Latest Joint Ventures News

Japan Fluorite Corporation has completed its second $5 million tranche investment in the Speewah Fluorite Project, advancing the feasibility study for Australia's first acidgrade fluorspar operation.

The Star Entertainment Group has completed the first stage of its exit from the Destination Brisbane Consortium, locking in a fixed $18 million annual operator fee and shedding a major debt guarantee.

PolarX Limited and Northern Star Resources have agreed on a US$6.9 million exploration budget for 2026, focusing on a major drilling program at the Caribou Dome Copper Project, while extending key deadlines amid assay result delays.

Yari Minerals has unveiled an updated investor presentation highlighting its 222.9Mt Rolleston South Coal Project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, aiming to expand its resource base and secure joint ventures with major operators.

Ardea Resources reports steady progress on the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, with the Japanese-Australian Consortium increasing its stake to 35%. The project moves closer to a potential 50% joint venture ownership upon a positive investment decision.

Tartana Minerals has secured $4.5 million in capital to fast-track exploration and increase copper sulphate production at its Far North Queensland projects. The company is poised to expand its resource base and production capabilities with new drilling and operational upgrades.

FMR Resources has reported extensive mineralised intersections in drillhole 26LHDD073 at Target L within the Llahuin Project JV, highlighting promising porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum potential. Assay results are anticipated in June 2026, setting the stage for a focused Phase II drilling campaign.

The U.S. District Court has upheld the federal permit for Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge project, removing key legal obstacles and enabling the company to advance construction of its critical minerals mine in Nevada.

Jade Gas Holdings has raised A$1.8 million through a well-supported placement to fund the development of Mongolia’s inaugural commercial gas production from the Red Lake gas field. This capital injection positions the company to advance key milestones in its flagship coal bed methane project.

Tamboran Resources has agreed to farm down a significant portion of its Beetaloo Basin acreage to Daly Waters Energy, unlocking a $28.5 million staged earn-in and aligning with a strategic joint venture involving Japan’s INPEX Corporation.

Resolute Mining and Guinea’s state-owned Nimba Mining Company have signed a landmark MoU to jointly explore and potentially develop gold projects, marking a significant step in Guinea’s mineral diversification.

Astron Limited has completed a Bankable Feasibility Study for Phase 1 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, confirming robust economics and advanced financing talks ahead of a targeted Q2 2026 Final Investment Decision.