Latest Strategic Partnership News

Tivan and Sumitomo Corporation have formalised their joint venture for the Speewah Fluorite Project, securing a strategic investment from Japan’s JOGMEC. This partnership marks a significant step towards advancing the project’s feasibility and strengthening Australia-Japan critical minerals ties.

PainChek has completed its final FDA submission for the PainChek Adult App, targeting the US long-term care market with a potential $100 million annual opportunity. A regulatory decision is expected within 75 days, setting the stage for rapid commercialisation.

Norwood Systems delivered its strongest quarter yet with record cash inflows, significant debt reduction, and expanding global partnerships, setting a robust foundation for FY2026.

Aura Energy has marked significant progress toward uranium production at its Tiris project in Mauritania, while forging a key collaboration to advance uranium exploration in Sweden amid shifting regulatory landscapes.

Loyal Metals has partnered with veteran geologist Dr. Simon Beams to unlock the untapped copper-gold potential of the historic Highway Reward Mine using advanced AI and modern exploration techniques.

Connexion Mobility reported steady revenue growth and a 7% increase in net profit before tax for Q4 FY25, driven by expanding SaaS subscriptions and strategic product enhancements.

TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals, including from APRA, to finalize its minority investment in Challenger Limited, acquiring a 19.9% equity stake.

Strategic Energy Resources Ltd has acquired 100% ownership of the Diamantina Copper-Gold Project from Anglo American, unlocking a significant undercover extension of the Mt Isa Eastern Fold Belt with encouraging copper and gold mineralisation. The acquisition positions SER to explore a potentially large IOCG district with multiple untested targets.

Highfield Resources has extended the exclusivity period with Qinghai Salt Lake Industry for a proposed US$300 million cornerstone equity placement, allowing more time for due diligence and negotiations. The company is also advancing its Canadian Southey potash project acquisition.

Openn Negotiation Ltd remains under a Deed of Company Arrangement with no operational activity during the September quarter, focusing on recapitalisation efforts following insolvency and voluntary administration.

Metallium Ltd has completed a A$50 million institutional raise, secured a Texas site, and validated its commercial Flash Joule Heating reactor, setting the stage for its first U.S. metals recovery plant commissioning by year-end 2025.

Australian Rare Earths (ASX, AR3) has responded to an ASX price query, denying any undisclosed price-sensitive information and attributing recent trading activity to sector interest and recent company announcements.