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Ballard Mining reports strong infill drilling results at its Baldock gold deposit, confirming and refining a high-grade resource and targeting a maiden reserve by mid-2026. The ongoing program highlights potential resource growth beyond current estimates.

Locksley Resources reports robust metallurgical testwork from its Mojave Project, confirming high antimony recoveries and concentrate grades that support a domestic US supply chain. The results align with US strategic priorities for critical mineral independence.

Estrella Resources has reported substantial high-grade supergene manganese intersections at its Ira Miri project in Timor-Leste, highlighting promising mineralisation near key infrastructure. Assay results are pending, but early visual estimates suggest significant resource potential.

Broken Hill Mines reports impressive high-grade silver, lead, zinc, gold, and copper intercepts from its FY26 drilling at Pinnacles Mine, setting the stage for a resource upgrade and potential mine restart.

Brightstar Resources has obtained key regulatory approvals for its Lord Byron open pit project, positioning the company to commence mining operations in the second half of 2026. This milestone advances Brightstar’s strategy to boost gold production from its Laverton Hub.

Infini Resources has broadened its exploration footprint in Saskatchewan by extending its Reynolds Lake field program to include promising new electromagnetic anomalies at the adjacent Reitenbach Lake Uranium Project. Early geophysical and geochemical results hint at potential shallow uranium mineralisation.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported sustained high-grade rare earth element recovery from its in-situ recovery trials at the Ema Project, with pregnant leach solution grades exceeding 5,700 ppm TREO and strong magnet rare earth oxide content.

Zenith Minerals has completed its 2025 deep diamond drilling program at the Red Mountain Gold Project in Queensland, with priority assay results pending that could redefine the project's potential. Meanwhile, the company expands its exploration footprint and prepares for a major drilling campaign at its Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project in Western Australia.

Vault Minerals projects steady gold production in FY26 with growth through FY28, driven by key plant upgrades and the anticipated restart of Sugar Zone operations. The company plans significant capital and exploration investments while preparing to fully unwind its hedge book.

Auric Mining is poised to kick off its first toll milling campaign at Black Cat’s Lakewood Mill in late October, aiming to generate initial gold revenue by November from its Munda Starter Pit.

Morella Corporation has identified 12 new high-priority lithium exploration targets at its Mallina project in Western Australia through a detailed ground gravity survey, setting the stage for further drilling and sampling.

Yandal Resources has confirmed a significant new gold discovery at its Arrakis Prospect, with recent drilling revealing substantial mineralisation in fresh rock over a 2.2km strike. The results highlight the potential scale of this emerging gold system within the Caladan target area.