Latest Joint Venture News

Astron Limited is advancing talks for a $220 million senior debt package to fund Phase 1 of its Donald Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, with a final investment decision now expected in Q3 2026.

EV Resources has unveiled a maiden Exploration Target at its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, estimating up to 166,000 tonnes of contained antimony across three zones. Phase 1 drilling confirmed shallow, continuous carbonate replacement mineralisation, while high-grade feeder zones await further testing.

Fenix Resources has partnered with Mira Bulk to reduce iron ore shipping costs and secured US$44 million in long-term funding, underpinning its production ramp-up to 6 million tonnes by FY28.

Tungsten Mining NL's Watershed Preliminary Economic Evaluation reveals a robust project with a pre-tax NPV of A$1.3 billion and a swift payback, aiming for first production by 2027 amid tightening global tungsten supply.

Perenti's underground mining arm Barminco has landed a A$275 million contract at Barrick's Fourmile Project in Nevada, marking a strategic expansion in North America's hard-rock mining sector.

Buru Energy has launched a prospectus offering over 207 million new options free-attaching to a recent $5.3 million placement, aiming to back the commercialisation of its Rafael Gas Project and bolster working capital.

Triton Minerals has secured Mozambique government approval for mining concessions tied to its graphite assets, a critical hurdle cleared in its joint venture deal with NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd. This milestone de-risks the transaction and sets the stage for imminent completion and cash receipt.

International Graphite Limited (ASX: IG6) has raised $4 million to fast-track its graphite processing ventures in Europe and Western Australia, supported by a UK critical minerals fund and existing shareholders.

Triangle Energy (ASX:TEG) has regained 100% ownership of the L7 Production Licence and EP 437 Exploration Permit in the Perth Basin after joint venture partners Echelon and Strike withdrew and transferred their interests back. Legal proceedings against these partners for failing farm-in obligations continue.

Holista Colltech's joint venture Ovicoll has acquired industrial land in Collie to build a modular sheep collagen production plant, aiming for operation by December 2026.

Melbana Energy halts direct involvement in its Cuban Block 9 project following US sanctions on CUPET, its contractual counterparty, while it seeks legal clarity on the complex regulatory landscape.

Platina Resources has completed its acquisition of the Mt Morgans South Project from Genesis Minerals, adding 18 tenements in a prolific gold district and setting the stage for a focused exploration campaign.