Latest Joint Venture News

Scorpion Minerals has expanded its footprint in Western Australia's Murchison region to 1,600km² through a strategic JV with E79 Gold Mines, securing the largest landholding along the highly prospective Dalgaranga–Big Bell shear corridor. With $1.75 million raised, the company is poised to commence drilling at multiple high-grade gold targets imminently.

Noronex Limited reports promising copper and silver assay results from initial drilling at its Fiesta Copper Project in Namibia, while advancing diamond drilling and expanding exploration licences in Botswana. The company also strengthens its financial position through early option exercises and South32 earn-in funding.

Alara Resources reports steady copper-gold concentrate shipments from its Oman operations while unveiling promising exploration results at Block 8 and securing the Block 22B concession. The company navigates regulatory challenges with a halted rights issue and prepares for key developments in the coming quarter.

Redstone Resources has commenced a pivotal deep diamond drilling program at its West Musgrave Copper Project, targeting a potentially transformative Voisey’s Bay-style Cu-Ni deposit beneath the Tollu Copper deposit. Results are anticipated in Q3 2025.

Tasman Resources has progressed its Lake Torrens IOCG joint venture with Fortescue, expanded geophysical surveys, and outlined plans for a multi-target drilling campaign at Parkinson Dam, supported by a $3.68 million entitlement offer.

Dart Mining has reported a significant 27% increase in inferred gold ounces at its Triumph Gold Project, alongside operational gains and a $3 million capital raise to fuel further exploration in Central Queensland.

Australian Pacific Coal advances commissioning at Dartbrook with wash plant refurbishment underway and secures additional $14 million senior debt to support production ramp-up.

Nex Metals Explorations Ltd reported steady progress on its Kookynie Tailings Project, completed capital raisings, and is exploring new gold opportunities overseas, signaling a strategic growth phase.

S2 Resources reported significant progress across its Australian and Finnish projects during the March 2025 quarter, completing key geophysical surveys and drilling programs while maintaining a solid cash balance of A$2.2 million.

Oakajee Corporation’s recent auger drilling at its Paynes Find gold project yielded underwhelming results, prompting plans for a more invasive Aircore drilling program to better assess the region’s potential.

Conrad Asia Energy has secured a pivotal Gas Sales Agreement with Indonesia’s state utility PLN, linking Mako gas prices to the Indonesian Crude Price and advancing its farmout strategy while increasing its stake in the Duyung PSC to 91.5%.

Hawthorn Resources has updated its Anglo Saxon gold project with a revised pit optimisation study reflecting higher gold prices and plans an 8,000m drilling program to de-risk mining. Meanwhile, the company converted its Mt Bevan equity stake to a 1% FOB royalty, positioning for future value from premium magnetite production.