Latest Strategic Portfolio News

Western Mines Group has completed its Phase 3 drilling at the Mulga Tank Project, revealing extensive nickel sulphide mineralisation and securing a royalty extinguishment that enhances project value. The company also raised over $1.2 million to advance exploration.

Mad Paws Holdings Limited reported a milestone positive cash EBITDA of $0.3 million in Q2 FY25, driven by strong marketplace growth and operational efficiencies. The company is amplifying its market presence with a $5.25 million brand campaign in partnership with Seven West Media.

Iltani Resources reports breakthrough drilling results at its Orient Silver-Indium Project, delivering Australia’s highest-grade silver-indium intercepts to date, alongside promising antimony mineralisation at Antimony Reward.

Metal Hawk Limited reports exceptional high-grade gold discoveries at its Leinster South Project, alongside a successful $2.5 million capital raise, setting the stage for imminent drilling activities.

Platina Resources reports promising gold mineralisation at its Challa Gold Project and secures a government grant to fund deep drilling at Xanadu, maintaining a strong cash position of $12.3 million.

Great Western Exploration has completed initial drilling at its Oval copper-gold target and is advancing approvals for further drilling at its Sumo niobium and Juggernaut VHMS copper-gold targets, while divesting its non-core Yandal West gold project.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) reported a 2.7% rise in half-year profit to $154.2 million and increased its interim dividend to 12 cents per share, while its portfolio outpaced the S&P/ASX 200 over the past year.

Woodside Energy achieved record annual production in 2024, led by the Sangomar project, while advancing key LNG developments and streamlining its asset portfolio through a major swap with Chevron.

Rio Tinto's Q4 2024 production results reflect steady operational performance with record bauxite output and significant progress on key growth projects like Oyu Tolgoi and Rincon lithium expansion.