Latest Strategic Partnership News

Kinetiko Energy and FFS Refiners have formalised a joint development agreement to co-develop a pilot LNG plant at Brakfontein, marking a significant step in South Africa’s energy transition. The initial phase involves co-funded drilling and gas testing with plans to scale LNG production substantially.

3D Energi has raised $9.4 million to fund the drilling of its Essington-1 well in the Otway Basin, with Korea National Oil Corporation acquiring a 29% stake in the joint venture alongside ConocoPhillips. Drilling is set to commence in late October 2025.

Vulcan Energy has locked in a binding lithium hydroxide supply agreement with Glencore, completing the key offtake contracts needed to finance its Phase One Lionheart Project. This milestone positions Vulcan to advance construction and meet growing European EV battery demand.

PainChek Limited has secured its first US customer, Jewish Home Family, just days after receiving FDA De Novo clearance for its AI-powered pain assessment app, marking a significant step into the $100 million US aged care market.

European Lithium has sold 3.85 million shares of Critical Metals Corp. for US$50 million, reinforcing its strategic stake in a company with assets vital to Europe's clean energy future.

Nova Minerals has secured a critical land use permit for an antimony refinery at Port MacKenzie, Alaska, backed by a US$43.4 million award from the U.S. Department of War. The company aims to produce military-grade antimony by 2026/27, positioning itself as a pivotal domestic supplier in the U.S. critical minerals market.

Centaurus Metals has secured the final mining lease for its Jaguar Nickel Project in Brazil, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and moving closer to a Final Investment Decision and project development.

Black Rock Mining has officially launched the Early Works phase at its Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania, marking a key milestone supported by strong partnerships and infrastructure plans.

Toubani Resources has locked in a comprehensive A$395 million funding package, fully financing the development of its Kobada Gold Project in Mali and positioning itself as a future high-margin West African gold producer.

Toubani Resources has locked in a transformative A$395 million funding package to advance its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, setting the stage for production to commence by the third quarter of 2027.

ABx Group’s subsidiary ABx3 has received a $2.7 million investment from Good Importing International, granting GII 70% ownership to develop the Sunrise Bauxite Project in Queensland. This funding kickstarts a 12–24 month program targeting regulatory approvals and mine planning, with further investment options on the horizon.

Ainsworth Game Technology’s CEO Harald Neumann faces a setback as the Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends withdrawing his license application, prompting a board review of his role.