Latest Joint Ventures News

Hastings Technology Metals has formalized a 60 – 40 unincorporated joint venture with Wyloo for the Yangibana Rare Earths and Niobium Project, significantly reducing capital costs and advancing development. The company also moves to diversify with a conditional acquisition of the Whiteheads Gold Project and appoints Vince Catania as CEO.

Australian Pacific Coal Limited has entered receivership over its Dartbrook Joint Venture assets following a senior secured debt default, casting doubt on the value of its 80% stake. Despite holding cash reserves, the company assumes no value in the joint venture amid ongoing financial distress.

Tasman Resources progresses exploration at Lake Torrens and Parkinson Dam projects while managing capital through a recent entitlement offer and loan repayments.

Fin Resources Limited is gearing up for a key geophysical survey at its McKenzie Springs copper-nickel-cobalt project while securing $445,000 in funding through convertible notes amid challenging market conditions.

Pilot Energy has secured a $1.5 million debt note to bolster cash flow ahead of a substantial $4.5 million Petroleum Resource Rent Tax refund linked to the decommissioning of the Cliff Head Oil Field.

Emmerson Resources’ latest scoping study confirms the White Devil gold deposit as a major mine with a robust resource base and strong financial metrics, setting the stage for feasibility studies and production growth.

Bastion Minerals has resumed ASX trading under a refreshed leadership team, announcing a JORC-compliant resource at its ICE Copper-Gold Project and completing multiple capital raises to support its renewed exploration focus.

MRG Metals advances its Mozambique Heavy Mineral Sands project through a fully funded joint venture with Sinowin Lithium, securing key mining licences and targeting production within 12–18 months. The company also launches an $818,000 entitlement offer to support further exploration and development.

Mineral Commodities Ltd faces ongoing delays in the sale of its Skaland Graphite asset amid partial payments and defaults, while advancing negotiations to fully acquire the Munglinup Graphite Project. Operational challenges and financial pressures underscore a pivotal phase for the company’s battery minerals strategy.

Norfolk Metals advances its Carmen Copper Project in Chile with a newly granted drill permit and a firm $3.5 million capital raise, positioning the company for a maiden drilling campaign targeting significant copper mineralisation.

West Coast Silver has kicked off its inaugural drilling campaign at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project with extraordinary high-grade silver intercepts, including a peak assay of 15,071 g/t. Backed by a $6 million capital raise, the company is poised to accelerate exploration and resource definition in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

Hartshead Resources NL reports steady progress on its P2607 gas development in the UK Southern North Sea, supported by a strong cash position and ongoing joint venture negotiations with RockRose Energy.