Latest Joint Ventures News

Alliance Nickel’s maiden drilling at Australia United delivers encouraging gold grades, opening pathways for expanded exploration and a potential joint venture.

Newmont Corporation delivered a standout first quarter in 2026, reporting $3.3 billion net income and $3.1 billion free cash flow, while authorising an additional $6 billion share repurchase program after completing the previous one.

IGO Limited posted a robust quarter driven by Nova’s nickel output and cash flow, while Greenbushes’ lithium production stalled amid safety and operational challenges, prompting a downgrade in full-year guidance.

PLS Group delivered a record 232.4kt spodumene concentrate production in March 2026, lifted revenue 52% to A$567 million on soaring lithium prices, and strengthened its balance sheet with a US$600 million senior notes issuance.

Tartana Minerals has raised $4.5 million to accelerate drilling and boost copper sulphate production, underpinning its extensive critical metals portfolio in Far North Queensland.

Southern Hemisphere Mining has completed Phase I drilling at its Southern Porphyry target in Chile, confirming a large hydrothermal system and delivering encouraging assay results. The company is gearing up for Phase II drilling targeting the elusive high-grade core.

Pinnacle Minerals has exited its US critical minerals ventures, retaining key Australian and Canadian assets while bolstering its board and cash position to pursue strategic growth.

Voltaic Strategic Resources (ASX:VSR) closed March 2026 with a robust A$9.3 million cash and securities position, progressing drill-ready gold targets at Meekatharra and refining rare earth and lithium prospects across Western Australia. The company’s strategic acquisition adjacent to its Ti Tree Lithium Project signals intent to consolidate its position in a burgeoning lithium corridor.

Dreadnought Resources has obtained regulatory approval for open pit mining at its Star of Mangaroon gold project in Western Australia, advancing its strategy to become a self-funded explorer by outsourcing development and processing.

Burley Minerals has reignited interest in its Chubb Lithium Project in Quebec following a lithium price uptick and promising drilling results revealing both spodumene and rare pollucite mineralisation. The company is weighing strategic options including further exploration, joint ventures, or sale.

Adelong Gold’s latest drilling at Lauriston validates historic gold grades at Comet and reveals an emerging antimony system at Trojan, signalling potential for a significant gold-antimony corridor in Victoria.

Fenix Resources shipped 974,000 tonnes of iron ore in March quarter at a low A$70/wmt cash cost despite cyclone disruptions and diesel supply constraints, boosting cash to A$86.3 million and advancing key projects.