🕒 Thursday 29 January 2026 Thu, 29 Jan 2026

Brightstar Resources has released an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Goldfields Project, outlining a robust six-year production plan averaging 75,000 ounces of gold annually and a pre-tax NPV of A$606 million. The study highlights a new 1.5Mtpa processing plant with expansion potential and a clear pathway to first gold by mid-2027.

Brightstar Resources has released an updated feasibility study for its Goldfields Project, projecting $1 billion in pre-tax free cash flow and a 74% internal rate of return, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision in March 2026.

Cue Energy Resources reports steady production and a strong cash position, advancing long-term gas contracts in Australia with new drilling planned. Key developments in Indonesia and New Zealand also shape the company’s near-term outlook.

Anson Resources has kicked off a revised drilling program targeting lithium brines in Utah and secured a $14 million capital raise, alongside a key offtake agreement for its Green River Lithium Project.

Prominence Energy has completed its acquisition of the Gawler Natural Hydrogen Project, gaining a significant foothold in Australia's emerging natural hydrogen and helium sector. The company is advancing technical evaluations and preparing for early 2026 field surveys to validate its promising geological prospects.

Mayfield Childcare Limited unveils Mayfield 360, an allied health services division aimed at integrating therapy supports within its childcare network, targeting a sizable and growing segment of the National Disability Insurance Scheme market.

InhaleRx Limited has progressed its clinical trials for three drug candidates targeting cancer pain, panic disorder, and treatment-resistant depression, while securing additional funding and preparing for a company rebrand.

Voltaic Strategic Resources has refined its exploration models at Meekatharra and confirmed significant rare earth and gallium mineralisation at Paddys Well, setting the stage for a focused drilling campaign in 2026 backed by a strong cash position.

Inhalerx Limited reported a $628,000 cash burn in the December quarter while securing substantial funding facilities to advance its clinical trials. The company’s cash position and financing arrangements suggest a runway extending over 80 quarters at current spending levels.

Red Hill Minerals reported a solid $7.8 million royalty from its Onslow Iron Project and unveiled promising exploration results across its Broken Hill and Anabama projects, reinforcing its growth trajectory.

Neurizon Therapeutics has locked in a $6 million cash rebate from the Australian Government’s R&D Tax Incentive, underpinning its upcoming HEALEY ALS Platform Trial with first patient dosing slated for early 2026.

Pursuit Minerals has voluntarily suspended its shares on the ASX pending the release of a Pre-Feasibility Study and a capital raising announcement, expected imminently.

Australian Critical Minerals Limited (ACM) has unveiled detailed exploration plans for its Peru projects, highlighting the Flint Project’s compelling high-grade gold and silver targets with drilling scheduled for early 2026.

Australian Critical Minerals has declared its Flint gold-silver project in Peru drill-ready, unveiling a comprehensive technical review and securing permits for an initial diamond drilling program this quarter.

ASF Group Limited closed December 2025 with $1.91 million in cash and nearly four quarters of funding runway, while progressing key investments in mining, technology, and biotech sectors.

EMC Gold has withdrawn its Salave Gold Project’s strategic interest application to strengthen future submissions, while raising €2.64 million from Spanish investors to advance engineering work.

ActivEX Limited has completed a $900,000 placement to fund exploration across its Queensland gold and rare earth element projects, while reporting a cash balance of $98,000 at quarter-end. Key drilling results are awaited as the company progresses multiple tenements and JV discussions.

Avenira Limited has made significant strides in developing its Wonarah Phosphate Project, bolstered by strategic operational appointments and advancing infrastructure plans. Meanwhile, exploration at the Jundee South Gold Project is set to commence in 2026 amid ongoing regulatory challenges.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has significantly expanded its primary gold mineralisation footprint at the Lighthorse prospect, while advancing resource updates at Bulong Taurus and maintaining a strong balance sheet.

Moonlight Resources has kicked off its ASX debut with promising gold drilling results at its Clermont project, confirming significant mineralisation and setting the stage for accelerated exploration.

Diatreme Resources has completed the sale of its Clermont Copper/Gold Project, retaining a significant stake in the new ASX-listed Moonlight Resources, while progressing metallurgical improvements and environmental approvals on its critical minerals projects.

ECS Botanics Holdings Ltd has seen its ECSO securities suspended from ASX quotation due to non-compliance with listing rules, raising questions about the company’s next steps.

Gold Hydrogen Limited has reported successful drilling results confirming high-purity Natural Hydrogen and Helium at its Ramsay Project in South Australia, setting the stage for commercial pilot testing and green methanol development.

Aruma Resources has executed binding agreements to acquire a major stake in the Tillex Copper Project in Ontario, complementing strong drilling results from its Australian copper assets and raising $3.5 million to fund exploration.