Latest Project Funding News

Hot Chili Limited has raised A$40 million through a heavily oversubscribed private placement to accelerate the development of its La Verde copper-gold discovery within the Costa Fuego project in Chile. The funding will support expanded feasibility studies, environmental approvals, and further drilling aimed at defining a higher-grade starter pit.

Theta Gold Mines Limited has released a Revised Feasibility Study for its TGME Gold Mine Project in South Africa, projecting robust economics with a 13.1-year mine life and first gold production slated for early 2027.

Taiton Resources has completed a significant placement of nearly 12 million shares to Singapore’s GEMS Strategic Resource Fund, bolstering its capital position and signalling confidence from a reputable international investor.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

Speculative money piled into new discoveries and tight-supply metals, while a handful of small caps were sold hard on thin liquidity. The week’s biggest moves came from PGMs and tungsten on the way up, and micro-cap gas on the way down.

Astron Limited has advanced its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project with conditional senior debt support and ongoing financing discussions, targeting a final investment decision by the end of March 2026.

Energy World Corporation has transformed its financial footing by converting USD434 million of debt to equity, setting the stage for the completion of its Pagbilao power plant and LNG terminal in the Philippines. The company is preparing for a strategic capital raising to propel these projects forward.

KGL Resources has secured A$11 million to accelerate development at its Jervois Copper-Silver-Gold Project, buoyed by soaring commodity prices and fresh leadership appointments. The company is progressing construction readiness and optimisation efforts while engaging with funding partners.

Andromeda Metals has made significant strides in advancing its Great White and High Purity Alumina projects, underpinned by a $14 million capital raise and the commencement of Early Works at the Great White site.

Carnegie Clean Energy has made significant strides in its wave energy technology, progressing the ACHIEVE Programme and launching a €4 million EU-funded project to reduce costs, while securing a prestigious Defence innovation award.

CuFe Ltd has raised $5.4 million through a strategic placement and upgraded its Tennant Creek resource to include valuable critical minerals, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign.

OzAurum Resources has raised $4.1 million through a strategic placement to Forrestania Resources, which now holds a near-20% stake. The funds will accelerate heap leach development at the James Stage 1 Open Pit in Western Australia.