Latest Joint Ventures News

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.

Sipa Resources has inked agreements to acquire four advanced gold projects in South Australia and Western Australia, positioning itself for a significant exploration boost. The $2.2 million deal, coupled with a $1.75 million capital raise, signals a strategic pivot towards expanding its resource base.

Many Peaks Minerals has initiated diamond drilling at its Ferké gold project in Côte d'Ivoire, following extensive auger and air core drilling campaigns at Ferké and Odienné. Assay results are eagerly awaited as the company targets extensions of high-grade gold mineralisation.

Ingenia Communities Group has raised its FY25 EBIT and EPS guidance following a robust first half, driven by operational efficiencies and a revitalised development pipeline.

Nex Metals Explorations has repriced and partially completed its capital raise, securing $1.06 million at a reduced share price to fund development and exploration activities.

MRG Metals has achieved a major milestone with the official approval and signing of the Corridor Central Heavy Mineral Sands mining licence in Mozambique, unlocking development potential for its world-class Koko Massava deposit.