Alma Metals (ASX:ALM) has announced a significant mineral resource estimate update for its Briggs Copper Project. According to Managing Director Frazer Tabeart, the project now boasts 110 million tonnes in the Indicated category, contributing to a total of 2 million tonnes of contained copper at lower cutoff grades. This development marks a crucial milestone as […]
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Lindian Resources (ASX:LIN) has initiated early site works at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, signaling an acceleration of its development strategy. Following the commencement of construction on a new 5km access road in February 2025, the company has now begun initial civil and infrastructure development. These actions are part of a broader plan
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Flagship Minerals (ASX:FLG) is expanding into Chile’s Maricunga Gold Belt through the acquisition of the Pantanillo Gold Project. The junior explorer secured a binding five-year option agreement, paying an initial US$100,000 and committing to staged payments totaling US$1.4 million over four years, with a final $11 million payment to acquire 100% ownership. Pantanillo boasts a
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Global copper smelting activity experienced its most substantial decline since May 2023, according to geospatial intelligence firm Earth-i. Their SAVANT Global Copper Monitoring Index revealed a rise in the global inactive capacity index from 8.8% in February to 12.6% in March. This downturn reflects unprecedented market conditions, including negative treatment and refining charges. Custom smelters,
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Vertex Minerals (ASX:VTX) is progressing towards underground mining operations at its Reward Gold Mine. The company reports that the processing plant has achieved a 60% throughput rate of its nameplate capacity. Dewatering of old headings is currently underway in anticipation of the arrival of new underground mining equipment. Initial scaling and assessment of historical ground
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The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) started the week positively, fueled by reports of ongoing trade deal negotiations with the US. Market sentiment was further buoyed by news that certain electronic devices imported from China would remain exempt from US tariffs. By 10:30 am (AEST), the S&P/ASX 200 had increased by 53.9 points, or 0.7%, reaching
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The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has commenced a major decommissioning project for the High Flux Australian Reactor (HIFAR), Australia’s first nuclear research reactor. Built in 1958 at Lucas Heights, Sydney, HIFAR operated for nearly 50 years before being replaced by the OPAL reactor in 2007. The decommissioning follows a license issued by
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ChemX Materials Limited (CMX) and its subsidiary HiPura Pty Ltd are set to execute Deeds of Company Arrangement (DOCAs) following creditor approval on April 11, 2025. This marks a significant step in the recapitalization efforts after the appointment of administrators on January 2, 2025. For ChemX Materials, Benelong Capital Partners Pty Ltd (BCP) will pay
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by IAM Debt Capital Markets team Private credit has recently seen accelerated growth as a result of increased regulatory constraints on banks facing more stringent lending criteria, together with investors seeking portfolio diversification and enhanced yields. The term private credit is however very broad, and not all private credit is created equal. Private credit includes
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AngloGold Ashanti has significantly expanded its partnership with Kincora Copper, committing up to $100 million to explore Kincora’s Northern Junee-Narromine Belt (NJNB) Project in New South Wales. This second major joint venture builds on an initial $50 million deal from May 2024 and focuses on the Nyngan South, Nevertire South, and Mulla projects, adjacent to
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