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Prairie Lithium has begun construction on its Pad #1 lithium extraction facility in Saskatchewan, aiming to deploy the continent’s largest Direct Lithium Extraction system. With foundation work set to finish by January 2026, the company is advancing toward commercial production amid growing global demand.

Galan Lithium has completed a $20 million strategic placement with Clean Elements, fully funding Phase 1 construction of its Hombre Muerto West lithium project in Argentina, with production on track for mid-2026.

Far East Gold has secured a pivotal PIPPIB approval for 9,000 hectares of its Idenburg Gold Project in Papua, Indonesia, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and accelerating its path toward mine development.

Red Mountain Mining is set to list on the US OTCQB exchange, offering US investors direct access to its shares while expanding its portfolio of critical antimony assets in key US mining districts.

Mont Royal Resources has re-listed on the ASX following a merger with Commerce Resources, bringing the Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Deposit in Québec to the forefront of North American critical minerals development.

Orthocell has appointed a second Canadian distributor for its nerve repair device Remplir™, achieving full national coverage and setting the stage for initial sales this quarter.

Sky Metals has launched a major drilling campaign at its Tallebung Tin Project in NSW, aiming to expand newly discovered high-grade tin, silver, and tungsten zones and update its resource estimate by early 2026.

Hansen Technologies has agreed to acquire UK-based Digitalk for approximately A$66.4 million, aiming to boost its recurring revenue and global communications footprint. The deal is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and completed by year-end 2025.

TrivarX Limited has exercised its option to acquire the innovative Stabl-Im brain imaging technology, aiming to revolutionize early detection of brain tumours pending shareholder approval.

Advance Metals has revealed compelling high-grade silver and gold mineralisation in previously unsampled historic core at its Yoquivo project in Mexico, confirming significant upside potential. Initial assays from a targeted sampling program returned grades up to 848g/t silver equivalent, setting the stage for a resource upgrade in early 2026.

PEXA Group reported a robust first quarter for FY26, driven by refinancing growth in Australia and rising momentum in the UK market. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance while advancing key strategic initiatives including platform modernization and a NatWest partnership.

Gateway Mining has expanded its gold nugget discoveries at the Great Western splay corridor, collecting an additional 328 nuggets over a 4km strike, reinforcing the potential of a large gold system at its Yandal Gold Project.

Mithril Silver and Gold Limited reports impressive high-grade silver and gold intercepts from initial drilling at Target 5 within the Copalquin District, Mexico, confirming a new silver-rich zone with ongoing exploration underway.

Nexus Minerals has confirmed a significant new gold discovery at its Amand Prospect within the Wallbrook Gold Project, revealing multiple mineralised lodes over a large area with promising grades and widths.

Goodman Group reports robust progress in Q1 FY26 with a $12.4 billion development pipeline dominated by data centres, reaffirming a 9% operating EPS growth forecast. The group is advancing logistics automation and expanding data centre capacity across key global markets.

Minerals 260 Limited has reported compelling new drilling results at its Bullabulling Gold Project, revealing significant high-grade gold mineralisation extensions that could boost the current 2.3 million ounce resource estimate.

Austin Engineering has lowered its FY26 revenue and EBIT forecasts due to challenges in key contracts and operational inefficiencies, while outlining strategic measures to restore profitability.

BlueScope has appointed Tania Archibald as its new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Mark Vassella who retires after eight years. Archibald’s extensive internal experience positions her to lead the company’s next strategic phase.

Odyssey Gold reports impressive drilling results at its Tuckanarra Project in Western Australia, confirming strong gold mineralisation and advancing resource upgrades. The latest intersections bolster confidence ahead of a new Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study.

Tyro Payments has appointed Nigel Lee as its new CEO, bringing over 25 years of global fintech and payments expertise to lead the company from January 2026. The leadership change signals a strategic push for growth and innovation in Australia’s competitive payments landscape.

West Coast Silver Limited's initial diamond drilling at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project reveals native silver near surface, confirming the high-grade potential of this historic deposit. Laboratory assays are pending, promising further clarity on the project's value.

Basin Energy has engaged contractors and secured land access to begin maiden drilling at its Sybella-Barkly project, targeting uranium and rare earth elements with government support. The program aims to test district-scale sediment-hosted and paleochannel targets in Queensland.

Octava Minerals has uncovered exceptionally high-grade indium alongside copper, zinc, silver, and tin at its Sweeney’s Prospect in Tasmania, securing regulatory approval for a 2000m diamond drilling campaign to explore this polymetallic potential.

Woodside Energy Group unveiled an ambitious growth strategy at its 2025 Capital Markets Day, targeting a net operating cash flow of around US$9 billion by the early 2030s, driven by key LNG and ammonia projects.