🕒 Thursday 21 May 2026 Thu, 21 May 2026

Kuniko Limited’s Phase 1 drilling at the Commonwealth-Silica Hill Project delivers compelling high-grade gold, silver, and base metal results, validating extensions beyond known mineralisation and setting the stage for a larger Phase 2 program starting in July.

Midas Minerals has reported new high-grade copper and silver intercepts from infill drilling at its T-13 Deposit in Namibia, confirming continuity and expansion potential of the mineralisation. An updated resource estimate is anticipated later this year.

Island Pharmaceuticals has appointed Raymond Taylor, a former BioCryst executive with deep Galidesivir expertise and US government funding experience, to accelerate development and procurement efforts for its broad-spectrum antiviral amid rising viral threats.

Comet Ridge has revised its acquisition deal for Santos’ stake in the Mahalo Gas Project, cutting upfront cash and extending deadlines to navigate new government gas reservation policy uncertainty.

AnteoTech has secured independent validation of its Ultranode™ 95 silicon anode in commercial-format battery cells, demonstrating over 40% higher energy density and strong cycle life, advancing its push into the growing drone battery market.

West Wits Mining has locked in a ZAR 875 million senior loan facility with Absa and Nedbank, replacing earlier funding and boosting support for its Qala Shallows project; the first new South African gold mine in over 15 years.

Elanor Investors Group has obtained an ASX waiver allowing it to delay issuing stapled securities as part of its acquisition of Singapore-based Firmus Capital until July 10, 2026, due to pending regulatory approvals.

Adherium Limited plans a 1-for-100 share consolidation pending shareholder approval, aiming to reduce share count and enhance marketability.

Vection Technologies has secured approximately $1.1 million in new orders for FY26, including a $572k extension with a classified defence partner supported by Dell Technologies and $513k in Algho AI platform contracts across four enterprise sectors.

Resolution Minerals has completed the first three holes of its 2026 drilling campaign at Golden Gate, Idaho, revealing strong sulphide mineralisation and alteration consistent with known gold and tungsten zones. A second drill rig is now onsite to accelerate the program, which aims to test up to 13,700 metres across 45 holes.

Argenica Therapeutics has passed a critical FDA genotoxicity test for its stroke drug ARG-007, advancing its IND application and edging closer to Phase 2b clinical trials in the US and Australia.

Eden Innovations appoints former European Parliament member Antanas Guoga to lead EdenShield’s push into European defence and critical infrastructure markets amid surging regional security spending.

Metal Bank has secured $1.2 million through a placement at a 30% premium, aiming to fast-track production at its Seven Leaders deposit and advance the Homestead and Winja gold projects at Livingstone.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited (ASX:LSF) has declared a fully franked 3.7 cent dividend, continuing a trend of rising payouts amid a standout 44.7% net return over the past year, significantly outperforming the ASX200AI benchmark.

Carnaby Resources has extended its high-grade Trek 1 Footwall Lode at the Greater Duchess Project, delivering a 38m intercept at 1.9% copper equivalent and keeping the discovery wide open for further growth.

DeSoto Resources has identified two priority soil anomaly zones at its Timbakouna Project in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin, setting the stage for targeted drilling after airborne magnetics surveys and infill sampling.

Lion Rock Minerals has brought in a seasoned leadership team from Sierra Rutile to spearhead development at its Minta Rutile and Monazite Project in Cameroon, supported by a $2 million capital raise.

Advance Metals Limited (ASX:AVM) is acquiring the remaining 20% of its Myrtleford and Beaufort gold projects, moving to 100% ownership following a string of high-grade drill results and promising metallurgical recoveries at Happy Valley.

Hillgrove Resources has secured an option to earn an 80% stake in the Mutooroo Copper Project through a $10 million pre-feasibility study farm-in with Havilah Resources, aiming to leverage existing infrastructure to boost copper output.

Hillgrove Resources has secured the right to earn an 80% stake in the Mutooroo Copper Project through a farm-in deal with Havilah Resources, leveraging its Kanmantoo processing plant to potentially boost copper output with lower capital risk.

Sunstone Metals continues to deliver promising gold-copper intersections at its Bramaderos project in Ecuador, with recent Porotillo drilling reinforcing potential to expand the current 3.6Moz resource ahead of a resource update later this year.

Nelson Resources has begun mobilising drilling crews for its maiden underground program at the high-grade Orleans Mine in Nevada, leveraging restored underground access to enhance targeting precision and reduce costs.

Patagonia Lithium’s latest packer tests at Formentera Well Seven reveal promising lithium brine quality and flow, suggesting potential expansion of its mineral resource.

IperionX has commissioned a cutting-edge six-axis SACMI powder metallurgy press in Virginia, tripling its titanium manufacturing capacity and enabling production of complex components for defense and aerospace markets.