METALS, MINING AND ENERGY
Robex Resources (ASX: RBX) remains on track for first gold at Kiniero Gold Project in Guinea in Q4 CY2025, as the project continues on schedule and budget. Process plant and power station concrete is nearing completion, and field tanks are at 83% completion, with both carbon-in-leach tank trains completed and intertank launders installed. Structural, Mechanical & Piping (SMP) works are underway at 22% complete, erected or preassembled. Covered by Mining.com.au.
Native Minerals Resources (ASX: NMR) is transitioning to full-scale gold production at its Blackjack Operations in Queensland, with three gold pours completed this week producing 300oz of gold doré. Blackjack processing has ramped up through August, and Ausenco is progressing a Blackjack Plant upgrade study, targeting throughput optimisation and future expansion. NMR is also advancing development plans at its Far Fanning and Granite Castle deposits. Covered by Mining.com.au.
Vital Metals (ASX: VML) secured $6.8m via a two-tranche placement, anchored by a $3m investment from US-based Strategic Resources, to advance its Tardiff Project in Canada. Funds will support a Pre-Feasibility Study and test the proprietary Dry Field Force Extraction (DFFE) technology, a water- and chemical-free process that could transform Tardiff’s economics while cutting environmental impacts. Covered by Cabin Radio & North of 60 Mining News.
Wildcat Resources (ASX: WC8) extended the Harry Pegmatite Swarm at its Bolt Cutter Central discovery to ~700m down-dip, with diamond drilling intercepting stacked pegmatites containing coarse spodumene. RC drilling returned high-grade assays including 4m at 2.2% Li₂O and 6m at 1.5% Li₂O, confirming the system remains open in all directions. Follow-up drilling is planned at Harry, Hermione, and additional soil anomalies, with Wildcat well funded ($55.1m, 30 June 2025) to advance exploration.
Desert Metals (ASX: DM1) confirmed multiple high-grade gold intercepts from diamond drilling at the King Kong prospect, part of the Adzope Project in Côte d’Ivoire. Results confirm King Kong’s potential as a significant high-grade gold system, with further assays pending and drilling planned in Q4 to expand testing across parallel structures and the untested “Beach” prospect.
Enova Mining (ASX: ENV) confirmed high-grade rare earth mineralisation at its East Salinas Project in Brazil, with rock chip assays up to 2.17% TREO and 18 samples above 1% TREO. Results highlight strong neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) oxide ratios of up to 37.8% and heavy rare earth oxides (HREO) up to 2,508 ppm, reinforcing the project’s potential as a high-value magnet REE target. Significant assays include 2.17% TREO at Hairy Hill, 2.12% TREO at Naked Hill and 2.00% TREO at Bald Hill. Diamond drilling is set to commence this week to test depth continuity across key zones, supported by metallurgical test work evaluating low-cost processing pathways.
Iltani Resources (ASX: ILT) identified 16 high-priority anomalies from a VTEM survey completed over its entire Herberton Project in Queensland, which hosts the Orient silver-indium discovery. Anomalies indicate considerable potential to increase the project’s known mineralisation, and Iltani will follow up with a two-phase program of drilling and surface electromagnetic surveys. Covered by Mining.com.au and Industry Queensland. Iltani also restarted drilling at its Orient East deposit, with a further nine holes planned ahead of delivering a maiden MRE for the deposit by October. Covered by Mining.com.au.
Cue Energy (ASX: CUE) secured a 10-year extension of the Maari oilfield permit to December 2037. The JV lifted output to 5,600 bopd in August, the highest in five years. Covered by Energy Today & Offshore. It also reported 2P reserves of 5.5mmboe as at 1 July 2025, consistent year-on-year after production. Reserves increased at Maari, Mereenie and Dingo. The company’s reserves replacement ratio was 96%.
Power Minerals (ASX: PNN) reported exceptional high-grade rare earth intersections from auger drilling at its Santa Anna Project in Goiás, Brazil, with assays up to 43,385ppm (4.34%) TREO and niobium grades to 7,748ppm Nb₂O₅. Results returned 15m at 13,212ppm TREO from surface, including 4m at 28,827ppm TREO and 1m at 43,385ppm TREO and 15m at 4,319ppm Nb₂O₅, highlighting the shallow, high-grade nature of the mineralisation. These results continue to strengthen confidence in Santa Anna’s potential to deliver a significant Mineral Resource Estimate. Covered by Stockhead & Australian Resources & Investment.
Midas Minerals (ASX: MM1) announced completion of the key condition precedent in its acquisition of the Otavi Project in Namibia, with project licences transferred to the target entity. Midas plans to commence drilling at Otavi in Q4 CY2025, subject to completion of the acquisition.
Laboratory XRF testing returned exceptionally high-grade pollucite mineralisation at Perpetual Resources’ (ASX: PEC) Igrejinh Project in Brazil. Results of up to 30.11% Cs₂O show potential for Igrejinha to become a strategically important source of caesium in a globally supply-constrained market. Covered in Stockhead.
IRIS Metals (ASX: IR1) completed its Phase I diamond drilling program at the Edison Project in South Dakota, USA, delivering outstanding results and high-grade lithium mineralisation. The program confirmed significant lithium intersections, extending the known mineralised pegmatite dike complex with key highlights including: 2.95m @ 2.76% Li₂O from 95.3m and 6.65m @ 3.30% Li₂O from 54.6m. Covered by Discovery Alert and The Pick. It also entered into a binding agreement with Arika Resources (ASX: ARI) to divest the Kookynie Gold Project to focus on its US interests.
Auric Mining (ASX: AWJ) executed an Asset Sale Deed to purchase the Burbanks Plant and Associated Assets at Coolgardie, Western Australia. The acquisition price is $4.4 million (plus GST) payable in cash and Auric is fully funded to complete this acquisition. Covered by Mining.com.au and The Sydney Morning Herald. The company also completed due diligence to acquire Lindsay’s Gold Project, including Parrot Feathers open pit gold mine from Top Global Mining Pty Ltd and NBC Mining Pty Ltd. Auric will proceed with the acquisition, subject to the resolution and satisfaction of the conditions precedent. Covered by Investing News Network.
Victory Metals (ASX: VTM) received firm commitments to raise $11.5 million in a well supported placement of new shares to institutional, professional and sophisticated investors. The funds will be used for targeted drilling of ultra-high heavy rare earth zones within and surrounding the North Stanmore resource area, scandium oxide production, feasibility study advancement and general working capital. Covered by Stockhead and Miningnews.net.
Magmatic Resources (ASX: MAG) confirmed the completion of Stage 2 of its acquisition of the Weebo Gold Project in Western Australia, paving the way for a six-month exploration program to commence. Magmatic has secured drilling contractors for an initial auger program at Weebo, followed by a 2,500m aircore and reverse circulation program. Covered by Stockhead.
Argent Minerals (ASX: ARD) completed the first of two diamond drill holes at its flagship Kempfield Project in NSW as it seeks to confirm the depth and grades of its polymetallic deposit ahead of a planned scoping study. Amid historic silver price highs, Argent is seeking to fast track the development of its large polymetallic deposit at Kempfield towards production.
New Frontier Minerals (ASX: NFM) identified additional high-priority targets for drill-testing at its Harts Range Project, Northern Territory. In preparation for upcoming drilling, the company collected a 25kg bulk sample from the Cusp Prospect for geochemical analysis. Assay results confirmed 1.72% TREO (including 0.19% Dy2O3, 0.03% Tb4O7), 4.51% Nb2O5 and 0.91% Ta2O5. Covered by Small Caps and Discovery Alert.
Laboratory XRF testing returned exceptionally high-grade pollucite mineralisation at Perpetual Resources’ (ASX: PEC) Igrejinh Project in Brazil. Results of up to 30.11% Cs₂O show potential for Igrejinha to become a strategically important source of caesium in a globally supply-constrained market. Covered in Stockhead.
Evergreen Lithium (ASX: EG1) acquired the rights to the highly prospective Queens Gold and Mt Monger Gold Projects, two highly prospective gold-focused tenement packages located in WA’s Goldfields region. This acquisition complements the Company’s recent Leonora Goldfields Project and reinforces its strategy towards becoming an emerging gold producer in WA’s premier goldmining district. Covered by The Market Bull, Small Caps and Kalkine Media.
Premier1 Lithium (ASX: PLC) reported a maiden Mineral Resource at Wadgingarra within the Yalgoo Project in WA, totalling 150kt at 2.7g/t Au for 13koz of gold. The resource starts at surface, remains open at depth and along strike, and offers low-capex development pathways with nearby processing options. Premier1 has begun JV discussions to advance commercialisation and will commence drilling in October alongside metallurgical testwork and preparation of a mining lease application. Covered by Mining.com.au & SmallCaps.
Tungsten Mining (ASX: TGN) confirmed significant shallow gold mineralisation at the Camp pits within its Mt Mulgine Project, WA, through a review of 1,445 historic drillholes. Results include 17m at 4.55g/t Au and 19m at 2.09g/t Au, supporting its integrated gold-tungsten development strategy and highlighting potential new zones of mineralisation at depth.
EQ Resources (ASX: EQR) announced that Saloro S.L.U (Saloro), a 100%- owned subsidiary of EQR, has successfully commissioned its 3rd XRT Ore Sorter. With relevant performance tests and ramp-up completed, the ore sorting circuit is now operating at a nominal capacity of 150 tonnes per hour (50% increase).
RENEWABLE ENERGY
NH3 Clean Energy (ASX: NH3) commenced the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) phase for its WAH2 clean ammonia project. Two of the three FEED workstreams have begun, with environmental and heritage surveys scheduled to start in September. The company expects all FEED workstreams to be completed by end-2026, ahead of a targeted Final Investment Decision in late 2026. Covered by Offshore Energy.
BIOTECH
Emyria (ASX: EMD) announced the expansion of its Perth Clinic to meet surging patient demand for its innovative mental health treatments, particularly PTSD therapy supported by Medibank Private coverage—the first such agreement in Australia for psychedelic-assisted care.
InhaleRx (ASX: IRX) received HREC approval to commence a Phase 1 clinical trial of IRX-616a, a synthetic CBD aerosol inhaler being developed for panic disorder. The fully funded trial at CMAX in Adelaide will assess safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics in up to 24 healthy volunteers, with first dosing expected in the coming months.
Arovella (ASX: ALA) has received a Notice of Allowance from the US Patent and Trademark Office for patent application no. 16/977,346 covering the manufacturing of its CAR-iNKT cells. Once granted, the patent will provide protection until at least February 2039 and strengthens Arovella’s global IP portfolio as it advances lead product ALA-101 towards first-in-human clinical trials.
TECHNOLOGY
Sparc Technologies (ASX: SPN) achieved up to 60% corrosion reduction in water-based coatings using its graphene additives. The results highlight the potential of water-based products as sustainable alternatives to solvent-based coatings and extend Sparc’s position in the protective coatings market. This work also complements the Company’s ecosparc® product, which is undergoing field testing. Covered by Australian Manufacturing
CORPORATE NEWS
Syrah Resources (ASX: SYR) completed its retail entitlement offer, raising A$28m through applications for ~63.6m new shares at A$0.26/share. Together with the institutional component and placement, the company has raised ~A$70m. Proceeds will support Vidalia operations, reserve requirements under the DOE Forbearance Agreement, and general corporate purposes.
Everest Metals (ASX: EMC) was awarded $150,000 in funding assistance from the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia. This funding will support the development of Rubidium extraction at the Mt Edon Critical Minerals Project in Western Australia. This initiative represents a significant step towards establishing a commercial pilot plant and pioneering an Australian Rubidium industry.