Titan Minerals Ltd (ASX:TTM, OTC:TTTNF) has reported another broad porphyry copper intersection from the Linderos Copper Project in Ecuador, where Hancock Prospecting subsidiary Hanrine has now earned a 51% interest after meeting a US$20 million expenditure commitment.
The standout result from the Copper Ridge prospect was:
The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index gained 8.80 points, or 0.27%, to close at 3,315.00 yesterday, providing some relief after a weaker trading week.
Despite the positive session, the index remained 37.80 points, or 1.13%, lower over the past five days as investors continued to navigate volatile commodity markets and broader economic uncertainty.
Venari Minerals NL (ASX:VMS, OTC:ASMTD) is raising A$6.1 million capital to advance its flagship Red Mountain Lithium and Strategic Minerals Project in Nevada, United States.
The money will support further drilling, metallurgical test work, an updated mineral resource estimate incorporating potential by-products and delivery of a scoping study targeted for the first quarter of 2027.
Iondrive Ltd (ASX:ION) has appointed former BHP head of innovation Dr Grant Caffery as chief executive officer as the critical minerals technology company moves toward commercial deployment of its IONSolv™ metal extraction platform.
Caffery will begin the role on August 1, 2026, bringing experience in technology development, commercialisation and global resources operations.
Comet Ridge Ltd (ASX:COI, OTC:COMRF) has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Highview Power Pty Ltd for the potential supply of natural gas from its Mahalo Gas Hub to a major energy storage project near Gladstone, Queensland.
Under the proposed gas sales agreement, Comet Ridge would supply 3.6 petajoules per year, equivalent to 10 terajoules per day, for a minimum of five years to Highview’s planned Central Queensland Energy Storage Project (CQESP).
Sky Metals Ltd (ASX:SKY) has returned further shallow, high-grade tin-tungsten-silver intercepts outside the recently updated mineral resource at its wholly owned Tallebung Project in New South Wales, strengthening the case for additional resource growth.
The results were received after the cut-off date for the latest mineral resource estimate and will be assessed for inclusion in future updates.
Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has acquired a 16.8% stake in EQ Resources Ltd (ASX:EQR), backing one of the Western world’s largest tungsten producers as governments and industry seek more secure critical minerals supply chains.
Forrest’s investment vehicle Wonongarra will purchase the entire holding of US private equity firm Oaktree Capital Management, comprising around 862 million EQR shares and 35.5 million options.
American Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:ARR, OTCQX:ARRNF) has appointed experienced mining executive Andrew Conover as chief development officer to drive the flagship Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project in Wyoming through feasibility studies and towards construction.
The newly created executive role will focus on advancing the Cowboy State Mine development area through the current pre-feasibility study, the planned final feasibility study and subsequent permitting, detailed engineering and construction phases.
Riversgold Ltd (ASX:RGL, OTC:RVSGF) is moving closer to mining at its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, with environmental permit applications expected to be submitted this month and mine development studies advancing.
The company is preparing applications for a site clearance permit and Native Vegetation Clearing Permit, which form part of the approvals required before mining can begin at the project, 25 kilometres east of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.
Artificial intelligence emerged as one of the defining technologies of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, supporting coaches, match officials, broadcasters and tournament operators across the expanded 48-team competition.
The tournament provided a global testing ground for AI systems designed to process vast amounts of football data, improve refereeing technology and manage the operational demands of matches spread across 16 cities.