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West Coast Silver Limited has initiated a 1,500-metre diamond drilling program beneath the historic Elizabeth Hill silver mine in Western Australia, aiming to test for high-grade silver extensions along the Munni Munni Fault. The program seeks to validate a structural model that could significantly expand the known mineralisation.

Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX: BGL) posted a strong March 2026 quarter with production of approximately 41,000 ounces of gold at increased grades, driving record underlying free cash flow of around $158 million. The company reduced forward gold sales commitments by 32,500 ounces, de-risking its balance sheet and increasing future exposure to spot gold prices.

AuMEGA Metals Limited has launched a prospectus for a dual-tranche capital raising totalling approximately C$23.7 million, subject to shareholder approval, aimed at advancing its exploration programs in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Meeka Metals’ March quarter gold production declined due to heavy rainfall impacting mining access, while processing throughput improved significantly. The company expects stable throughput in the near term and increased output as underground ore contributes more.

Vita Resources NL has temporarily halted its maiden drilling program at the Ninnis Gold Project due to Tropical Cyclone Narelle, completing 850 of 1,200 planned auger holes. The company expects drilling to resume later in April, pending weather and ground conditions, with assay results forthcoming.

Black Canyon Limited has reported encouraging beneficiation testwork results from its Wandanya manganese project, achieving manganese oxide concentrate grades exceeding 40% using simple density-based methods. The company has also commenced a 15,000m drilling program alongside environmental surveys, progressing the project towards scoping-level economic evaluation.

Rio Tinto Limited has updated its 2025 final dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of USD 2.54 per share payable on April 16, 2026, with detailed currency exchange rates and payment arrangements.

Kali Metals Limited (ASX:KM1) has finalised its Tranche 2 Placement, issuing 527,778 shares at A$0.18 each and raising approximately A$95,000 following shareholder approval.

Octava Minerals (ASX:OCT) has completed its acquisition of the Byro Critical Minerals Project in Western Australia, issuing over 8.5 million shares and 2 million performance rights to vendors, subject to escrow and milestone conditions.

Loyal Metals Ltd (ASX:LLM) has reported assay results from drillhole 25HRDD003 at its Highway Reward Copper-Gold Project in Queensland, confirming a large, continuous VHMS Copper-Gold-Silver system. The 179m intersection at 1.47% copper equivalent supports a bulk-style mining opportunity distinct from historical narrow-lens models.

Peninsula Energy has partially converted US$4.1 million of its convertible loan facility with Adare Finance, reducing its outstanding debt and issuing nearly 20 million shares at A$0.30 each. This transaction supports ongoing funding for the Lance Uranium Project restart and Reset Plan execution.

Reward Minerals Ltd (ASX:RWD) updates on its Newfoundland projects targeting high-grade gold and copper, highlighting multiple priority targets with no historic drilling and imminent maiden drilling planned for 2026.