Latest Joint Venture News

Impact Minerals pushes its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project into pilot production while its JV partner Kuniko hits mineralisation in every hole at Commonwealth, discovering new high-grade extensions.

Austral Resources reported a standout high-grade copper-gold discovery at Snow Queen, secured a new SAG mill for Rocklands upgrades, and gained full ownership of Anthill copper production following agreement termination.

Argosy Minerals has made significant strides in its 12ktpa Rincon Lithium Project, delivering encouraging process testwork results and securing critical 40MW energy infrastructure, while engaging strategic partners for funding.

Kuniko Limited has unveiled robust Phase 1 drilling results at its Commonwealth-Silica Hill gold-silver project in NSW, including a new high-grade zone outside the current resource. Phase 2 drilling is underway with assays expected in September and a resource upgrade planned for year-end.

Rincon Resources confirms historic high-grade gold-copper mineralisation extensions at Telfer South and secures a significant joint venture deal for West Arunta, underpinning its exploration focus and capital position.

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.

Fortescue Metals Group delivered a record 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore shipments in FY26, maintaining cost control despite inflation and advancing its green energy projects. The company flagged a US$525 million impairment on Iron Bridge but remains focused on decarbonisation and growth.

Equus Energy has completed a critical Pre-FEED study for its Equus Gas Project, confirming two cost-effective development pathways and initiating commercial partnerships. The company also strengthened its board and maintains a solid cash position heading into FEED.

Cadoux Limited has made significant strides in its high purity alumina project, achieving EU SAFELOOP lithium-ion battery qualification, while expanding its footprint in Victoria's rare earth sector via a joint venture. The company also completed a $2.6 million capital raise, bolstering its cash position for upcoming development milestones.

Fluence Corporation delivered a 14.7% revenue increase in H1 2026, driven by a 34.7% rise in higher-margin Smart Product Solutions and Recurring Revenue, alongside record backlog growth and strategic leadership appointments.

Capstone Copper delivered a seventh consecutive quarter of record adjusted EBITDA at $354 million, driven by higher copper prices and strong sulphide production at Mantoverde. The company reaffirmed its 2026 guidance and progressed major expansions including Mantoverde Optimized and Pyrite Augmentation projects.

Blue Star Helium has completed the commissioning phase of its Pinon Canyon helium plant, secured a three-month helium offtake agreement with a major US buyer, and begun selling helium as it prepares for production ramp-up in the second half of 2026.