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Battery Age Minerals has secured an exclusive evaluation licence with NTUitive to assess advanced germanium technologies, aligning its Austrian and US projects with downstream market specifications and sustainable processing goals.

SRJ Technologies has inked a new Service Level Agreement with Gecko Middle East Petroleum, potentially worth US$4.8 million, while advancing talks on further multi-year contracts in the Gulf region.

Heavy Minerals Limited has defined a substantial garnet exploration target at the Kanmantoo site in South Australia, estimating up to 50 million tonnes grading 17-25% garnet. The company is advancing metallurgical testing and funding discussions, positioning for a near-term investment decision.

QPM Energy has secured essential development and environmental approvals for its Isaac Power Station, paving the way for construction to begin pending final financing. The project aligns with Queensland’s ambitious energy transition goals.

Chilwa Minerals has reported a significant niobium discovery at its Mpyupyu Target in Malawi, revealing extensive mineralisation open at depth and supported by associated critical metals. The company plans expanded drilling and revised assay techniques to better define this promising new resource.

Podium Minerals has reported a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its Parks Reef project, achieving a 40% uplift in platinum group metal grades and strong recovery rates using a new concentrator flowsheet on high-grade hanging wall material.

TechGen Metals reports significant copper mineralisation intersected in recent drilling at its Mt Boggola Project, with assays for gold and silver eagerly awaited. The discovery highlights promising targets within a largely unexplored magnetic intrusion zone.

Lachlan Star Limited confirms significant high-grade gold mineralisation at its New Waverley Gold Project in Western Australia, with diamond drilling set to begin mid-March to expand on promising historical intercepts.

Redcastle Resources has received final assay results from its extensive grade control drilling at Redcastle Reef, confirming multiple thick, high-grade gold intercepts and reinforcing the deposit's geological model.

Nova Minerals has identified fresh high-grade gold anomalies at its RPM area within Alaska’s Estelle Project, setting the stage for a pivotal 2026 drilling campaign.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) reported a robust H1 FY26 with underlying EBITDA up 30.8%, raising full-year guidance despite a significant legal settlement cost. The company’s diversified portfolio and strong order book underpin its optimistic outlook.

Rox Resources has locked in A$350 million in debt facilities from a top-tier bank syndicate, fully funding the development of its Youanmi Gold Project in Western Australia. The company is poised to make its Final Investment Decision this quarter, moving closer to production.