Ben Cartwright

Critical minerals company Tivan Limited has taken another step forward in the development of its Speewah fluorite project in Western Australia, appointing ICA Natural Resources to advise on debt financing for the operation.

The United States has announced a $560 million investment in Sunrise Energy Metals' Syerston scandium project in New South Wales – representing a major boost for Australia's critical minerals sector.

Kaiser Reef has commenced underground development at its Maldon gold project in Victoria, marking the first development activity at the site in almost eight years.

Tungsten Mining has commenced a major drilling campaign at its 100 per cent owned Watershed tungsten project in Queensland in an effort to strengthen confidence in mineralisation expected to underpin initial areas for mining.

K92 Mining has reported a strong second quarter of the year, setting multiple operational records and building a record cash net position as Stage 3 expansion plans continue to ramp up at the Kainantu gold mine in Papua New Guinea.

Tolu Minerals has announced the appointment of Warren Uyen as the company's new chief operating officer, in a move that strengthens decision-making capabilities backed by over three decades of international mining experience.

Polymetals Resources has continued to define greater zones of high-grade silver, lead and zinc mineralisation at its Endeavor mine in New South Wales, with drilling now underway as the project moves towards an initial mineral resource estimate.

Macmahon Underground has been selected by Medallion Metals as the preferred tenderer for the underground mining contract at the Ravensthorpe gold project in Western Australia, marking another step towards development.

Latitude 66 has agreed to sell its non-core Piastri project in Western Australia to Capricorn Metals for $1.5 million in shares, unlocking value from the asset while allowing the company to focus on its core exploration and development portfolio.

Great Pacific Gold has expanded the known footprint of two gold-bearing vein systems at the Wild Dog project in Papua New Guinea, with new mapping and channel sampling identifying additional mineralised structures across its southern corridor.