Latest Asx News

Somerset Minerals has secured $3.7 million to accelerate exploration at its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, revealing promising high-grade copper mineralisation over a 7 km fault zone at Jura North. Extensive regional surveys aim to uncover further discoveries across its vast landholding.

Nex Metals Explorations advances its Kookynie Gold Tailings project while negotiating a potential divestment of its Arika Joint Venture stake and exploring strategic gold opportunities in Egypt's Eastern Desert.

Asian Battery Metals PLC has reported strong exploration progress in Mongolia, including excellent copper recoveries at its Oval project and high-grade copper-gold assays at Maikhan Uul, supported by a $6 million equity raise.

Freehill Mining Limited reported a robust 46% increase in quarterly sales, driven by strong demand at its Islon aggregate site and steady contributions from Yerbas Buenas. Meanwhile, the company advances promising copper and gold project assessments.

International Graphite Limited has secured key approvals and funding to progress its Collie Micronising Facility and European Expandable Graphite Project, positioning itself as a major supplier outside China.

Dalaroo Metals has completed its strategic acquisition of the Blue Lagoon critical minerals project in Greenland and is advancing gold exploration in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by new executive appointments and promising assay results.

First Lithium Limited is progressing towards critical milestones with pending license renewals in Mali expected soon and a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate on the horizon, supported by recent funding injections.

High-Tech Metals reports strong drilling results at Wagtail Gold Deposit and secures $10.7 million from option exercises, advancing its Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka gold projects.

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) has made significant strides in its Vanadium battery energy storage and mining projects, securing a $2 million capital raise and progressing key feasibility studies.

OzAurum Resources has reported strong drilling results and promising heap-leach testwork at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project, alongside a strategic $4.1 million placement to Forrestania Resources.

Next Science Limited has updated the payment date for its cash return of capital to 10 February 2026, following its recent asset sale and pending ASX delisting.

Halo Technologies reports a strategic pivot under new CEO Peter Oxlade, adopting a capital-light B2B model in the UK and expanding its Australian managed funds offering, while maintaining stable subscription revenue despite seasonal headwinds.