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Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) has awarded a $50 million surface mining contract to NRW Pty Ltd to restart open pit mining at the Grants deposit within its Finniss Lithium Operation, targeting ore production from May 2026 and spodumene concentrate shipments by December.

Patagonia Lithium Ltd (ASX:PL3) has announced positive exploration results from Well JAM 25-05 at its Formentera Lithium Project in Argentina, with core analysis revealing porosity values above regional averages and lithium assays ranging from 156ppm to 219ppm. These findings may support an expansion of the company’s Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE).

OD6 Metals has reported exceptional assay results from the Mammoth prospect within its Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, confirming high-grade fluorspar mineralisation up to 53.2% CaF2 and indicating potential for a broader mineralised system.

Pioneer Minerals has signed a non-binding MOU with Mineral Technologies USA to collaborate on tungsten beneficiation and gallium recovery at its Springfield Project in Idaho, aiming to support US critical mineral supply chains and progress towards potential near-term production.

Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX:FUN) has announced a conceptual exploration target of 180 to 240 million tonnes at 0.86 to 1.0% rutile grade for its Mkanda project in Malawi, with major drilling programs planned in 2026 to advance resource definition.

Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS) reported gold production of 38,093 ounces for the March 2026 quarter, maintaining FY26 guidance at the midpoint. The company progressed key projects including early Never Never ore delivery and completed A$110.2 million in share buybacks.

Lachlan Star Limited (ASX: LSA) has commenced its first diamond drilling program at the New Waverley Gold Project in Western Australia’s Norseman region, aiming to test high-grade gold mineralisation identified in historical pits and drill results.

Robex Resources Inc. has released its Q1 2026 production update, with Kiniero Gold Mine in Guinea producing 39,367 ounces of gold following commercial production commencement in February. The company’s cash and bullion holdings rose to US$255 million.

Native Mineral Resources has locked in a $4 million unsecured loan from a related party to finance exclusive mining rights at the Podosky Gold Project, avoiding equity dilution amid a tight funding window.

MLG Oz Ltd has announced three new and extended contracts with major mining companies, collectively expected to generate around $20 million in annual revenue. These include a five-year extension at Gruyere, a multi-site mobile crushing contract with Northern Star, and a civil construction project with Endurance Mining.

Orange Minerals NL has agreed to sell certain tenements of its Majestic Project in Western Australia to Auravelle Metals Limited, receiving $200,000 in Auravelle shares as consideration. This move aligns with Orange Minerals' strategy to focus on core assets like its Tepa gold project in Ghana.

Auravelle Metals Limited (ASX:AUV) has acquired nine new tenements adjacent to its Crown Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, WA, adding 20 km² to its landholding. Historical drilling on these tenements has identified gold anomalism with grades up to 1.78 g/t Au near surface.