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Leeuwin Metals Limited (ASX:LM1) has secured a transformative acquisition of the Marda Gold Project, significantly enhancing its portfolio with a high-grade gold asset in Western Australia. The company also announced a $3.25 million capital raising to fund extensive exploration across its Australian and Canadian projects.

Leeuwin Metals has secured A$3.25 million through a two-tranche placement, positioning the company to complete its transformative Marda Gold Project acquisition and ramp up exploration across Australia and Canada in 2025.

Leeuwin Metals has inked a binding deal to acquire the Marda Gold Project from Ramelius Resources, marking a strategic expansion into Western Australia's prolific goldfields. Alongside promising iron ore results from its West Pilbara project, Leeuwin is positioning itself as a diversified explorer with significant growth potential.

Bowen Coking Coal reported a strong December quarter with record coal sales and a 39% reduction in cash costs, underpinning a $29 million EBITDA despite softer coal prices.

Energy Resources of Australia Limited reported a substantial net cash outflow of $183.9 million in Q4 2024, driven by significant rehabilitation payments, while raising $766.5 million through equity to bolster its cash position.

Lucapa Diamond Company advances its position in the Lulo Kimberlite Joint Venture, increasing its stake to 51% while accelerating bulk sampling efforts to pinpoint diamond-rich kimberlite targets.

Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) reports a robust cash position following a $766 million entitlement offer, advancing rehabilitation at its Ranger Project while seeking to extend its operational authority beyond January 2026.

Fortescue Ltd has launched a recommended off-market takeover offer for Red Hawk Mining at $1.05 per share, with a potential increase to $1.20, representing a significant premium and a strategic pivot for Red Hawk shareholders.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has successfully produced premium ductile cast iron using its Micro80C graphite, positioning itself to capture a high-margin segment amid growing domestic demand.

Medallion Metals Limited has intersected multiple zones of semi-massive to massive sulphides at its Harbour View deposit, reinforcing confidence in the continuity of mineralisation at the Ravensthorpe Gold Project. Ongoing metallurgical testwork and drilling progress the company toward a Final Investment Decision in late 2025.

Cokal Limited has formalised a US$7 million coal prepayment and offtake facility with Cratus Group, marking a pivotal step in accelerating coal production and infrastructure development in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.

West Wits Mining has increased its Mineral Resource Estimate by 749,000 ounces following a new Prospecting Right grant and appointed Rudi Deysel as CEO while advancing project financing for the Qala Shallows Gold Project.