Latest Stakeholder Engagement News

Virgin Money UK, trading as Clydesdale Bank, has applied to the High Court for approval to transfer its entire banking business to Nationwide Building Society, pending a February 2026 hearing.

Alvo Minerals reports promising trenching results at its Touro Prospect within the Palma Copper-Zinc Project, revealing significant surface mineralisation consistent with VMS deposits and prompting immediate drilling plans.

Besra Gold Inc reveals significant challenges at its Bau Gold Project, including mining lease renewal uncertainty and a reduction in measured gold resources, prompting a strategic pivot to government and community engagement before advancing development.

Askari Metals has launched a comprehensive exploration program at its Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia, targeting high-grade gold and copper mineralisation ahead of a maiden drilling campaign planned for late 2025.

Marimaca Copper's Chilean subsidiary has obtained formal environmental approval for its Marimaca Oxide Project, clearing a critical hurdle toward construction readiness in the second half of 2026. This milestone follows years of environmental and social groundwork and sets the stage for the next permitting phase.

DeSoto Resources has completed extensive drilling and sampling programs across its Guinea and Northern Territory projects, with assay results pending and new exploration permits approved to expand its footprint in the Siguiri Basin.

Lodestar Minerals has appointed two former heavy rare earths experts from MP Materials and Lynas Rare Earths to spearhead its U.S. downstream magnet and supply chain strategy, following its planned acquisition of the Virgin Mountain project in Arizona.

Energy Transition Minerals has appointed two former Danish diplomats to its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its rare earths project in Greenland amid ongoing legal challenges.

Tivan Limited and Sumitomo Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration on the Molyhil Tungsten-Molybdenum Project in Australia's Northern Territory, marking their third joint initiative in critical minerals development.

Platina Resources has identified five promising target zones at its Mt McKenna Gold Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for imminent drilling after securing key approvals and completing detailed surveys.

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.

Bathurst Resources Limited has announced a substantial increase in its marketable coal reserves, driven by key project developments and positive feasibility studies, while total resources saw a slight decline due to reassessments and mining depletion.