Latest Strategic Partnerships News

St Barbara Limited reports solid progress on key transactions with Lingbao Gold Group and Kumul Mineral Holdings, aiming to complete deals and trigger a Final Investment Decision for the New Simberi Gold Project by the end of March 2026.

European Metals Holdings has achieved a critical rezoning approval for its flagship Cinovec Lithium Project, unlocking defined mining and processing zones. Backed by substantial Czech and EU government grants, the project is poised to become Europe’s largest hard rock lithium producer.

88 Energy advances its Namibia exploration with a planned high-resolution airborne survey and bolstered confidence from nearby successful drilling results.

Nimy Resources is set to present at the Resources Rising Stars Summer Series Conference, highlighting its significant gallium discovery in Western Australia and strategic partnership with US entities to supply this critical mineral for defence applications.

Kincora Copper has reported promising initial results from its Phase 1 drilling at Nevertire, prompting an expansion of exploration activities and recommencement of drilling to target multiple porphyry centres.

Eagle Mountain Mining has reached a key milestone as Nittetsu completes due diligence on the Oracle Ridge copper project, moving closer to signing a joint venture agreement expected in April 2026.

Orion Minerals has locked in a US$250 million prepayment facility with Glencore to fund key developments at its Prieska Copper Zinc Project, marking a pivotal step toward production in South Africa.

Challenger Limited confirms advanced discussions with Pepper Group to jointly acquire Pepper Money, aiming for strategic access to fixed income assets and accretive earnings.

Pepper Money has received a non-binding indicative proposal from Challenger and Pepper Group to acquire 100% of its shares at $2.60 each, sparking exclusivity talks and due diligence.

Lindian Resources has placed orders for critical long-lead plant equipment and accelerated construction at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, targeting first ore feed by November 2026.

A single exploration name blew the doors off the leaderboard, while two well-known uranium plays and a Nevada explorer sank hard. Behind the noise: deals got closer to completion, big raisings reset prices, and several “good news” gaps didn’t survive the week.

A single drill program in WA delivered a once-a-year spike, while several small caps fell hard after reopening with price gaps. This week also saw big money raised for gold and uranium builds, and a run of resource upgrades across critical minerals.