Latest Operational Readiness News

Astron Limited has achieved major milestones for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, including government recognition and conditional financing, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by year-end.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has initiated dosing in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for knee osteoarthritis pain, backed by a strong cash position and strategic portfolio expansion. The company targets accelerated recruitment and a mid-2026 interim analysis.

Aurora Labs has advanced its micro gas turbine propulsion program with critical durability testing, a new Defence contract phase, and a strategic $5.5 million capital raise to scale manufacturing and commercialisation.

Caravel Minerals has appointed Primero Group as its preferred EPCM firm and secured a $15 million loan to fund its Definitive Feasibility Study, marking significant progress toward a Final Investment Decision for the Caravel Copper Project.

Parabellum Resources has received official approvals to start drilling at its Miandetta target within the Redlands Project, aiming to confirm and extend nickel-cobalt mineralisation. The program is slated for completion by December 2025, with results expected early next year.

Lindian Resources has taken a decisive step forward with a Final Investment Decision on its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, underpinned by a $91.5 million institutional placement and a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources. The company is on track for production by late 2026, backed by expanded mining licenses and a new owner-operator mining model.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has announced a maiden inferred mineral resource estimate of 6.2 million tonnes at 98% silica for its Pippingarra Quarry Project, alongside successful testwork and a 12-month option extension.

Star Minerals has raised $1.5 million through a share placement to fund critical drilling and mining approvals at its Tumblegum South Gold Project, aiming for production start in early 2026.

Latrobe Magnesium successfully commissioned its Demonstration Plant producing magnesium oxide and secured $10 million in funding, while receiving a $200 million financing interest from the U.S. Export Import Bank for its next-stage commercial plant.

Nagambie Resources has restarted diamond drilling at its Nagambie Mine, targeting new high-grade antimony-gold lodes east of its current resource, supported by a $1.2 million capital raise and strategic board appointment.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has announced a maiden inferred mineral resource of 6.2 million tonnes at 98% silica for its Pippingarra Quarry Project in Western Australia, positioning the company to meet growing global demand for high purity quartz.

Arafura Rare Earths has made decisive strides in funding its Nolans Project, securing up to US$400 million in conditional and indicative investments from Australian and US government-linked financiers, alongside a strong equity raise.