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LinQ Minerals has reported a major shallow gold and copper discovery 160 metres south of its Gidginbung open pit, revealing thicker and higher-grade mineralisation than previously expected. This breakthrough could significantly expand the resource potential of the Gilmore Project in New South Wales.

Lefroy Exploration has launched its inaugural toll milling campaign at the Lucky Strike Gold Mine, with first gold production expected by mid-February amid strong gold prices. The company is also advancing drilling to expand the mine’s footprint.

Rumble Resources has reported significant high-grade gold intercepts extending mineralisation at Western Queen South to over 500 metres down plunge, alongside strong early drilling results at Western Queen Central. These findings underpin an updated gold resource estimate planned for later this year.

Black Cat Syndicate’s latest drilling at Paulsens Gold Operation reveals significant high-grade gold intercepts outside current resource limits, prompting plans to accelerate exploration with a second rig.

Auric Mining has reported its initial gold outturn of 1,147 ounces from the Munda Starter Pit, marking a promising start to its 2026 production campaign with gold valued at over $8 million.

Golden Deeps Ltd has intersected strongly mineralised copper-zinc zones below high-grade gossans at its Graceland Prospect in Namibia, revealing promising ‘Tsumeb-type’ sulphide targets. New geophysical surveys have identified multiple chargeability anomalies, setting the stage for deeper drilling campaigns.

Yugo Metals has reported promising initial drilling results at its Kovacevac prospect, revealing high-grade polymetallic mineralisation that could underpin a resilient multi-commodity project.

Vita Resources NL has secured regulatory approval to launch its first-ever exploration drilling campaign at the promising Ninnis Gold Project in Western Australia’s Northern Goldfields.

Critical Resources Limited has successfully completed the first tranche of its capital raising, securing $1.605 million through a substantial share and option issuance. The company now awaits shareholder approval for the second tranche, which involves director participation.

Empire Resources has successfully raised A$5 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate exploration at its Yuinmery and Penny’s projects, with strong backing from existing and new investors.

Diablo Resources has secured a geophysical contractor to commence an induced polarisation survey at its high-priority Star Range Silver-Antimony Project, while maiden drilling at the Phoenix Copper Project confirms encouraging copper mineralisation.

New Age Exploration’s latest drill assays reveal a promising intrusion-related gold system at the Wagyu Gold Project, expanding the known mineralisation and validating its geological model.