Latest Contract Award News

Pioneer Minerals has appointed Alaska Midnight Sun Drilling for its first reverse circulation drill campaign at the Springfield Tungsten, Gold and Gallium Project in Idaho, targeting high-grade multi-commodity mineralisation in Q3 2026.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has drawn down A$70m to fund the US$36m upfront payment for its MARSS acquisition, which now boasts a €140m earnout cap following a surge in Middle Eastern orders. The deal, pending completion, significantly expands EOS’s counter-drone footprint and order book.

Minerals 260 has significantly expanded its Bullabulling Gold Project footprint by acquiring joint venture interests over 350km2 of highly prospective tenements adjacent to its existing holdings, boosting the total project area to 1,160km2. This $7 million deal consolidates key exploration ground and adds new targets near established deposits.

Core Lithium has secured a $274 million contract with Develop Global to advance underground mining at the BP33 deposit, a cornerstone of its Finniss Lithium Operation, aiming for first ore by mid-2027 and full production in 2028.

Develop Global has landed a substantial A$274 million underground mining contract at Core Lithium’s Finniss Project, marking a major shift from Bellevue Gold and boosting its lithium services portfolio.

Barminco, Perenti's underground mining arm, has landed a significant A$850 million contract at Bellevue Gold Project, expanding its Australian footprint and requiring A$75 million growth capital in FY27.

Core Lithium has completed the second tranche of a A$120 million equity raise, securing A$67 million and shareholder approval for convertible notes, positioning the Finniss Lithium Project for continued development.

NRW Holdings’ subsidiary has won a $200 million contract to upgrade Tonkin Highway in Perth, enhancing safety and easing congestion on a key transport corridor. Construction is set to begin in late 2026 with potential for additional works at Hale Road.

Rox Resources has finished dewatering the Youanmi Main Pit and is advancing underground mining and infrastructure, positioning the project on track for production.

Aerometrex expands its MetroMap Partner Program, adding new industry partners and unlocking uncapped revenue growth beyond its foundational Landchecker deal.

Beamtree Holdings has landed a $2 million contract with Saudi Arabia’s Fakeeh Care Group, while revising down its FY26 ARR growth guidance and outlining cost-cutting measures as part of an ongoing strategic review.

Southern Cross Gold has awarded PYBAR Mining Services the contract to build an underground exploration decline at its Sunday Creek project, enabling a near doubling of drilling rigs and positioning the project as a global pre-development drill-out leader.