Latest Operational Milestones News

PainChek Ltd has secured FDA De Novo clearance for its Adult App, marking a pivotal entry into the US long-term care market and setting the stage for global expansion including its Infant App.

Blue Star Helium reports substantial progress on its Galactica helium facility, maintaining its target for first production in December 2025. Key construction and equipment milestones have been achieved, signaling a critical phase in the project’s development.

New Frontier Minerals advances its Harts Range heavy rare earths project with imminent drilling and secures a strategic alliance to develop its NWQ copper assets, positioning itself strongly in critical minerals supply.

Elixir Energy secures $16.6 million in a capital raise led by Omega Oil and Gas, unlocking Phase-2 of its strategic plan to define reserves in Queensland’s Taroom Trough. This funding accelerates appraisal drilling and production testing, positioning Elixir for a pivotal year ahead.

Critica Limited has completed the first tranche of its $8 million placement, issuing over 203 million shares to accelerate development at its Jupiter rare earths project. The second tranche awaits shareholder approval in January 2026.

Challenger Gold has secured a 24-month mining contract with MAPAL for its Hualilán Toll Milling phase, with mobilisation complete and production drilling underway. The project is on track to commence mining by December 1, aiming to generate early cash flow amid strong gold prices.

Elixir Energy has secured a specialized rig imported by Shell to drill the pivotal Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, with operations set to begin in January 2026. This move aims to validate Elixir’s substantial gas resources adjacent to Shell’s acreage.

West Wits Mining has secured an initial US$12.5 million drawdown from its US$35 million Nebari facility, powering development at its Qala Shallows Gold Project in South Africa. The company reports key operational milestones, including first underground ore delivery and fleet expansion, targeting first gold pour by March 2026.

AXP Energy reports sustained strong flowback at its Charlie #1 well in Oklahoma, moving swiftly to install infrastructure for natural gas sales and early revenue generation.

Auric Mining has secured four key tenements near Kalgoorlie for its Lindsay’s Gold Project, with further payments and share issuance contingent on a pending court ruling.

Middle Island Resources has identified significant lead and zinc soil anomalies at the Tisovik target within its Bobija Project in Serbia, highlighting promising exploration potential in a historically mined area. Assay results reveal high-grade mineralisation footprints extending over 1.5km, setting the stage for further investigation.

Belararox Ltd has signed a drilling contract with Boart Longyear, setting the stage for deep diamond drilling at its TMT Project in Argentina. Concurrent geophysical surveys are refining targets ahead of planned Q4 2025 drilling.