Latest Resources Sector News

Astron Limited has updated its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project with a refreshed Bankable Feasibility Study showing a pre-tax NPV8 of AUD 759 million, strengthened Indigenous agreements, and a targeted Final Investment Decision in Q2 2026.

Latrobe Magnesium has achieved continuous production of high-grade Magnesium Oxide from brown coal ash and secured a US$2 million prepayment from its US offtake partner, setting the stage for magnesium metal production in the second half of 2026.

Middle Island Resources has completed its Phase 2 drilling at the Bobija polymetallic project in Serbia, reinforcing continuity of gold-silver-base metal mineralisation. Extensive soil sampling across Tisovik, Priboj, and Ober projects has identified multiple promising targets, with RC drilling planned pending land access approvals.

Galan Lithium has completed Phase 1 construction at Hombre Muerto West, secured A$40 million to expand production capacity by 30%, and is poised to begin lithium chloride concentrate shipments in H2 2026.

Volt Group’s first quarter of FY26 saw ordinary revenue receipts surge 150% year-on-year to $3 million, driven by the integration of 4D Delta and strong contributions from its subsidiaries Wescone and EcoQuip.

Equatorial Resources has completed its final arbitration submissions against the Republic of Congo with a final ICSID award expected in the first half of 2027. Meanwhile, the company continues to seek clarity on the status of its iron ore exploration permits in Guinea amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty.

Rivco Australia has locked in a $11.7 million, five-year water lease with Kyndalyn Park, significantly expanding its contracted revenue and leased portfolio to 82% starting July 2026.

Tivan Limited has delivered a pivotal feasibility study for its Speewah Fluorite Project, secured tranche funding totalling $16.3 million, and gained recognition from Japan and US governments as a key fluorite supplier. Concurrently, it expanded its portfolio with acquisitions and high-grade discoveries across tungsten and copper-gold projects.

Hiremii Limited has delivered its most profitable quarter yet, reporting record revenue and gross profit alongside its first positive adjusted EBITDA. The company also secured its first recurring SaaS contracts, marking a milestone in its shift towards a technology-driven workforce intelligence model.

Narryer Metals has raised just over $1 million through a strategic share placement priced at a 30% premium, bringing aboard Perth mining investor Tim Goyder as a substantial shareholder. The capital will bolster working capital and project development across its Australian and Canadian critical minerals assets.

Castle Minerals has consolidated a dominant 184 km² landholding in Western Australia’s Murchison Gold District and advanced Côte d’Ivoire exploration toward drill-ready targets, supported by strategic leadership appointments.

Monadelphous Group Limited has announced new and extended contracts worth approximately $145 million across key resource sector sites in Australia and Papua New Guinea, reinforcing its longstanding industry presence.