Latest Development Program News

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) delivered a record 861.3oz doré smelt on 11 August 2026, marking a 46% rise from early August and pushing total production past 1,450oz in two weeks. Mining milestones at Blackjack South Pit and advancing development at multiple sites underpin the company’s growing momentum.

Red Sky Energy reports progress on its Innamincka Dome drilling campaign, with civil works nearing completion for Yarrow wells and access approvals secured for the Willowie 2 appraisal well. Spud dates are set for late August and mid-October 2026, respectively.

Krakatoa Resources has locked in $2.4 million through a strategic placement anchored by a $1.8 million investment from a Hong Kong private investor, funding the first 10% acquisition of the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project and accelerating its 2026 exploration program.

Argent BioPharma's licensing partner Splash Beverage Group has launched the US veterinary development program for CannEpil®, targeting companion-animal oncology and chronic pain. Led by industry veteran Dr Hunter Land, the initiative follows a defined FDA regulatory pathway and could broaden CannEpil®’s commercial footprint beyond human neurology.

Strata Minerals is pushing forward multiple technical workstreams at its Zelica Gold Project in Western Australia, backed by BML Ventures. These initiatives aim to de-risk mine planning, processing, and permitting as the project moves closer to development.

Sparc Technologies has secured commercial traction for its graphene additive ecosparc® with major coatings players AkzoNobel and Petro Vietnam Paint, launched a new additive range for electrostatic coatings, and marked six months of continuous operation at its green hydrogen pilot plant.

Nexus Minerals has completed nearly 22,000m of RC drilling at Wallbrook, delivering strong gold intercepts and setting up an updated resource estimate by September. The company also moved to acquire Northern Star's remaining 10% stake in the Pinnacles JV, consolidating full ownership.

Pivotal Metals has boosted its Horden Lake Mineral Resource Estimate to 52 million tonnes at 1.05% copper equivalent, underpinning plans for a scalable open pit operation as it advances a scoping study and ongoing exploration at Belleterre.

Avecho Biotechnology has secured a unanimous recommendation to continue its Phase III insomnia trial without increasing sample size, alongside raising $1.9 million through option exercises and bolstering its cash position to $6.6 million.

Canadian Phosphate has secured a five-year exploration permit for its Wapiti Phosphate Project and commenced a 3,000m drilling campaign, while progressing the pending acquisition of the Diamond Mountain Project in Utah. A $5.2 million capital raise positions the company to accelerate its North American phosphate ambitions.

Firebird Metals has validated its proprietary Lithium Manganese Rich (LMR) cathode materials, achieving discharge capacities on par with commercial references and significantly surpassing conventional LFP and high-nickel NCM cathodes. This milestone underscores Firebird's integrated battery materials strategy and sets the stage for advanced optimisation at its Australian Demonstration Plant.

Alurion Resources has closed its IPO at the maximum subscription of A$50 million, setting the stage for an expanded development program at its Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project. Brazilian Rare Earths retains a strategic 16% stake as Alurion prepares for ASX listing.