Latest Joint Ventures News

Rumble Resources and AIC Mines have agreed to sell their combined 100% interest in the Lamil Project to Aventine Resources for A$1.1 million plus royalties, as Rumble sharpens focus on core assets.

Chariot Resources has broadened its Nigerian lithium acquisition by adding a key small-scale mining licence and converting three leases to mining leases, extending the acquisition timeline and increasing regulatory costs.

Kincora Copper has accelerated exploration across its Australian and Mongolian assets, leveraging new AI and quantum technology partnerships alongside partner-funded drilling, while reporting a modest net income and a strong cash position in Q1 2026.

Kingsgate Consolidated has secured royalty and water rights for its Nueva Esperanza silver-gold project in Chile, removing significant financial burdens and unlocking development potential.

Minerals 260 has significantly expanded its Bullabulling Gold Project footprint by acquiring joint venture interests over 350km2 of highly prospective tenements adjacent to its existing holdings, boosting the total project area to 1,160km2. This $7 million deal consolidates key exploration ground and adds new targets near established deposits.

Tamboran Resources has reported record gas flow rates from its Shenandoah South 6H well and secured US$188 million in a capital raise, positioning the company to deliver first gas in the Beetaloo Basin by Q3 2026.

Bayan Mining and US Critical Materials have signed a non-binding MoU to develop rare-earth processing technologies licensed from the Colorado School of Mines, targeting high-grade mineralisation at the Sheep Creek Project in Montana. The collaboration aims to support a US-based rare earth supply chain with potential strategic investment on the horizon.

MRG Metals has verified substantial concentrations of valuable heavy minerals including monazite, rutile and zircon in alluvial deposits at its Adriano Rare Earth Project, with a total rare earth oxide content of 1.46%.

Genmin has drawn strong international interest to finance its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with proposals ranging from joint ventures to prepayment facilities. The Gabonese government backs the project as a national priority, aiming for a final investment decision by mid-2026.

Legacy Minerals has withdrawn its earlier Mt Carrington production targets, updating its Scoping Study to reflect a stronger basis with 71% Indicated Resources. The revised study outlines a 12-year mine life, A$514 million pre-tax NPV7, and a streamlined development plan.

Koonenberry Gold (ASX:KNB) has significantly expanded gold mineralisation at its Sunnyside Prospect within the Enmore Project, NSW, extending continuity over +200m strike and to depths exceeding 415m, including broad intervals and high-grade shoots.

Ionic Rare Earths’ subsidiary Ionic Technologies has led a pioneering UK project demonstrating a fully circular supply chain for electric vehicle magnets using 100% recycled rare earth oxides, achieving performance parity with primary materials and advancing UK critical minerals goals.