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TG Metals Limited has reported strong drilling results at its Van Uden Gold Project, confirming multiple gold zones and depth extensions to the current resource. The company plans to resume diamond core and reverse circulation drilling in January 2026 to further define the deposit.

Rox Resources has completed a $200 million capital raise, including a $134 million second tranche placement, to fund development of its Youanmi Gold Project in Western Australia.

Axel REE Limited has announced a substantial upgrade to its Caladão Rare Earth Elements and Gallium resource in Brazil, expanding the project’s scale and advancing plans for low-cost in situ leach extraction.

Nova Minerals Limited has successfully closed a $20 million underwritten public offering on NASDAQ, aiming to accelerate exploration and development at its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska.

Pearl Gull Iron has completed the sale of its Cockatoo Island Project, receiving $4.5 million in cash, a 4% indirect stake in Crestlink Pty Ltd, and ongoing royalties. The transaction positions the company to pursue new growth opportunities while maintaining exposure to the project’s future upside.

Emmerson Resources and Pan African Resources have approved a $6.9 million exploration budget for the Tennant Creek Joint Venture in Q1 2026, marking the largest quarterly spend in over two decades. The program targets high-grade gold deposits with extensive drilling and geophysical surveys.

Fenix Resources’ latest Scoping Study outlines a robust plan to ramp up Weld Range iron ore production to 10 million tonnes per annum by 2031, extending mine life to 2042 with significantly reduced costs and strong financial returns.

Forrestania Resources has declared its takeover offer for Kula Gold unconditional after securing over 76% ownership, extending the offer deadline to January 22, 2026. The move sets the stage for a reconstituted board and accelerated gold production ambitions.

Lotus Resources has achieved a key milestone at its Kayelekera Uranium Mine with the first high-grade ore delivered to the ROM pad, setting the stage for steady-state production targeted in early 2026. The company has also secured multiple sulphuric acid suppliers and is on track to commission its acid plant to ease supply constraints and reduce costs.

Hartshead Resources NL has entered a binding agreement for acquisition by ACAM GP Limited, offering shareholders a 133% premium and a clear exit from development risks. The scheme is set for implementation in early 2026, pending approvals.

Flynn Gold has successfully extended high-grade gold mineralisation across a 9km zone at its Golden Ridge Project in northeast Tasmania, with drilling confirming a large-scale gold system. Meanwhile, drilling at the nearby Mangana Project is underway, promising further updates in early 2026.

Capricorn Metals has secured the Yalgoo Project, significantly enlarging its Mt Gibson Gold Project tenure and setting the stage for new exploration in 2026.

CPP Investments and Goodman Group have launched a A$14 billion partnership to develop data centres across key European markets, marking CPP’s first foray into European digital infrastructure.

Infini Resources has confirmed high-grade uranium mineralisation at surface in its Reitenbach Lake project with a standout 1.90% U3O8 assay, advancing its exploration towards a maiden drill campaign planned for mid-2026.

Ariana Resources has reported encouraging initial assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, revealing significant extensions beyond the current resource envelope. The company plans further drilling in early 2026 to explore these promising zones and support feasibility studies.

VRX Silica Limited has announced a strategic leadership transition with Tony Swiericzuk appointed as CEO, succeeding Bruce Maluish who will step down in 2026 but remain on the board. This move positions VRX to advance its Arrowsmith North silica sand project towards production.

Cavalier Resources has signed a landmark Native Title Agreement with the Wangkatja Aboriginal Corporation, clearing a major hurdle for the Crawford Gold Project. Alongside this, an updated Pre-Feasibility Study confirms robust economics underpinning near-term production.

Lefroy Exploration has made a strong start at its Lucky Strike Gold Mine near Kalgoorlie, with pre-strip mining well underway and first ore haulage scheduled for early 2026. The company is fully funded and poised to begin toll milling in February, marking a significant step toward production.