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Barton Gold’s preliminary gravity test at its Tolmer Silver prospect produced a concentrate grading above 100,000 g/t silver, prompting an expedited follow-up drilling campaign to explore extensions and confirm metallurgical potential.

Solis Minerals has deployed its Brazilian exploration team to advance drilling preparations at the Mandacaru and Campo Grande lithium prospects, leveraging extensive Rio Tinto data and aiming for initial diamond drilling in June 2026.

Magellan Asset Management is shifting its flagship MGOC ETF to a new systematic equity strategy managed by Vinva Investment Management, slashing fees and eliminating performance charges.

Great Boulder Resources has raised $40 million through a two-tranche placement to fund its acquisition of Westgold’s Peak Hill Gold Project, positioning the company for an aggressive drilling campaign and a pathway to capital light production.

Magellan Financial Group is handing over management of its $5.3 billion global equities funds to Vinva, adopting a new systematic strategy and slashing fees to boost client value.

Dalaroo Metals has secured A$1.75 million via a strategic placement to advance maiden drilling at its Bondoukou Gold Project and expand rare earth exploration at its Blue Lagoon project in Greenland.

NRW Holdings has reaffirmed its FY26 guidance with revenue expected between $4.1 billion and $4.2 billion and underlying EBITA of $275 million to $285 million, supported by a robust $7.5 billion order book and strategic acquisitions in energy transition and digital innovation.

Tennant Minerals has raised $2.8 million to accelerate drilling and development at its high-grade Bluebird discovery in the Tennant Creek region, aiming to more than double the mineralised footprint and advance processing studies.

Catalyst Metals has finished mining the Trident open pit at its Plutonic Gold Belt project, enabling underground development expected to produce about 60,000 ounces annually from 2027. This milestone supports Catalyst's strategy to double gold output by developing multiple underground mines feeding a central processing plant.

Mont Royal Resources reveals one of the largest fluorspar deposits globally at its Ashram Project, supported by historical test work showing high-grade acid-spar concentrate potential and shifting global supply dynamics.

Southern Cross Gold has awarded PYBAR Mining Services the contract to build an underground exploration decline at its Sunday Creek project, enabling a near doubling of drilling rigs and positioning the project as a global pre-development drill-out leader.

Resource Minerals International Ltd (ASX:RMI) has raised $3.5 million through a share placement to fund upcoming drilling programs in Tanzania and Saudi Arabia, targeting copper-gold and precious metals.

Dexus has partnered with Boral to develop a massive 2.5 million square metre logistics precinct in Melbourne’s west, aiming to create Australasia’s largest institutionally held industrial hub.

NH3 Clean Energy’s WAH2 Clean Ammonia Project has been granted Federal Major Project Status, accelerating government approvals and supporting a Final Investment Decision by end 2026.

Kuniko Limited has uncovered extraordinary high-grade silver and gold mineralisation at Silica Hill, extending the known system beyond previous limits and setting the stage for a major Phase 2 drill campaign.

Cannindah Resources has uncovered a significant new high-grade Southern Shoot at its Cannindah Breccia copper-gold deposit, expanding the known mineralised system well beyond current resource boundaries and offering fresh exploration upside.

Regis Resources Ltd (ASX:RRL) and Vault Minerals Ltd (ASX:VAU) have agreed to merge via a scheme of arrangement, forming a new senior gold producer with over 700,000 ounces annual production and a market cap near A$10.7 billion.

Regis Resources and Vault Minerals have agreed to merge, creating Australia's third-largest ASX-listed gold producer with over 700,000 ounces annual output and a diversified asset base.

Belararox has secured A$4 million from three strategic investors to fund ongoing exploration at its TMT Project in Argentina and the Kalahari Copper Project in Botswana. The capital raise includes a two-tranche placement and free attaching options, reinforcing the company’s financial position ahead of key drilling programs.

NEXTDC has locked in A$1.8 billion in new senior debt commitments, lifting its total senior debt capacity to A$8.2 billion and pro forma liquidity to about A$8.4 billion. The fresh capital will underpin ongoing data centre development and recent contract wins, with financial close targeted for July 2026.

PMET Resources has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with federal acceptance of its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium-tantalum-caesium project, while pushing forward updated feasibility studies and a critical power application.

Ampol Limited showcased resilience in 2025 with strong refining margins supported by government payments and robust retail growth, while awaiting ACCC approval for its EG Australia acquisition promising significant synergies.

Canadian Phosphate (ASX: CP8) has locked in a five-year exploration permit for its Wapiti Phosphate Project in British Columbia, setting the stage for immediate drilling and a refreshed JORC resource estimate by late 2026.

The Lottery Corporation has locked in a 40-year extension of its Victorian Public Lottery Licence to 2068, paying a $1.145 billion upfront premium funded by debt and revising its dividend policy to distribute 80-100% of NPATA from FY27.