Latest Joint Ventures News

Firebird Metals has locked in exclusive global rights to key LMFP patents through 2045 and commissioned lithium-manganese-rich cathode equipment, progressing its Australian Demonstration Plant with a $2 million ARENA grant.

Elixir Energy has initiated fracture stimulation and flow testing at its Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, aiming to confirm a larger gas resource footprint within the Taroom Trough. The well’s proximity to existing infrastructure offers a swift route to market if results prove positive.

Carnarvon Energy is gearing up for a high-impact Bedout Sub-basin drilling campaign in the first half of 2027, supported by a robust balance sheet and strategic investments.

Black Canyon Limited has delivered robust metallurgical results confirming high-quality direct shipping ore (DSO) potential for manganese and iron at its Wandanya Project, alongside commencing a major 15,000m drilling campaign to define and expand resources.

Raiden Resources is pushing forward with its Crixás Gold Tailings Project in Brazil, planning a 1,000m drilling program to establish a JORC Mineral Resource Estimate and aiming for a Final Investment Decision with less than A$1 million in preliminary costs. Meanwhile, exploration at its Vuzel Gold Project in Bulgaria progresses with permitting for a silver anomaly drill program.

Marvel Gold has completed an extensive drone magnetic survey at its Hanang Gold Project in Tanzania, revealing new mineralisation corridors and preparing to launch its first drilling campaign. Meanwhile, the company is exiting Mali due to regulatory hurdles, progressing the sale of its Yanfolila project.

Albright Metals delivers strong high-grade gold results from its Golden Pike Project in Canada while boosting its balance sheet through a $1.8 million tenement sale to Catalyst Metals, sharpening its focus on high-impact assets.

Corella Resources has agreed to acquire a majority interest in the Chobe Project, expanding its footprint in Western Australia’s emerging rare earths and niobium hotspot. The acquisition is backed by a heavily oversubscribed $5 million capital raise.

Corella Resources has agreed to acquire a majority interest in the Chobe Project, a highly prospective niobium and rare earths ground in Western Australia’s West Arunta, supported by a heavily oversubscribed $5 million capital raise.

Diatreme Resources reported a $745,000 net loss for FY 2025 but strengthened its financial footing through asset sales and an IPO stake. The company’s Northern Silica Project and Cyclone Zircon Project showed significant technical progress, while a major Cape Flattery asset sale aims to streamline operations and unlock funding.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) reported solid Q3 FY26 gold production from its Charters Towers assets, highlighted by strong mill performance and record pours at Blackjack. The company also secured exclusive mining rights at Podosky, underpinning its regional growth strategy.

Infinity Mining has inked a binding farm-in and joint venture deal with Mining One to fund exploration and drilling at its Victorian gold-antimony projects, unlocking a fully financed pathway to test high-priority targets.