Orbminco Finalizes Resource Drilling and Metallurgical Testing at Majestic North Gold Project, Targets MDCP Submission by September 2026
Orbminco Limited (ASX: OB1) has completed all three stages of its resource drilling program at the 100% owned Majestic North Gold Project in Western Australia's Eastern Goldfields, approximately 65 kilometres south-east of Kalgoorlie. Phase 1 metallurgical testwork has confirmed the ore as free-milling and recoverable by conventional cyanide leaching. The company remains on track to lodge a Mining Development and Closure Proposal (MDCP) with the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration in early September 2026, with a final investment decision expected in the same timeframe.
- July 21, 2026 09:48 AM AEST
- Mukul
Western Mines Group Reports High-Grade Nickel Sulphide Assays up to 2.26% Ni at Mulga Tank, Western Australia
Western Mines Group Ltd (WMG) has announced geochemical assay results from six reverse circulation drill holes at its Mulga Tank Project on the Minigwal Greenstone Belt in Western Australia's Eastern Goldfields. The drilling campaign returned broad zones of nickel sulphide mineralisation with high-grade intervals, including results up to 2.26% nickel and 0.35% copper, positioning the company to potentially expand its current mineral resource estimate.
- July 21, 2026 09:48 AM AEST
- Shwetambri Chauhan
Pure Resources Achieves Breakthrough in Heavy Rare Earth Recovery from Garnet Hills Garnet via Oak Ridge Lab Tests
Pure Resources Limited (ASX: PR1) has announced a significant early-stage milestone from its research collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), confirming that rare earth elements—including valuable heavy rare earths—have been successfully recovered from garnet sourced from the company's Garnet Hills Project. The laboratory testwork represents proof-of-concept validation of the recovery technology being developed under the strategic partnership, with the company now advancing to the next phase of quantification and optimisation work.
- July 21, 2026 09:48 AM AEST
- Shwetambri Chauhan
Evion Group Obtains Mining Permits for Madagascar's Maniry Graphite Project, Advancing Toward Development
Evion Group NL (ASX: EVG) has been granted mining permits over its Maniry Graphite Project in southern Madagascar, marking a major regulatory milestone that converts exploration permits into formal mining tenure. The approval clears a significant pathway toward project financing, a Final Investment Decision, and development of the high-grade flake graphite operation. The project benefits from European Union endorsement as a strategic critical minerals supplier and is backed by grant funding and active financing discussions with major development banks.
- July 21, 2026 09:48 AM AEST
- Shwetambri Chauhan
Wrkr Ltd Initiates Trading Halt Ahead of Significant Capital Raising Announcement
Wrkr Ltd (ASX: WRK) has requested a trading halt effective immediately, pending the release of a material capital raising announcement. The halt will remain in place until the company releases details of the proposed capital raising or until trading commences on Thursday, 23 July 2026, whichever occurs first. The company's request suggests significant developments are imminent that require a trading halt to maintain market integrity.
- July 21, 2026 09:48 AM AEST
- Shwetambri Chauhan
Zeus Resources Initiates Trading Halt Ahead of Strategic Acquisition and Professional Investor Capital Raise Announcement
Zeus Resources Limited (ASX: ZEU) has requested an immediate trading halt on its securities, pending the release of a market announcement regarding a strategic acquisition and professional investor placement. The Perth-based resources company has called the halt effective from 21 July 2026, with trading expected to resume on Thursday, 23 July 2026, or earlier upon release of the full details. The move signals imminent material developments that the company believes warrant halting trading to maintain fair market conditions ahead of public disclosure.
- July 21, 2026 09:48 AM AEST
- Sonal Goyal
Green360 Technologies Secures 19% Price Hike and 4,000-Tonne Minimum Take-or-Pay Deal with Boyer Paper Mill
Green360 Technologies Limited (ASX:GT3) has executed a revised supply agreement with long-term major customer Boyer Paper Mill Ltd, securing a 19% increase in contracted unit pricing and a binding minimum take-or-pay commitment of 4,000 tonnes for the financial year ending 30 June 2027. The deal is expected to generate annual revenue of approximately $2.5–$2.9 million and provide production certainty at GT3's Pittong facility in Victoria. The improved contractual terms arrive as the company pursues scaling of its MKX metakaolin product portfolio while strengthening the earnings profile of its established industrial minerals business.
- July 21, 2026 09:48 AM AEST
- Sonal Goyal
Xero (ASX:XRO), AXQ and EIQ Put AI Growth in Focus
Xero, Aura Consolidated and Echo IQ are extending artificial intelligence into financial software, digital safety and cardiac healthcare as investors assess commercial adoption and execution.
- July 21, 2026 09:47 AM AEST
- Sam
ASX Preview: Wall Street Fade and Oil Strength Weigh on Open (21 July 2026)
Australian shares are set for a weaker opening as Wall Street fades, oil remains elevated and investors assess updates from Alkane Resources, HUB24 and Telix Pharmaceuticals.
- July 21, 2026 09:41 AM AEST
- Sam
Woolworths (ASX:WOW) Returns to Focus as Defensive Appeal Builds
Woolworths remains under investor focus as its scale, essential consumer exposure and established dividend profile reinforce its defensive position within the Australian market.
- July 21, 2026 09:37 AM AEST
- Sam