Imelda Cotton
Imelda Cotton has over 20 years experience as a journalist and communications professional. She has spent the bulk of her career in the resources sector, having also worked directly with oil and gas majors and as a journalist covering a vast array of ASX listed companies within the resources, energy, science and health sectors.

EV Resources Moves Closer to Near-Term Antimony Production with Tecomatlán Permit Milestone
EV Resources gains Tecomatlán soil-use permit, accelerating near-term antimony production as grid interconnection clears for 2H2026 concentrate start.

Galan Produces First Batch of Processed Lithium Chloride from HMW Project
Galan Lithium produces first processed lithium chloride batch at HMW, validating nanofiltration; Phase 1 offtake ready, ramp to 4,000 tpa LCE underway.

Finder Energy Moves Closer to FID for Kuda Tasi and Jahal Offshore Oil Developments
Finder Energy nears FID for Kuda Tasi/Jahal; EIS/FDP lodged, debt financing underway as oil prices rise, targeting first oil by 2028.

NoviqTech Subsidiary to Assess Chinese Apple Tree for Biochar and Long-Term Carbon Storage Potential
NoviqTech subsidiary Coralia launches GBR biochar trial to convert invasive Chinese apple trees into biochar for long-term carbon storage.

KMD Brands Records Strengthened Portfolio Performance with ‘Next Level’ Market Strategy
KMD Brands lifts portfolio as Next Level strategy boosts Rip Curl, Kathmandu; margins rise despite Oboz softness; stronger D2C growth sets up for Q4.

Recce Pharmaceuticals Signs Distribution Agreement for R327 Diabetic Foot Gel across MENA
Recce inks 10-year exclusive MENA licensing deal for R327G diabetic foot gel; upfront fees up to $5m, 30% net sales, Phase III data eyed for year-end approval.

Barton Gold Delivers High-Grade Assays from Phase 2 Drilling at Tunkillia’s Area 51
Barton Gold delivers high-grade Phase 2 assays at Tunkillia Area 51, signaling resource growth and longer mine life ahead of year-end PFS

Sovereign Metals Identifies Monazite and Heavy Rare Earth Elements across Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project
Sovereign finds monazite and heavy REEs across Kasiya pits, with high Dy-Tb and Y; monazite by-product could add revenue with near-zero capex.

Noxopharm Studies Confirm Cancer-Fighting Potential of Sofra Platform
Noxopharm data show Sofra's TLR8-boosting oligonucleotides could amplify cancer immunotherapy; US patent backing strengthens breakthrough potential.

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals Reports Positive Results from StemSmart Crohn’s Trial
NeuroScientific reports on StemSmart Crohn’s trial: 80% clinical response in five patients; safe, paving Phase 2 and a potential entry to a US$13.8B market.

Askari Metals Targets Buried LCT Pegmatites with Phase 1 Field Campaign at Uis Project
Askari Metals kicks off Phase 1 field work at Uis, Namibia, aiming to locate buried LCT pegmatites; 4,000+ soil samples planned before trenching.

Mont Royal Resources Identifies High-Grade Fluorspar at Mallard Niobium Prospect
Mont Royal hits high-grade fluorspar at Mallard—up to 39.8% CaF2 in Flux zone—fueling upside near Ashram as fluorspar demand tightens.

Meeka Metals Begins Judy North Underground Development at Murchison Gold Project
Meka Metals kicks off development of Judy North at Murchison; 96,000 oz @5.4 g/t; Suzie ahead; plant upgrade to boost throughput.

Auric Mining Announces 32% Boost to Munda Gold Resource with Initial Mining of Starter Pit
Auric Mining lifts Munda resource 32% to 192,000oz after starter-pit mining; 8,886oz produced vs 6,100oz, boosting prospects.

Haranga Resources Delivers 2.46Mt JORC-Compliant Estimate for Lincoln Gold Project
Haranga Resources announces maiden JORC for Lincoln gold: 2.46Mt @ 5.1 g/t = 402koz; ~40% higher than historic; near-term development potential.

Verity Resources Readies Next Exploration Phase at Botswana Critical Minerals Projects
Verity Resources awaits Botswana regulator approval to start the next exploration phase at Airstrip, Dibete and Maibele North copper-PGE potential.

KALiNA Power Welcomes New Canadian Regulatory Framework on Carbon Management and Emissions
KALiNA Power eyes Alberta-Canada carbon framework; CFDs and CCS incentives could unlock investment for its 200MW gas plants and data-centre ties (ASX: KPO).

Advance Metals Moves Towards Full Ownership of Myrtleford and Beaufort Gold Projects
Advance Metals to gain 100% of Myrtleford/Beaufort after revised deal; $4.07m to 1548043 BC, 1% NSR, amid strong high-grade gold assays.

Resolution Minerals Completes First Three Holes of New Golden Gate Drilling Program
Resolution Minerals reports first three Golden Gate holes with encouraging sulphide mineralisation, underpinning a 13,700m drill program.

AnteoTech Validates Ultranode 95 in Commercial Cell Format for Drone and UAV Markets
AnteoTech validates Ultranode 95 in commercial 5Ah cells at BIC: 40% higher energy density, 300+ cycles; boosts drone/UAV battery commercialisation path.