Latest Joint Ventures News

iTech Minerals has officially kicked off its lithium joint venture with SQM at the Reynolds Range project, receiving a $2 million payment for an initial 30% stake in lithium rights. This partnership sets the stage for significant exploration activity in the Northern Territory.

CZR Resources has completed a $75 million cash sale of its Robe Mesa iron ore asset, leaving it debt-free and well-funded for aggressive exploration. The company is gearing up for drilling programs across its gold, copper-zinc-silver, and iron ore projects in Western Australia.

Peak Rare Earths Limited shareholders are set to vote on Shenghe Resources’ $195 million acquisition offer, which includes a 32% premium over recent share prices. Despite a higher unsolicited bid from GICP, the board recommends accepting Shenghe’s proposal.

Bridgeport Energy reports stable petroleum reserves of 4.1 million barrels of oil equivalent and 4.9 million barrels of contingent resources as of July 2025, underpinning its ongoing production and future gas development plans.

Thor Energy has agreed to sell its 75% stake in the FRAM Joint Venture to Tivan Limited for A$8.75 million, significantly strengthening its balance sheet and accelerating its focus on natural hydrogen and helium exploration in South Australia.

Peak Rare Earths Limited held a pivotal scheme meeting on 16 September 2025 to approve Shenghe Resources’ $195 million acquisition offer, which includes a 23% premium on the original proposal. Despite a higher unsolicited bid, the board recommends shareholders back Shenghe’s cash deal.

Metallium Limited and Ucore Rare Metals have entered a binding 12-month collaboration to integrate their cutting-edge technologies, aiming to establish the first fully U.S.-based rare earth element refining pathway and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

Carbonxt Group has successfully closed its non-renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer, issuing over 51 million Loyalty Options and raising approximately $514,000 to support its expansion plans.

Riversgold Limited has partnered with Canadian AIS Resources to advance its Saint John Project, enabling AIS to earn up to 75% by funding exploration and drilling over four years while Riversgold retains a 25% free-carried interest.

Gateway Mining Limited has acquired an 80% interest in the Glenburgh South Gold Project in Western Australia, positioning itself alongside Benz Mining Corp’s high-profile Glenburgh deposit. Early exploration hints at promising gold mineralisation, while Gateway prepares for major drilling at its flagship Yandal project.

Gold Road Resources has lowered its 2025 gold production guidance and raised cost estimates following operational setbacks at the Gruyere joint venture mine.

OZZ Resources Limited has provided a detailed update to ASX on its prolonged voluntary suspension, citing procedural delays in Zimbabwe and a pending joint venture at its Maguires Reward Project. The company outlines exploration activities, expenditure, and plans to resume trading.