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Yancoal's June quarter saw a 20% jump in attributable saleable coal production to 10.8 million tonnes, supported by rising realised coal prices and operational improvements. The company advances its strategic growth with the pending acquisition of an 80% stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine, while planning to close Ashton mine by early 2028.

AuKing Mining has rapidly advanced its Tundulu Rare Earths Project in Malawi, confirming extensive carbonatite mineralisation beyond historical targets and securing $8 million to fund an expanded drilling campaign including diamond drilling.

Podium Minerals has confirmed robust platinum group metals mineralisation extending to 500 metres depth at Parks Reef, reinforcing the project's scale and growth potential amid supportive market fundamentals.

Aldoro Resources has secured A$4.3 million through unsecured convertible notes, providing funding to accelerate development at its Kameelburg Critical Minerals Project and exploring a potential Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing.

Jade Gas has inked a non-binding deal with a Chinese consortium to fund the first phase of its Red Lake CBM project in Mongolia, unlocking a potential game-changer for regional energy supply.

Venari Minerals has raised an oversubscribed $6.1 million to fund key development stages at its Red Mountain Lithium and Strategic Minerals Project in Nevada, including resource upgrades and a scoping study targeted for early 2027.

Critical Minerals Group’s Pre-Feasibility Study for its Lindfield Vanadium Project delivers a robust $821 million pre-tax NPV and 26.6% IRR, setting the stage for a Definitive Feasibility Study and potential final investment decision in 2027.

WT Financial Group's FY2026 indicative results reveal a 22% rise in EBITDA to $8.4 million and a 20% increase in net profit before tax, driven by scalable adviser network efficiencies and strategic investments.

Maronan Metals bolsters its financial and technical position with a $22 million strategic investment from Kinterra Capital, accelerating infill drilling that confirms high-grade silver-lead and copper-gold mineralisation at the Maronan Project.

Activeport signs GOIP Globalnet to its Global Edge network, marking the third international carrier deal in a week and reinforcing its strategy for recurring revenue growth.

Arika Resources has launched a significant +20,000m drilling campaign at its Kookynie Gold Project, following surface rock chip assays hitting up to 109g/t gold and confirming new high-grade targets.

Resources & Energy Group Limited (ASX:REZ) has formalised a joint venture with Rembrandt Mining to commence gold production at its Maranoa deposit, with Rembrandt funding all capital expenditure and REZ retaining full ownership and legal operator status.

Argent Minerals has upgraded its Kempfield silver resource to 142.8 million ounces silver equivalent, reinforcing the project’s scale and quality amid ongoing 2026 drilling campaigns targeting resource expansion and early production pathways.

GBM Resources has reported significant extensions and grade improvements at its Twin Hills Gold Project, with Stage 2 drilling revealing mineralisation beyond the existing 1.0Moz resource and identifying over 20 new exploration targets.

Coast Entertainment has unlocked a major milestone with Queensland Government approval for its Coomera landholding development, while reporting robust FY26 trading with double-digit growth in ticket sales and revenue.

WAM Income Maximiser has posted a 19.2% investment portfolio gain for the year ended June 2026, outperforming its benchmark by 13.4% with notably lower volatility, while increasing fully franked dividends to an annualised yield of 6.9%.

Botala Energy’s Pitse Pilot well 3.5B in Botswana has successfully completed hydraulic stimulation and entered commercial production testing, marking a critical step toward establishing gas flow rates above 70 GJ/day.

Hydrix has landed a A$3.4 million contract with US-based Remedy Robotics to develop safety-critical software and embedded electronics for the N1 robotic system, marking a major step in its medical robotics ambitions.

Imricor Medical Systems has submitted its final 510(k) devices to the FDA, marking a major step towards commercialising its MRI-guided cardiac catheterisation platform in the US.

AnteoTech has secured independent validation for its Ultranode™ 95 silicon anode in commercial drone battery cells, launched a new battery additive, and strengthened its cash position with a A$10 million capital raise.

Minbos Resources has secured A$4 million in a discounted placement to fund key milestones at its Cabinda Phosphate Project, including mining commencement and plant construction progress.

Recharge Metals has expanded its gold exploration footprint near Leonora, Western Australia, by acquiring the Ironstone Well Project, increasing the Prospero Trend strike length by 50%. The company raised nearly $6 million to fund an aggressive 30,000m drilling campaign at Sunset Well and other exploration activities.

Pilbara Gold is pushing ahead with a major 50,000m drilling campaign at its 2.1Moz Mt York Gold Project, targeting resource expansion at depth and along strike. Meanwhile, drilling has resumed at the Roe Hills Project after an eight-year break, aiming to define a maiden resource.

Dr Andrew Forrest's investment vehicle has acquired a significant 16.8% stake in EQ Resources from Oaktree, marking a shift from financial to strategic ownership in the leading western tungsten producer.