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Arika Takes Full Control of Yundamindra and Kookynie Gold Projects

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  • Arika will acquire Nex Metals’ remaining 20% stake to secure 100% ownership of the Yundamindra and Kookynie gold projects in Western Australia.
  • Full consolidation of these high-grade, underexplored assets enhances Arika’s strategic control, enabling accelerated drilling and resource definition in 2026.
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Arika Takes Full Control of Yundamindra and Kookynie Gold Projects

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Nex Metals Explorations Ltd ( (AU:NME) ) has issued an update.

Arika Resources has signed a binding Heads of Agreement with Nex Metals Explorations to acquire the remaining 20% interest in the Yundamindra and Kookynie Gold Projects in Western Australia, consolidating 100% ownership of its flagship assets. The consideration includes a cash component, staged share issues, and milestone-linked deferred shares, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals that will also terminate existing joint venture arrangements. The move gives Arika full strategic and operational control over two historically high-grade, underexplored gold tenement packages, allowing it to accelerate drilling and progress toward a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, supported by recent strong assay results and an active drilling program expected to generate steady news flow in 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NME) stock is a Sell with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nex Metals Explorations Ltd stock, see the AU:NME Stock Forecast page.

More about Nex Metals Explorations Ltd

Arika Resources Limited is an Australian gold exploration company listed on the ASX, focused on the Yundamindra and Kookynie Gold Projects in the Leonora-Laverton region of Western Australia. These flagship projects comprise multiple granted mining leases in the northern Goldfields, situated near major roads and operating processing mills, positioning Arika to leverage existing infrastructure as it advances exploration and resource definition activities.

Average Trading Volume: 107,820

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: A$6.37M

For a thorough assessment of NME stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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