Latest Joint Ventures News

Cue Energy Resources has obtained a decade-long extension for its Maari oilfield permit in New Zealand, enabling continued production and resource optimisation through to 2037. The move follows a recent surge in output, marking the highest monthly production in over five years.

PolarX Limited has struck a significant joint venture deal with Northern Star Resources, enabling the gold producer to earn up to a 70% interest in the Alaska Range Project through staged investments totaling US$39 million. This partnership aims to accelerate exploration and resource expansion at key copper and gold deposits in Alaska.

MRG Metals has successfully raised over $500,000 through an entitlement offer, issuing new options to fund exploration in Mozambique while directors fully subscribed and plan further participation.

Altair Minerals is escalating its dispute with BHP over the undervaluation of its Olympic Domain Project by proceeding to South Australia’s Wardens Court. The junior explorer aims to defend the strategic and exploration value of its land amid ongoing negotiations with other majors.

Horizon Oil and its partners have secured a ten-year extension for the Maari oilfield permit in New Zealand, enabling continued production and strategic planning through 2037. This comes as the field hits its highest output in over five years.

First Au Limited has completed the first stage of its earn-in agreement for the Nimba Gold Project in Liberia, issuing shares and cash to secure a 35% interest. The company is now advancing towards the next acquisition phase with drilling updates expected soon.

Blackstone Minerals has entered a strategic joint venture with Vietnam’s Xuan Loc Tho Co. Ltd. to develop the Ta Khoa Nickel Project and Refinery, significantly reducing holding costs while maintaining exposure to nickel’s upside.

Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund has released its inaugural annual report, revealing a strong start with $41.9 million profit before tax and distributions of 8.21 cents per unit following a $302.8 million IPO. The Fund’s diversified commercial real estate portfolio spans senior loans, mezzanine debt, and equity investments across Australia and New Zealand.

Canterbury Resources has announced a non-renounceable Share Purchase Plan to raise up to $0.75 million at a discounted price of 2 cents per share, offering eligible shareholders a chance to increase their holdings without brokerage fees.

Tabcorp Holdings Limited has reported a significant financial turnaround for FY25, driven by the new Victorian Wagering and Betting Licence and strategic operational improvements. The company posted $2.6 billion in revenue and a net profit after tax of $36.6 million, reversing last year's substantial loss.

Emerald Resources NL has posted a record after-tax profit of A$87.6 million for FY25, driven by robust gold prices and steady output at its Okvau Gold Mine. The company also reported significant resource expansions at its Memot and Dingo Range projects, while achieving a debt-free status.

Apiam Animal Health posted modest FY25 growth amid challenges in clinical services, launching a Strategic Reset Program and attracting an acquisition proposal from Adamantem Capital.