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Capricorn Metals has gained crucial federal environmental approval for expanding its Mount Gibson Gold Project, clearing a key hurdle toward development commencement in late 2026.

Metals Australia’s prefeasibility study for its Lac Carheil Graphite Project in Quebec reveals a strong economic foundation with a pre-tax NPV of AUD 790.8 million and a 22% IRR, underpinning its potential as a significant future graphite supplier.

GoldArc Resources has completed the first phase of a 34,000m grade control drilling program at Mt Stirling, delivering consistent broad mineralisation and higher-grade zones that underpin updated mine models ahead of regulatory approval.

Develop Global has locked in a major A$70 million mining contract for its Pioneer Dome lithium project, setting the stage for first sales in the December quarter of 2026. Strong drilling results and a binding offtake deal with Trafigura underpin the project’s fast-tracked development and cashflow outlook.

Catalina Resources has kicked off a 1,500-sample soil sampling program at its Kirkalocka Gold Project, marking a key step towards drilling and potential resource expansion in Western Australia's Mid-West region.

Lefroy Exploration has launched a scoping study for its Mt Martin Gold Project, following an updated resource estimate of 460,000 ounces. The study, funded by a recent $3.6 million placement, aims to assess development options by September 2026 while mining operations at Lucky Strike prepare to resume.

Lunnon Metals has reported robust assay results from a 36-hole infill drill campaign at its Hustler gold deposit, underpinning an imminent Mineral Resource update and advancing permitting and mining optimisation activities.

West Coast Silver has kicked off a major geophysical survey at its Elizabeth Hill project, aiming to uncover repeats of its historically high-grade silver system along 4 kilometres of the Munni Munni Fault Zone.

IRIS Metals posted a $22.3 million loss for FY26, driven by major impairments on exploration assets and elevated share-based payments. The company pivots away from Edison and Tin Mountain projects, focusing on lithium-rubidium in South Dakota and tungsten in Montana.

Macarthur Minerals narrowed its loss to $1.82 million for FY26, bolstered by a major new investor and joint venture at its Lake Giles iron ore project in Western Australia.

DevEx Resources has finalised the acquisition of Alligator Energy’s uranium tenements in the Alligator Rivers Uranium Province, expanding its landholding to about 9,200 km² around the historic Nabarlek Mine.

Nimy Resources (ASX: NIM) responds to ASX query following a sharp share price fall, confirming pending assay results from recent sampling but no undisclosed information explaining the trading.