Latest Exploration Joint Ventures News

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Northern Star Resources has reported a robust half-year result with a 41% jump in net profit, driven by soaring gold prices despite operational setbacks. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 25 cents per share.

New Frontier Minerals has executed a binding option to acquire a 90% interest in the Pomme Rare Earth Element and Niobium project in Quebec, partnering with Metallium to leverage advanced processing technology and expand its critical minerals footprint.

Kincora Copper has reported promising initial results from its Phase 1 drilling at Nevertire, prompting an expansion of exploration activities and recommencement of drilling to target multiple porphyry centres.

A single drill program in WA delivered a once-a-year spike, while several small caps fell hard after reopening with price gaps. This week also saw big money raised for gold and uranium builds, and a run of resource upgrades across critical minerals.

Arika Resources has agreed to acquire the remaining 20% stake in its flagship Yundamindra and Kookynie gold projects, consolidating full ownership and positioning itself for accelerated exploration in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

Speculative money piled into new discoveries and tight-supply metals, while a handful of small caps were sold hard on thin liquidity. The week’s biggest moves came from PGMs and tungsten on the way up, and micro-cap gas on the way down.

Corella Resources shifts exploration focus to Bonnie Rock and Earoo tenements while progressing a $1 million capital raise and exploring joint venture options for its Tampu Project.

Conico Ltd has finalised a major recapitalisation and corporate restructure, positioning itself for renewed exploration with a focus on scandium amid strong market demand. The company plans an extensive drilling program at its Mt Thirsty project to expand its scandium resource.

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.