Latest Operational Readiness News

Noble Helium has secured significant cost savings by negotiating the removal of the Marriott rig from Tanzania at no economic risk, while preparing a leaner drilling approach with the BorExpert rig.

New Frontier Minerals advances its NWQ Copper Project by securing bulk sample processing at Austral Resources’ Mt Kelly plant, accelerating its path to copper production in Queensland’s Mt Isa Copper Belt.

Regis Resources reports a solid increase in Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for 2024, driven by significant underground growth at Duketon and Tropicana. Exploration success at key sites underpins confidence in extending mine life and expanding underground operations.

Great Divide Mining has confirmed the Challenger Gold Mine is ready for commissioning, marking a key step towards first gold production under the Adelong Venture Agreement.

Celsius Resources' Philippine affiliate has engaged Ausenco for a critical engineering design update, backed by a $10 million loan to push the Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project closer to construction.

Patriot Resources is set to begin a 6,250-metre reverse circulation drilling program at its Katwaro copper-gold project in Zambia, aiming to extend high-grade mineralisation along an 8km strike. The campaign targets promising zones identified in previous sampling and mapping.

Anteris Technologies has submitted its FDA Investigational Device Exemption for the pivotal PARADIGM Trial of its DurAVR heart valve and marked a milestone of 100 patients treated, while expanding manufacturing capacity amid rising R&D costs.

Tamboran Resources has raised US$55.4 million through a private placement to fund critical drilling activities in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming for first gas production by mid-2026.

Lindian Resources reports strong progress on its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, securing multiple financing proposals and advancing construction ahead of schedule. The company targets production in 2026 amid growing global demand for critical minerals.

West African Resources has commenced mining and crushing at its Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso, maintaining its schedule and budget for first gold production in the third quarter of 2025. The project’s progress signals a significant boost to the company’s annual gold output.

Althea Group Holdings has agreed to sell its pharmaceutical assets to Tasmanian Botanics, enabling a strategic pivot towards the booming North American THC-infused beverage market.

Lefroy Exploration has kicked off a major grade control drilling campaign at its Lucky Strike Gold Project, fully funded by partner BML Ventures, aiming to underpin mining operations slated for the second half of 2025.