Latest Joint Venture News

Encounter Resources has regained 100% ownership of the Yeneena Copper Project after IGO Limited's withdrawal, setting the stage for renewed exploration focused on high-grade copper zones in Western Australia's Paterson Province.

Xanadu Mines Limited has received a conditional off-market takeover offer from Bastion Mining Pte Ltd at A$0.08 per share, representing a significant premium. The company’s independent Takeover Committee unanimously recommends acceptance, supported by an independent expert’s fair and reasonable valuation.

Bastion Mining has tabled a recommended $0.08 per share cash offer for Xanadu Mines, representing a significant premium and backed unanimously by Xanadu's independent directors and largest shareholder.

Hastings Technology Metals has struck a deal to acquire the Whiteheads Gold Project, adding a substantial gold asset near Kalgoorlie to its portfolio and targeting a maiden resource by year-end.

Viridis Mining and Minerals, through its joint venture Viridion, has delivered the first batch of high-purity rare earth oxides recycled from Brazilian magnets to Latin America’s only magnet manufacturer, marking a key step in establishing a domestic rare earth supply chain.

Ionic Rare Earths, through its Viridion joint venture, has delivered the first recycled rare earth oxides to Brazil’s CIT SENAI ITR, marking a key step toward a domestic magnet supply chain in South America.

Aurum Resources has secured a joint venture to earn up to 80% interest in two new exploration permits adjacent to its 1.6Moz Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, significantly expanding its landholding and growth potential.

Kingsrose Mining advances its exploration efforts in Norway’s Finnmark region with increased backing from BHP, while winding down its Central Finland alliance. The company also secures an option to acquire the promising Gallujavri nickel-copper-PGE project.

Antilles Gold’s joint venture has inked key offtake agreements for all gold and copper/gold concentrates from the Nueva Sabana mine, boosting project financing prospects.

Great Boulder Resources has confirmed new gold discoveries at its Side Well South project and extended the Eaglehawk deposit by 200 metres, reinforcing the potential for resource growth at its flagship Side Well Gold Project in Western Australia.

Jade Gas Holdings has completed Mongolia’s inaugural horizontal coal bed methane wells at the Red Lake field, setting the stage for initial gas production by early June 2025. The company is advancing commercial partnerships to leverage this milestone for cleaner energy solutions in the South Gobi region.

Duratec Limited has lowered its FY25 revenue and EBITDA guidance due to project delays and weather disruptions but remains optimistic about a robust pipeline and growth prospects in FY26.