Latest Victoria News

Falcon Metals reports standout high-grade gold intercepts at its Blue Moon project in Victoria, alongside a $20 million capital raise to accelerate exploration efforts. The company is expanding drilling programs and advancing projects across multiple Australian goldfields.

Southern Cross Gold reports a major breakthrough at its Golden Dyke prospect with a 168-meter high-grade gold-antimony mineralized intersection, hinting at a vast, connected system with Rising Sun. The discovery underscores the strategic value of the Sunday Creek project amid critical mineral supply concerns.

Insignia Financial reported a 3.1% rise in Funds Under Management and Administration to $340.5 billion, driven by strong net inflows into its Wrap platform and strategic enhancements to its MLC offerings. The company also completed a key custody transition and unveiled a refreshed MLC brand campaign.

Aeris Resources reported steady Q1 FY26 production with 10.3kt copper equivalent at AISC of A$4.64/lb, alongside significant growth capital investment and promising exploration results.

ACDC Metals reports compelling mineralogy results from its Goschen Central project, highlighting elevated rare earth element grades that reinforce its economic potential. The announcement coincides with strategic momentum from the Australia-US Critical Minerals Framework, positioning the project as a key player in global supply chains.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has announced a fully underwritten $10 million equity raise through a $6 million placement and a $4 million rights issue to fund its magnesium production expansion. The capital will support the commissioning of its Demonstration Plant and advance plans for a 10,000 tonne commercial facility.

VHM Limited has obtained conditional financial backing of up to A$379 million from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank to advance its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project in Victoria.

Dart Mining continues to reveal promising antimony mineralisation at its Coonambula project in Queensland, aligning with the new Australia-USA critical minerals pact. Assay results are pending, but visual drilling intercepts suggest significant potential.

Adelong Gold has launched a broad regional soil sampling program at its Apollo Gold Project in Victoria, aiming to uncover additional mineralised zones along a key granite contact following promising drilling results.

Nexsen Limited has initiated clinical trials for its StrepSure® GBS Rapid Sensor, a next-generation diagnostic device aimed at improving maternal health outcomes. The trial's success could pave the way for regulatory approval and early market penetration by the second half of 2026.

Cleanaway Waste Management faced a challenging FY25 with multiple fatalities prompting a safety overhaul, yet reported robust financial growth and reaffirmed FY26 guidance. Strategic acquisitions and operational improvements signal a determined path forward.

Veris Limited has acquired Melbourne-based Mesh Livable Communities and a 50% stake in the Parsel digital platform, boosting its urban planning and digital consulting capabilities. The deal, valued at up to AUD 3.18 million plus AUD 0.5 million for equity, is expected to be earnings accretive and strengthen Veris’ presence across Australia’s property and planning sectors.