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FMR Resources has initiated a significant 4,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Southern Porphyry target within the Llahuin Project JV in Chile, aiming to validate a large porphyry copper system. Assay results from the first drillhole are expected within weeks, marking a pivotal step in the company’s exploration journey.

Native Mineral Resources has identified 15 promising new gold exploration targets at its Blackjack Gold Mine in Queensland following a detailed drone magnetic survey, setting the stage for drilling in November 2025.

Mineral Resources Limited has priced a US$700 million senior unsecured notes offering at 7.000%, aiming to refinance its existing higher-cost debt due in 2027. The move signals a strategic effort to optimise its capital structure amid evolving market conditions.

Diablo Resources has wrapped up its maiden drilling at the Phoenix Copper Project in Utah, with assay results pending and plans underway for further exploration at the Fair Dinkum Prospect. The company is also eyeing expansion across the US critical minerals sector amid supportive government initiatives.

Sunshine Metals has completed nine diamond drill holes at its Sybil project’s Francis Creek prospect, intersecting multiple epithermal gold veins with encouraging geological textures. First assay results are expected in early October 2025, potentially shaping the future of this underexplored Queensland gold system.

Golden Horse Minerals has confirmed significant high-grade gold mineralisation at its Hopes Hill project in Western Australia, prompting an accelerated drilling program with four rigs now active. The latest diamond drilling results reinforce the potential for a substantial gold resource.

Australian Critical Minerals has completed its acquisition of Circuit Resources, securing a 25,600-hectare portfolio in Peru rich in precious and base metals, with multiple drill-ready projects poised for exploration.

Lunnon Metals reports robust high-grade gold assay results from its Lady Herial deposit, reinforcing confidence in its upcoming open pit development plans within the Kambalda Gold & Nickel Project.

Summit Minerals has significantly expanded the soil geochemical anomalism footprint at its Equador and Equador North projects in Brazil, unveiling new targets and confirming extensive artisanal workings. The findings reinforce the prospectivity for rare elements including niobium, tantalum, and lithium.

Duketon Mining has secured an option to acquire the Boodanoo Gold Project in Western Australia, featuring a significant historic gold soil anomaly that remains untested by drilling. The company plans to advance exploration rapidly over the next year.

Gold Road Resources shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the acquisition by Gold Fields’ Gruyere Holdings, moving the deal closer to completion pending court approval.

Triton Minerals has secured exploration license approval and will begin initial field works, including drilling, at its Aucu Gold-Copper Project in Mozambique starting October 2025. Early results are expected by December, setting the stage for further exploration next year.