Latest Operational Readiness News

Battery Age Minerals has commenced its maiden drilling campaign at the El Aguila gold-silver project in Argentina, following full environmental approvals. The program aims to define known mineralisation and explore new targets in a historically rich mining district.

Elixir Energy’s upcoming Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough has qualified for a substantial federal R&D tax incentive, covering nearly half of its drilling and testing costs. This financial boost underpins the company’s ambitious plans to validate a major gas play in 2026.

Challenger Limited has provided a detailed update on APRA’s proposed capital standards, highlighting enhanced capital strength and strategic growth opportunities in the life insurance sector.

Rox Resources is poised to commence underground development at its Youanmi Gold Project with the first decline cut scheduled this week, while a Definitive Feasibility Study is due shortly, marking a critical phase in its path to production.

New Frontier Minerals has finalised drill targets for a maiden reverse circulation program at its Harts Range Heavy Rare Earth and Niobium Project, with regulatory approvals imminent and drilling poised to begin.

Avenira Limited reports significant progress at its Wonarah Phosphate Project, alongside key board and management changes, while maintaining a solid cash position at the end of Q3 2025.

EMU NL has sold its Badja Gold Project for over A$3.5 million, retired all debt, and is set to commence a maiden drilling program at its Yataga Copper Project in Queensland, fully funded and under new board leadership.

Altamin Limited has advanced its geothermal lithium ambitions with a significant A$3.62 million grant from the Italian government, alongside strategic board changes and a $4.39 million capital raise.

Askari Metals has secured a major foothold in Ethiopia’s Arabian-Nubian Shield through the acquisition of the Nejo Gold and Copper Project, setting the stage for a high-impact exploration campaign supported by a new capital raise.

Cokal Limited has resumed coal sales to domestic users and advanced critical infrastructure upgrades at its Indonesian metallurgical coal projects, signaling a strategic operational ramp-up amid improving market conditions.

Cyprium Metals has completed a transformative A$80 million capital raise to fund the phased restart of copper production at its Nifty Copper Complex, positioning the company for operational progress and exploration growth.

Vanadium Resources Limited is advancing its Steelpoortdrift project with fresh leadership, a successful equity raise, and a strategic pivot towards higher-margin concentrate production alongside direct shipping ore.