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Helix Resources has formalised a joint venture to earn up to 40% of the Gold Basin oxide gold project in Arizona, marking a significant expansion into a prolific US gold district. The agreement sets clear milestones for exploration and resource updates over the next two years.

Kina Securities Limited has launched its inaugural unsecured subordinated bond issue worth PGK 235 million, offering a fixed 7.55% coupon over 10 years, marking a significant step in Papua New Guinea's capital markets.

Arovella Therapeutics has secured TGA confirmation to advance its Phase 1 trial of ALA-101 in Australia via the efficient Clinical Trial Notification pathway, following FDA clearance in the US.

Saturn Metals has reported compelling high-grade gold assay results from its Titan Zone at Apollo Hill, reinforcing the potential of the Iris Footwall structure. These results pave the way for a resource update and feasibility study progress.

Bass Oil Limited has raised $3 million through a well-supported share placement to fund key projects including the Vanessa gas field acquisition and Indonesian oil drilling, positioning itself for a 2026 entry into the East Coast Gas Market.

Image Resources NL is set to record significant non-cash impairments totalling around A$61 million in its 2025 financial results, reflecting challenges from weaker mineral sands prices and a stronger Australian dollar.

TMK Energy has achieved a new record gas production rate at its Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas Project in Mongolia, with well LF-07 driving a rapid acceleration that signals approaching commercial viability.

BlinkLab has completed onboarding its tenth and final clinical site for its pivotal FDA 510(k) trial of an AI-powered autism diagnostic aid, setting the stage for patient enrolment to begin this month.

Centaurus Metals has locked in a binding five-year offtake agreement with global giant Glencore for a third of its Jaguar Nickel Project’s output, marking a pivotal step towards commercial production in Brazil.

Eden Innovations reports a robust 65% increase in US OptiBlend revenue for FY2026 to date, driven by rising demand from data centres seeking cost-effective, lower-emission backup power solutions.

EcoGraf Limited has signed a non-binding MoU with Taiwan’s Long Time Technology to develop HFfree® purification facilities and expand battery anode operations across South East Asia and Taiwan, aiming to tap into Tier-1 OEM supply chains.

Toubani Resources has officially commenced construction at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, marking a pivotal step towards first gold production targeted for late 2027.

Catalina Resources has secured a significant silver portfolio in Western Australia by acquiring Spinifex Silver Pty Ltd, adding a district-scale opportunity alongside its existing gold and copper assets.

Culpeo Minerals has restructured its payment schedule for the Lana Corina copper-molybdenum project, easing near-term cash demands while maintaining its path to majority ownership. Progress on community access agreements signals a return to drilling activities in early Q2 2026.

Forrestania Resources has begun mining and delivering ore to Westgold’s Higginsville hub, marking its official transition from explorer to gold producer. The company is also refurbishing its own Lake Johnston facility to establish independent processing capabilities.

Carnaby Resources has released a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve for its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project, outlining a 12-year mine life with strong financial metrics and a near-term production target.

Aruma Resources has revealed promising soil sampling results from its Saltwater Project in Western Australia, highlighting a significant polymetallic and gold-bearing system with new priority targets. These findings set the stage for advanced exploration activities in 2026.

Ovanti Limited is reshaping its future with a strategic shift from its BNPL roots to a global financial Super App, exiting legacy US operations to focus on innovation and international expansion.

Golden Horse Minerals has confirmed free-milling gold mineralisation at its Hopes Hill deposit through an independent petrographic study, supporting promising metallurgical recoveries. The company is advancing a substantial drilling campaign and preparing feasibility studies to optimise processing.

Lynas Rare Earths has inked a binding Letter of Intent with the US Department of War to supply critical rare earth oxides over four years, backed by a US$96 million government allocation and a US$110/kg floor price for NdPr oxide.

Barton Gold Holdings has launched Phase 2 drilling at its Tunkillia Gold Project, aiming to upgrade resources and fast-track a mining lease application by year-end. The project’s strong economics and rising gold and silver prices underpin an optimistic development outlook.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has reported record-breaking high-grade gold and antimony intersections from its Sunday Creek project in Victoria, revealing a consistent and expanding mineral system at shallow depths.

ABx Group has announced a breakthrough with its second mixed rare earth carbonate sample from Tasmania’s Deep Leads deposit, boasting higher heavy rare earth content and fewer impurities. This advancement enhances project flexibility and strengthens ABx’s position in the competitive rare earths market.

OD6 Metals has significantly expanded its claim holdings around the Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, securing promising new exploration targets including the large Dresser epithermal alteration zone. This move strengthens its position in a critical mineral district vital to US supply chains.