Latest Joint Venture News

Carnarvon Energy and its partners have deferred key milestones in the Dorado Phase 1 liquids development, pushing back the Final Investment Decision and FPSO purchase. Despite the delay, the Joint Venture remains confident and plans further exploration drilling in 2026.

Delta Lithium reports strong drilling results and successful metallurgical test work at its Yinnetharra Lithium Project, underpinning confidence in resource expansion and future development plans.

Kali Metals has significantly extended the gold-in-soil anomaly at its Marble Bar Project, increasing the strike length by 80% to 9.5 kilometres. The company is now prioritising gold exploration while maintaining lithium as a secondary focus.

88 Energy Limited reports solid progress in its Alaskan oil projects with key joint venture partner Burgundy reaffirming commitment, alongside strategic acreage expansion and operational cost reductions.

Dart Mining's latest rock chip assays from the Triumph Gold Project reveal significant high-grade gold and silver mineralisation, confirming historical data and opening new avenues for exploration and resource growth.

BHP has reported a robust 10% increase in copper production for the half year ended December 2024, driven by record output at Escondida and strong performances across key assets. Despite a weather-related setback in South Australia, the company remains on track to meet FY25 guidance while advancing major growth projects and sustainability initiatives.

Bounty Oil & Gas NL has been notified of the refusal of its Joint Venture Applications for the PEP 11 permit, which remains valid for two months. The company is now considering a legal challenge to this decision.

Karoon Energy has concluded drilling at the Who Dat West exploration well, reaching its target depth but finding no significant hydrocarbons. The joint venture now shifts focus to development options for prior discoveries in the area.

Xanadu Mines has lodged a comprehensive NI 43-101 technical report for its Kharmagtai Copper-Gold Project, revealing key differences in production and economic outcomes compared to earlier ASX disclosures due to regulatory standards.

Horizon Oil has successfully completed the WM29 well and commenced drilling WM30 in the Mereenie Development Program, aiming to boost gas production and meet new Northern Territory gas sales commitments.

Koonenberry Gold announces the start of a fully funded air core drilling program at the Junee Copper-Gold Joint Venture Project in NSW, managed by Newmont. The program targets multiple porphyry systems with promising geological analogies to world-class deposits.

Rio Tinto's Q4 2024 production results reflect steady operational performance with record bauxite output and significant progress on key growth projects like Oyu Tolgoi and Rincon lithium expansion.