Latest Contract Award News

Vantage Metals (ASX: VAN) has kicked off drilling at its Kalahari Copper Project in Botswana following a comprehensive airborne electromagnetic survey, while high-grade polymetallic assays emerge from its Argentine TMT Project. The company also raised A$6 million from strategic investors and rebranded from BRX to VAN.

Element 25 is on track to commission its Butcherbird manganese expansion in early 2027, while securing a substantial US Department of Energy grant to support its US battery materials facility.

6K Additive surged to a record US$7.1 million revenue in Q2 2026, driven by strong demand in critical metal powders and backed by robust cash reserves and government contracts.

Develop Global (ASX:DVP) posted a record June quarter with Woodlawn copper-zinc production up 47%, supported by a US$400 million Trafigura financing deal that underpins its Sulphur Springs and Pioneer Dome projects.

Deep Yellow Limited has accelerated progress at its flagship Tumas uranium project in Namibia, awarding major construction contracts and pushing detailed engineering close to 80% completion ahead of a Final Investment Decision expected in Q4 2026. Exploration activities in Namibia and Australia continue to build the company’s resource pipeline amid a strengthening uranium market.

Conrad Asia Energy has locked in over 90% of its US$320 million Mako Gas Project contracts, maintaining its timeline for first gas in late 2027 while restructuring leadership and progressing Aceh PSC assets.

Invictus Energy has cemented its position in Zimbabwe's Cabora Bassa Basin with a landmark Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement and is progressing well towards drilling the high-impact Musuma-1 exploration well, backed by a fresh A$10 million capital raise.

Rox Resources has secured full permits and major contracts to push forward construction at Youanmi, with mining and processing plant works advancing towards a mid-2027 gold pour.

Mitchell Services reported a robust FY26 with EBITDA up 67% and a net cash position of $3.5 million, driven by a shift towards gold projects and rising rig activity.

Maritana Minerals is pushing ahead with its Black Swan Processing Hub development, targeting 100,000 ounces of gold production by H2 2027, supported by a strong cash position of $229.5 million.

Minbos Resources has cleared key shareholder hurdles to secure a US$5 million loan from Banco de Fomento Angola, aiming to complement existing project finance and accelerate its Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant development.

Valiant Gold has successfully re-entered the Comet Underground Mine, uncovering better-than-expected conditions that could accelerate the mine's restart timeline. The company is progressing engineering and site works targeting 304,000 ounces from its 3.77Mt resource.