Latest Joint Venture News

Kuniko Limited has secured new funding and is poised to commence drilling at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in New South Wales, targeting district-scale precious metals in a Tier-1 jurisdiction.

DeSoto Resources has secured A$14 million to advance drilling programs in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin and Australia’s Northern Territory, backed by a strategic JV with Fortuna Mining Corp. Historic high-grade gold intercepts and a strong cash position set the stage for a pivotal exploration phase.

Xstate Resources has confirmed 23 meters of net gas pay across three Permian sandstone zones in its Diona-1 well, setting the stage for upcoming flow testing that could redefine resource estimates.

Broken Hill Mines Limited reports outstanding high-grade silver-lead-zinc intercepts alongside promising gold-copper mineralisation at its Pinnacles Mine, expanding its phase 1 drilling program and targeting near-term open pit operations.

Elixir Energy has confirmed 23 meters of net gas pay across three Permian formations at its Diona-1 well in Queensland, setting the stage for flow testing and potential near-term gas production.

Catalyst Metals has received regulatory approval to build an exploration tunnel at its Four Eagles gold project in Victoria, marking a pivotal step toward underground access and resource expansion. The company is advancing its high-grade gold resource with a secured processing facility and plans for further drilling in FY26.

Ionic Rare Earths has raised $15.6 million through a heavily oversubscribed rights issue and placement, anchored by a $3 million strategic investment from U.S.-based Argentem Creek Partners. The capital will fund the company’s global expansion in magnet recycling and rare earth supply chain development amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Mitchell Services Limited delivered a robust Q1 FY26 performance, marked by a 68% jump in EBITDA and a dramatic 93% reduction in net debt. The company’s strategic investment in a decarbonisation joint venture signals a forward-looking growth trajectory.

Marmota Limited reports exceptional high-grade gold intersections from its maiden drilling program at the Greenewood discovery in South Australia, with detailed 1-metre assays underway to refine the promising results.

Black Cat Syndicate has locked in ore purchase agreements to boost processing at Lakewood, supporting the ramp-up of its Fingals and Majestic mines under its More Gold, Sooner strategy.

Verity Resources has acquired the remaining 34% joint venture interest in its Botswana copper-silver and nickel projects, gaining 100% ownership of a strategically significant critical metals portfolio. This move positions Verity to accelerate development in a region benefiting from major US export-import bank financing.

Koonenberry Gold is set to embark on an aggressive 10,000-metre drilling campaign at its Enmore Gold Project in northeast NSW, aiming to expand promising high-grade gold mineralisation and explore new targets along the Sunnyside Shear Zone.