♟️ Thursday 5 February 2026 Thu, 5 Feb 2026

DGR Global, a major SolGold shareholder, has announced its current intention to back Jiangxi Copper's 28p per share offer, pending no better bids emerge. The SolGold board unanimously supports the scheme, with a shareholder vote set for 23 February 2026.

Manuka Resources’ subsidiary Trans-Tasman Resources has received a draft decision proposing to decline consent for its Taranaki VTM iron sands project, challenging the company’s plans to develop a critical minerals supply in New Zealand.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Manhattan Gold Limited has reshaped its board and management team following the full acquisition of the Hook Lake Project, signalling a strategic pivot towards advancing this key asset.

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 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.

Elders Limited has announced René Dedoncker as its next CEO, set to begin in October 2026, with current CEO Mark Allison staying on through a transition period. Dedoncker brings two decades of agribusiness leadership experience from Fonterra and Mars Corporation.

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.

FlexiRoam Limited reveals a strong financial turnaround with AI-powered innovations driving profitability and margin expansion in the first half of FY26. The company’s strategic partnerships and zero-integration platform position it well in the fast-growing eSIM market.

Beach Energy reported a 32% drop in half-year net profit to $150.2 million, impacted by flooding and lower oil prices, while advancing its Waitsia Stage 2 gas project. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 1.0 cent per share.

Maas Group Holdings has agreed to sell its Construction Materials division for up to $1.703 billion, marking a strategic pivot towards digital infrastructure and electrification sectors. The deal, expected to close in late 2026, includes a significant minority investment in AI infrastructure developer Firmus Grid.

OFX Group Limited has initiated a strategic review to explore growth and sale options while reporting softer 3Q FY26 earnings impacted by macroeconomic challenges. The company also announced the resignation of its CFO, signaling a period of transition.

Elevate Uranium has announced a significant upgrade to its Marenica Uranium Project in Namibia, doubling the resource grade and increasing contained uranium. This milestone enhances the project's development prospects and underpins the company's growth strategy.

Corazon Mining has identified a continuous 4-kilometre gold anomaly at its Two Pools Gold Project in Western Australia, revealing significant high-grade shallow intercepts and setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

Antipa Minerals has reported multiple new gold and copper discoveries at its Minyari Project in Western Australia, including a high-grade gold lode at Fiama and a significant copper trend at Yolanda. These findings bolster the project's resource base ahead of an updated Mineral Resource Estimate due in February 2026.

Santana Minerals has secured a clear statutory timeline for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project fast-track approval, with a decision expected by late October 2026. The appointment of a seven-member Expert Panel marks a significant step in the project's regulatory journey.