million placement alongside a A$5 million share purchase plan to fund the ramp-up of uranium production at its Kayelekera mine, aiming for steady-state output by mid-2026 amid strong market fundamentals.

Epsilon Healthcare’s subsidiary, Epsilon Pharma, has signed a three-year manufacturing agreement with New Zealand’s Puro to supply medicinal cannabis products to the UK and Europe, marking a significant step in its international expansion.

Red Mountain Mining has acquired the Thompson Falls Antimony Project on the Montana-Idaho border, adjacent to the only operating antimony smelter in the US. Early assays reveal exceptional grades, positioning the company to capitalise on critical mineral supply chain demands.

Greenwing Resources updates its strategy for the Que River Project, combining a renewed mining push with an innovative plan to develop digital infrastructure on site.

Great Western Exploration has raised $3.75 million to fund multiple copper-gold drilling programs at its Yerrida North Project in Western Australia, with drilling set to begin imminently at the Oval VHMS target.

Stelar Metals has reported impressive high-grade silver assays up to 211 g/t at its Baratta Copper Project in South Australia, highlighting the project's potential as a significant copper-silver resource.

Anax Metals is set to release an updated feasibility study for its Whim Creek project, reflecting soaring commodity prices and progressing funding talks to push the project into development.

Ardea Resources’ subsidiary Kalgoorlie Nickel Pty Ltd has received conditional, non-binding letters of support from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank for up to AUD 1 billion in financing for its Goongarrie Hub nickel-cobalt project.

Volt Resources has extended and significantly increased its graphite offtake agreement with Qingdao Baixing, aligning with the Bunyu project’s development timeline and production targets.

Titan Minerals has reported outstanding drilling results at its Dynasty Gold Project in Ecuador, nearly doubling the depth of mineralisation at the Brecha-Comanche target and boosting confidence ahead of a resource update due in late Q1 2026.

Skylark Minerals has kicked off a major 23,000-metre drilling program at its flagship Zaranou Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to expand its mineral resource and uncover new gold zones. The campaign marks a rapid progression from acquisition to active exploration.

Sky Metals has expanded the known mineralised strike at its Doradilla Tin Project to over 10 kilometres, revealing high-grade tin-polymetallic results that significantly surpass previous targets and set the stage for a major drilling campaign.

Resolute Mining has been granted a 14-year mining permit for its Doropo Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, clearing the way for construction to start in mid-2026 and supporting its ambition to surpass 500,000 ounces of gold production annually by 2028.

St George Mining’s latest drill results from the Araxá Project in Brazil reveal thick, high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation starting from surface, pointing to a significant resource expansion. With ongoing 24/7 drilling and government backing, Araxá’s potential continues to grow.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT (ASX – TCF) reported a robust HY26 with a 10.4% distribution yield and a $16.6 million capital raise, underscoring its disciplined growth and strong portfolio performance.

VBX Limited has announced a 108% increase in its Wuudagu bauxite resource following new discoveries at Wuudagu D, E, and F, significantly extending the project’s mine life and enhancing production prospects.

Mammoth Minerals has launched a new drilling phase at its Excelsior Gold-Silver Project in Nevada, revealing promising Carlin-style gold mineralisation that could significantly expand the project’s scale.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has reported a near doubling of its half-year profit to $2.6 million, driven by a 70% surge in investment income, alongside a successful $16.6 million capital raising. The Trust maintains a strong balance sheet with stable net asset value and a diversified loan portfolio.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ECT) has made significant progress in developing its Rapid Electrothermal Mineralisation (REM) technology, aiming to provide a scalable, in-situ solution for permanently destroying PFAS contamination in soil.

Aurum Resources has reported significant high-grade gold intercepts extending mineralisation depth at its Boundiali project in Côte d'Ivoire, alongside a major strike extension at the BDT1 deposit. These results underpin imminent resource updates and feasibility studies.

Altair Minerals has revealed major untested geophysical anomalies at its North Peters gold project in Guyana, highlighting significant potential to expand its high-grade mineralisation footprint. Historic surveys and drilling data point to compelling targets ahead of planned drilling in Q1 2026.

Champion Iron Limited has raised US$100 million through a private placement with La Caisse to help fund its proposed acquisition of Rana Gruber ASA. The deal signals a strategic push to expand Champion’s iron ore footprint in Quebec.

Ainsworth Game Technology reveals a significant $43.1 million goodwill impairment tied to its North American operations, alongside other one-off losses, tempering its FY25 profit outlook.