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Sentinel Metals has reached a pivotal regulatory milestone as its Columbia Gold-Silver Project’s exploration amendment enters the public comment phase, paving the way for maiden drilling expected in April 2026.

Felix Gold has secured a bulk sampling permit to extract 1,600 tons of high-grade antimony ore from its Treasure Creek project in Alaska, marking a pivotal step towards near-term production. The permit supports multiple production pathways, including toll treatment in 2026 and a dedicated smelter by 2027.

Minerals 260 secures Foreign Investment Review Board approval, enabling Franco-Nevada to complete a $220 million funding package that accelerates development of the Bullabulling Gold Project.

LCL Resources has secured a transformative farm-in deal with Rio Tinto, which could see the mining giant earn up to an 80% stake in the promising Ono Project through substantial exploration funding and milestone payments.

Arcadia Minerals reports the expiry of its exclusivity period with Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services for the Swanson Tantalum Project, as Xinhai continues its review focusing on mining cost clarifications before advancing negotiations.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project has been formally recognised in the Japan–US Critical Minerals Joint Fact Sheet, highlighting its strategic role in securing nickel and cobalt supply chains. This inclusion underscores growing international cooperation and significant funding commitments for the project’s development.

Kalamazoo Resources reports strong initial assay results from its Phase 1 drilling at Ashburton, confirming significant gold mineralisation beyond the existing 1.44Moz resource. The findings validate geological models and set the stage for further resource growth.

Dundas Minerals has launched a reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Rockland Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, aiming to extend a high-grade gold discovery along strike and at depth. The program also sets the stage for further exploration at nearby Baden-Powell.

Olympio Metals has reported a spectacular bonanza-grade gold intercept from its Phase 2 drilling at the Bousquet Gold Project in Quebec, marking the best drill result to date and reinforcing confidence in the project’s mineralisation model.

Pantera Minerals spotlights the launch of EnergyX’s Lonestar lithium demonstration plant in Texas, marking a key step towards a 50,000 tonne per annum lithium production target in the US.

St Barbara Limited is on track to complete key transactions with Lingbao Gold Group and Kumul Mineral Holdings, unlocking A$370 million in cash and advancing the New Simberi Gold Project.

Lindian Resources has operationalised its Tipume Accommodation Camp at the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, enabling workforce expansion and accelerating construction towards first production in late 2026.