♟️ Thursday 29 January 2026 Thu, 29 Jan 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.

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.

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.

Everlast Minerals advances pilot operations at its Gaibandha Mineral Sands Project, securing a critical 500kW power connection and strengthening government ties in Bangladesh.

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.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has secured all-minerals rights at its Prospect Hill project, paving the way for a maiden tin resource estimate, while new data from Radium Hill reveals an 8km corridor rich in uranium and rare earth elements.

Truscott Mining Corporation has initiated a fully subscribed capital raising to fund a 2500-metre drilling program at its Westminster Gold Project, targeting core ore bodies with potential multi-million ounce gold mineralisation.

Stelar Metals is actively expanding its project portfolio in Tier 1 jurisdictions while reassessing past assay results to capitalise on recent commodity price gains. The company also navigates leadership changes and Native Title negotiations as it prepares for a pivotal March update.

Gorilla Gold has dramatically expanded its Comet Vale gold resource by 900%, boosting its Western Australian portfolio to 1.5 million ounces and securing $31.7 million in fresh capital to accelerate development.

Jatcorp Limited reported a striking 165% revenue increase in Q2 FY26, driven by strong demand in Australia, Hong Kong, and China. The company also secured $4.2 million through an entitlement offer to support its growth ambitions across Southeast Asia.

Brightstar Resources has released an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Goldfields Project, outlining a robust six-year production plan averaging 75,000 ounces of gold annually and a pre-tax NPV of A$606 million. The study highlights a new 1.5Mtpa processing plant with expansion potential and a clear pathway to first gold by mid-2027.

Brightstar Resources has released an updated feasibility study for its Goldfields Project, projecting $1 billion in pre-tax free cash flow and a 74% internal rate of return, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision in March 2026.

Cue Energy Resources reports steady production and a strong cash position, advancing long-term gas contracts in Australia with new drilling planned. Key developments in Indonesia and New Zealand also shape the company’s near-term outlook.

Prominence Energy has completed its acquisition of the Gawler Natural Hydrogen Project, gaining a significant foothold in Australia's emerging natural hydrogen and helium sector. The company is advancing technical evaluations and preparing for early 2026 field surveys to validate its promising geological prospects.

Australian Critical Minerals Limited (ACM) has unveiled detailed exploration plans for its Peru projects, highlighting the Flint Project’s compelling high-grade gold and silver targets with drilling scheduled for early 2026.

Avenira Limited has made significant strides in developing its Wonarah Phosphate Project, bolstered by strategic operational appointments and advancing infrastructure plans. Meanwhile, exploration at the Jundee South Gold Project is set to commence in 2026 amid ongoing regulatory challenges.