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Fortescue Ltd has announced a binding agreement to acquire the remaining 64% of Alta Copper, gaining full control of the Cañariaco Copper Project in Peru. The deal values Alta Copper at C$139 million and aligns with Fortescue’s expanding copper strategy.

Strickland Metals reports new diamond drilling results confirming extensive shallow copper-gold mineralisation at its Copper Canyon Deposit, reinforcing its strategic role within the Rogozna Project. The company plans a resource update next year amid ongoing drilling and strong funding.

Energy Resources of Australia has been granted a new rehabilitation authority to extend its environmental restoration work at the Ranger Project Area beyond January 2026.

Trek Metals has identified a significant high-grade manganese discovery at its Christmas Creek Project, supported by strong gravity anomalies indicating a large concealed mineralised system. Drill planning is underway to test these compelling targets.

Far East Gold has confirmed and extended high-grade gold mineralisation at its Sua prospect in Papua, Indonesia, with recent drill results revealing new bonanza-grade zones and promising resource potential.

Loyal Metals has intersected 60 metres of rich chalcocite copper mineralisation near the surface at its Highway Reward Project, confirming the presence of extensive copper-gold deposits and advancing exploration efforts with a third drill underway.

Green & Gold Minerals has reported compelling high-grade gold drill results from its Mt Wandoo prospect, significantly extending known mineralisation and uncovering new zones within the Chillagoe Gold Project.

Minerals 260 Limited has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its 4.5Moz Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia, highlighting significant resource growth potential beyond the recent estimate. The latest drilling results reinforce the project's robust mineralisation continuity and set the stage for an updated resource estimate in 2026.

Resolute Mining’s updated Definitive Feasibility Study for the Doropo Gold Project reveals a 55% increase in ore reserves, a longer mine life, and robust financial returns, positioning the project as a key growth driver.

Altitude Minerals has confirmed promising heavy mineral sands prospectivity at its Nilpinna Tenement in South Australia, with assays revealing heavy mineral grades as high as 12.5%. The discovery opens a new frontier for exploration in the Eromanga Basin.

Ballard Mining’s latest drilling at its Mt Ida Gold Project reveals promising high-grade gold mineralisation across multiple prospects, setting the stage for an aggressive resource expansion campaign in 2026.

AusQuest and South32 have extended their Strategic Alliance Agreement for two more years, securing continued funding and collaboration on Australian copper and zinc projects. South32 will fund exploration to advance projects to drill-ready status and can earn up to 80% interest through staged investments.