Latest Royalties News

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Healthcare stocks split into two stories this week: big names sold off hard, while a few small caps ran on clear news. The biggest moves came from a sharp fall in Pro Medicus and Cochlear, while Noxopharm jumped after a top-tier journal publication.

Lithium Energy Limited is set to begin a 2,700-metre drilling campaign at its Sandy Creek Gold-Copper Prospect following rock chip samples revealing significant copper, gold, and silver grades. This marks a key step in exploring the Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project near the historic Mt Morgan mine.

Tivan Limited has completed its acquisition of the Baucau and Ossu mineral projects in Timor-Leste and signed a non-binding agreement to form a joint venture with the state-owned Murak Rai. The move positions Tivan at the forefront of mineral exploration in a highly prospective but underexplored region.

Northern Star Resources reported a robust half-year profit increase driven by higher gold prices despite operational challenges, while investing heavily in transformative growth projects.

DPM Metals Inc. delivered record revenues and earnings in 2025, driven by higher metal prices and stable production, while completing the strategic acquisition of Adriatic Metals plc, adding the Vareš polymetallic mine to its portfolio. The company outlines a robust three-year growth plan focused on expanding production and exploration.

DPM Metals has reported record financial results for 2025, driven by strong free cash flow and earnings, while advancing key projects and maintaining a low-cost production profile. The company’s three-year outlook highlights significant production growth and disciplined capital management.

TechGen Metals has acquired 100% of the Mt Boggola East copper-gold-silver project in Western Australia, adding a key tenement adjacent to its existing holdings. Historic drilling highlights significant high-grade copper mineralisation, setting the stage for imminent exploration.

Santos Limited reports a stable 2025 reserves position with a 17-year life and significant growth in CO2 storage capacity, underpinning its decarbonisation strategy. The company also provides preliminary guidance on its 2025 financial results.

Miramar Resources has secured an exclusive six-month option to acquire the underexplored South Ashburton gold, copper, and antimony project in Western Australia’s Ashburton Basin, adding a promising asset to its Gascoyne portfolio.

Kairos Minerals has received the final $10 million payment from Pilbara Minerals under a key tenement sale, lifting its cash reserves to $35 million and setting the stage for expanded exploration and feasibility studies at the Mt York Gold Project.