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Capstone Copper has resolved a significant labour dispute at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, ratifying a new three-year agreement that ends a strike and sets the stage for a return to full operations.

DPM Metals has extended the life of its Chelopech mine in Bulgaria to 2036, supported by a 42% increase in mineral reserves and promising new discoveries. The updated life of mine plan forecasts sustained production of around 160,000 gold equivalent ounces annually.

Lightning Minerals announces the resignation of CEO Alex Biggs, who will remain in his role during the search for a successor as the company advances its Mt Turner Gold Project.

Cannindah Resources has announced a two-tranche placement raising approximately $15 million and a concurrent Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders the chance to invest up to $30,000 at a discounted price. The funds will support drilling and exploration at the Mt Cannindah Copper-Gold Project.

Estrella Resources has ramped up extraction at its Ira Miri manganese project in Timor-Leste, targeting a significant 30,000 tonne market sample as it advances towards commercial production.

Rumble Resources has completed its full acquisition of the Thunderstorm Gold Project in Western Australia, consolidating control over promising high-grade gold prospects at Gazelle and Pion. A major drilling campaign is set to follow after heritage clearances in early 2026.

Marquee Resources Limited is advancing its early-stage gold exploration at Mt Clement, Western Australia, highlighted by standout rock-chip results at the Black Adder prospect. The company plans a focused, low-cost program in 2026 to validate targets and progress towards drilling.

Aguia Resources reports a significant jump in gold recovery rates at its Santa Barbara project, with production gains achieved despite processing lower grade ore. The company aims to further enhance output through selective mining and mechanisation upgrades.

Anson Resources has intersected lithium-rich brines at the Mt Fuel-Skyline Geyser well in Utah, advancing plans to upgrade its JORC resource at the Green River Lithium Project.

Lotus Resources has completed a A$76 million placement to bolster its financial position as it accelerates uranium production at the Kayelekera Mine, aiming for steady state output and first shipments in Q2 2026.

Kali Metals has raised $7 million through a share placement to fund further exploration at its promising Marble Bar Gold Project and lithium assets in Higginsville. The capital injection underscores investor confidence in the company’s growth strategy.

Rapid Critical Metals has reported additional bonanza-grade silver intercepts from its latest drilling at the Webbs Silver Project, reinforcing the presence of multiple high-grade mineralised structures and promising exploration upside.