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Strata Minerals reports promising maiden drilling results at its Penny South Gold Project and high-grade sampling at Biranup, backed by a government co-funded drilling grant and fresh capital raise.

Yancoal Australia is set to increase its ownership in the Moolarben Joint Venture from 95% to 98.75% through a $110.5 million acquisition, combining upfront and deferred payments linked to coal prices.

Magnetic Resources NL has reported a significant 22% increase in gold resources at its Lady Julie Gold Project, now containing over 2.14 million ounces, while securing a key Native Title Agreement that clears the path for mining leases and development.

Orbminco Limited has executed a binding agreement to acquire the Majestic North Gold Project in Western Australia and commenced maiden drilling, marking a significant step in its growth strategy.

Connected Minerals reports promising uranium grades from its maiden drilling at Namibia’s Etango North-East project, aligning closely with nearby world-class deposits, while advancing rare earth exploration in Western Australia.

Mesoblast has reported a strong commercial debut for Ryoncil, the first FDA-approved mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for pediatric steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease, generating US$13.2 million in gross revenue in its initial quarter. The company is advancing regulatory and clinical milestones while expanding insurance coverage across the US.

Flynn Gold Limited has revealed a significant new quartz vein system at its Golden Ridge Project in NE Tasmania, with high-grade gold assays and promising metallurgical recoveries. Drilling programs are underway to expand these discoveries and test structural controls on mineralisation.

Ordell Minerals has raised $3.85 million through a discounted share placement to accelerate drilling at its Barimaia Gold Project and initiate exploration at Goodia and Fisher South in Western Australia.

4DMedical has renewed its three-year contract with the University of Michigan Medical Center, reinforcing its foothold in US respiratory imaging. Alongside, a pivotal clinical study validates its technology’s ability to detect early lung disease, while a substantial Australian grant boosts its AI research.

AnteoTech Ltd has achieved a significant technical milestone with its 70% silicon Ultranode™ X anode, demonstrating nearly 900 cycles at 80% capacity retention, signaling a leap forward for electric vehicle battery performance and sustainability.

Askari Metals has identified significant high-grade copper mineralisation in historic drilling at its newly acquired Nejo Gold Project in Ethiopia, revealing promising exploration upside in a prolific mineral belt.

Andean Silver Limited has raised A$30 million through a well-supported placement, positioning the company to accelerate exploration and advance mining studies at its Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold Project in Chile.

Metals Australia Ltd has significantly expanded its Lac Carheil graphite project resource with a 595% increase in graphitic carbon intercepts, setting the stage for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and advanced mine planning.

Augustus Minerals has revealed a striking new high-grade gold quartz vein at its Music Well project near Leonora, Western Australia, with assays reaching 62.2g/t gold. This discovery, alongside multiple other promising prospects, significantly expands the project's exploration potential.

Aldoro Resources has confirmed that mineralisation at its Kameelburg project in Namibia now extends 1,350 meters east-west, with high-grade assays from recent drilling underpinning the upcoming maiden resource estimate.

Strategic Energy Resources Ltd has acquired 100% ownership of the Diamantina Copper-Gold Project from Anglo American, unlocking a significant undercover extension of the Mt Isa Eastern Fold Belt with encouraging copper and gold mineralisation. The acquisition positions SER to explore a potentially large IOCG district with multiple untested targets.

Lithium Universe has completed the acquisition of New Age Minerals, gaining exclusive rights to a patented solar panel recycling technology that promises to revolutionize critical metal recovery. This move complements its lithium refinery ambitions and positions the company at the forefront of sustainable clean energy solutions.

Saturn Metals has announced a substantial 10% increase in the Apollo Hill Gold Project resource, now totaling 2.24 million ounces with a strong majority classified as Measured and Indicated. This upgrade underpins upcoming feasibility studies and highlights ongoing exploration potential in Western Australia.

BHP has reported record copper and iron ore production for FY25, while revising upward the capital cost and timeline for its Jansen Stage 1 potash project. The miner’s operational strength contrasts with ongoing challenges in nickel and coal segments.

Dynamic Metals reports encouraging gold assay results from its Widgiemooltha Project, alongside strong cash reserves and upcoming drilling plans at Chalice South.

James Bay Minerals reports promising drill results from its Independence Project in Nevada, revealing significant extensions of high-grade gold, silver, and copper mineralisation beyond the current near-surface resource estimate.

Sun Silver Limited’s re-assay program at its Maverick Springs Project in Nevada has uncovered silver grades up to 26% higher than historical data, suggesting a significant underestimation in the existing resource. This finding could reshape the project’s valuation and future development plans.

Energy Transition Minerals' subsidiary ETM Spain has been recommended as the preferred bidder for the Penouta Tin-Tantalum-Niobium mine in Galicia, Spain, marking a significant step in the company's expansion strategy.

Miramar Resources has uncovered high-grade gold mineralisation extending 75 metres beyond its tenement boundary at the 8 Mile target near Kalgoorlie, signalling promising expansion potential for its Gidji JV Project.