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Forrestania Resources has secured a near 20% stake in OzAurum Resources, marking a strategic move to deepen its footprint in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields gold development scene.

Forrestania Resources Limited has made significant strides in its expansion strategy during Q2 2025/2026, marked by the acquisition of Kula Gold Ltd, a substantial capital raise, and multiple project acquisitions across Western Australia.

Ardea Resources has made disciplined progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, supported by renewed Major Project Status and full funding from a Japanese consortium. Completion is on track for mid-2026 amid robust resource updates and strategic partnerships.

Genmin Limited has completed a A$25.7 million placement, cleared its debt, and made significant strides in financing its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, including a strategic partnership with Chinese SOE SHICO.

Pacgold has completed its acquisition of the White Dam Gold Operation, initiating heap leach irrigation and a major drilling program to fast-track gold production and resource upgrades. Concurrently, promising exploration results at Alice River and St George projects underpin a robust growth outlook.

Encounter Resources has reported robust December quarter results, highlighting significant high-grade niobium and rare earth element discoveries at its Aileron Project, alongside promising copper anomalies in Western Australia’s Paterson Province. A $25 million placement aims to accelerate exploration and development.

Sun Silver Limited has reported a substantial 59 million ounce silver equivalent increase in its Maverick Springs mineral resource, now totalling 539Moz AgEq, alongside commencing U.S. OTCQX trading and appointing a strategic advisor to boost U.S. government engagement.

Middle Island Resources has completed a strategic acquisition in Serbia, backed by a $3.4 million capital raise, and reported promising high-grade drilling results at its Bobija Project, signalling a significant step forward in its exploration ambitions.

Noble Helium has successfully renegotiated key debt facilities and raised over $3.8 million in new funding, setting the stage for a pivotal drilling campaign in Tanzania’s North Rukwa helium project in 2026.

Thor Energy wraps up 2025 with strategic shifts towards natural hydrogen and helium exploration, divesting non-core assets while strengthening its copper-gold exposure in South Australia.

Lunnon Metals has secured unconditional status for its Ore Purchase Agreement with Gold Fields and approved mining at Lady Herial, backed by a robust feasibility study projecting strong cash flows. Exploration continues aggressively across its gold and nickel projects in Western Australia.

Metals Australia Limited has reported a significant expansion of its Lac Carheil graphite resource and advanced engineering designs for both upstream and downstream battery material projects in Quebec, alongside promising drilling results in Australia.