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.

Orthocell Appoints Exclusive Remplir Distributor Ahead of UK Rollout
Orthocell names LEDA Orthopaedics exclusive UK distributor for Remplir ahead of regulatory approval, signaling rapid UK rollout and market prep.

EVE Health Advances Reformulated Drugs Targeting Sexual Health and Cardiovascular Markets
EVE Health advances reformulated ED/PE sprays and Apixaban delivery, expanding its sexual health and cardiovascular pipeline.

Lodestar Minerals Engages Westdrill Ahead of Resource Definition at Ned’s Creek Gold Project
Lodestar taps Westdrill for 10,000m RC at Ned's Creek to accelerate a maiden resource estimate this year, eyeing up to 300koz from three prospects.

Auric Mining Reports Solid Performance from Gold Processing at Munda Starter Pit
Auric Mining smashed its budget with 8,475oz from Munda across two campaigns; latest outturn 938oz at Lakewood Mill signals strong growth.

Chilwa Minerals Confirms Niobium Mineralisation at Mpyupyu Target
Chilwa Minerals confirms niobium at Mpyupyu, boosting Lake Chilwa’s multi-commodity critical minerals case; best intercept 0.31% Nb2O5 over 126m.

Emmerson Resources Agrees to $311m Scrip-Based Takeover by Pan African
Emmerson Resources agrees to a $311m Pan African scrip takeover at a 36% premium, giving ERM holders ~4.2% of the larger gold producer.

Rimfire Pacific Mining validates historic drilling results at Rabbit Trap scandium project

Tempest Minerals to acquire four epithermal gold projects on New Zealand’s North Island

Impact Minerals hits massive and vein sulphides in first three drillholes at Commonwealth gold-silver project
IPT hits massive and vein sulphides in three drillholes at Commonwealth project, confirming Main Shaft lens continuity; assays due next month.

Noviqtech subsidiary Coralia advances sustainable infrastructure mission with Data Centres Australia membership

AKORA Resources Granted Mining Permit for Bekisopa Iron Ore Project
AKORA Resources secures 25-year Bekisopa mining permit in Madagascar, unlocking financing, development, and potential expansion to a 1bn-tonne resource.

The Calmer Co Subsidiary Wins $354,000 Grant to Upgrade Fiji Kava Manufacturing Facility
The Calmer Co International subsidiary wins $354k Fiji CADP grant to upgrade Navua kava RTD bottling, boost Pacific supply chain and expand production.

Pure Foods Tasmania Sees Positive Cash Flow and Increased Profit Margins After Business Realignment
ASX: PFT Pure Foods Tasmania posts positive cash flow and rising margins after realignment, with 70% higher Easter orders and expanding retail reach.

Cobalt Blue Advances Kwinana Refinery and Broken Hill Technology Centre
Cobalt Blue advances Kwinana refinery and BHTC, delivering pCAM samples meeting offtake specs; Hartree Partners signs LOI toward FID and domestic feed options.

Broken Hill Mines Signs Agreement with Kingfisher Mining to Share Rasp Processing Plant Capacity
BHM inks 10-year pact with KFM to process ore at Rasp plant, accelerating production and cutting capex.

OMG Group to Expand PrOATein Ready-to-Drink Range in Woolworths Supermarkets
OMG Group to roll out three new PrOATein RTDs in 943 Woolworths stores from May to June, backed by SANDAI matcha supply, boosting growth prospects.

St George Mining Increases Araxá Mineral Resource Estimate to 70.91Mt TREO
St George Mining (ASX: SGQ) lifts Araxá MRE to 70.91Mt at 4.06% TREO and 0.62% Nb; 75% upgrade with 218% more M&I, underpinning Tier 1 potential.

Conrad Asia Energy Gets Green Light for Development of Mako Gas Project
Conrad Asia Energy secures FID for US$320m Mako gas project in Indonesia; first gas targeted by end-2027, fully funded with long-term PLN contract.

Ausgold Chases Resource Growth at Katanning Gold Project with Expanded Drilling Campaign
Ausgold (ASX: AUC) expands Katanning drill program to 54,000m after strong Central/Southern zone assays, hinting at resource growth and future reserve upside.

Pure Foods Tasmania Reports 71% Increase in Easter Sales, Signs Initial Supply Deal with Costco
Pure Foods Tasmania (ASX: PFT) logs a 71% rise in Easter orders, signs Costco supply deal; Coles expansion to 700 stores could lift annual revenue by ~$600k.