Latest STAR MINERALS (ASX:SMS) News

A boardroom shake-up and a fresh placement sparked the week’s biggest move, while critical minerals deals kept drawing buyers. Gold explorers also ran hard on drill hits, but several gapped stocks showed how fast early moves can fade.

Star Minerals has reported robust grade control drilling results at its Tumblegum South Gold Project, confirming excellent continuity and grade of gold mineralisation ahead of final mine planning.

Star Minerals has completed the sale of its West Bryah copper-gold project to Catalyst Metals for $2.75 million, including cash and shares, while Catalyst also takes a strategic stake in Star Minerals. This move strengthens Star Minerals’ focus on advancing its Tumblegum South Gold Project.

A single biotech result reset expectations in minutes, while gold and critical minerals kept investors busy on deals, drilling and funding. The week’s biggest moves came from one trial being stopped, a miner losing altitude after heavy selling, and a U.S. tungsten stock hit hard on risk-off trading.

Gold names split cleanly this week: one stock rocketed on tangible production progress, while another cratered as selling overwhelmed a big plan. Critical minerals kept drawing attention, but several gap-ups didn’t hold once early buyers took profits.

Star Minerals has obtained the crucial Native Vegetation Clearing Permit, completing all regulatory approvals to commence mining at the Tumblegum South Gold Project in Western Australia.

Star Minerals has entered a strategic partnership with Catalyst Metals, securing a gold milling agreement for its Tumblegum South project and selling its West Bryah Basin copper-gold assets for $2.75 million. Catalyst also commits to a $1 million equity placement in Star Minerals, underpinning the company’s development plans.

Star Minerals has received mining approval for its Tumblegum South Gold Project and commenced grade control drilling, setting the stage for production in early 2026 amid rising gold prices.

Star Minerals Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following an announcement about a Supreme Court application concerning the appointment of its auditor, signaling a pivotal moment in the company's governance saga.

Star Minerals has secured court orders confirming the legitimacy of its auditor changes and share issuance notices, resolving prior compliance issues and lifting its ASX trading suspension.

Star Minerals Limited has requested an extension to its voluntary suspension on the ASX as it awaits a Supreme Court ruling on the appointment of its auditor, with a market update expected soon.

Star Minerals has received mining approval for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, setting the stage for mining to commence in early 2026. With robust production targets and a key partnership in place, the project is poised to advance swiftly.