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Native Mineral Resources has kicked off 2026 with a record 1,475 oz gold pour at its Blackjack Gold Operations, signalling strong momentum and operational progress in Queensland.

Osmond Resources has reported exceptional initial drilling results from its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, advancing towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study in 2026. A recent $6.6 million placement boosts the company’s cash position to over $8.5 million, underpinning further development.

Cobre Limited has secured $5.5 million in strategic placements to advance copper exploration and development in Botswana, highlighted by encouraging drilling results at the Cosmos Target and new seismic surveys funded by BHP.

Rapid Critical Metals has completed the acquisition of the Webbs Consol Silver Project and discovered a new parallel silver lode at its Webbs Silver Project, positioning the company for significant growth in 2026.

AIC Mines maintained steady copper and gold production at its Eloise mine, generating robust cash flow despite weather disruptions, while progressing its plant expansion and exploration programs.

Lotus Resources has made significant progress resolving sulphuric acid supply issues critical to ramping up production at its Kayelekera Uranium Mine, though full steady-state output is now expected in the second quarter of 2026.

Kali Metals has reported promising shallow gold intercepts from its maiden drilling at the Marble Bar Gold Project, confirming a 3km strike of mineralisation. The company is now planning an extensive Phase II program to expand and define this emerging gold system.

Pinnacle Minerals has advanced its strategic pivot to North American critical minerals exploration, initiating fieldwork across multiple US projects and securing a strong cash position of approximately A$2.8 million.

Sierra Nevada Gold has been awarded the As Safra Copper-Gold Project in Saudi Arabia, marking a strategic expansion into a promising mineral province. With historic high-grade results and drilling planned for April 2026, the project could be transformative for the company.

Great Divide Mining has resolved a key joint venture dispute to move towards 100% ownership of the Challenger Gold Mine, while progressing promising exploration results and joint ventures across its Queensland and New South Wales projects.

Nico Resources has progressed key development activities at its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project, preparing for an infill drilling campaign as nickel and cobalt prices rally on Indonesian supply policy shifts.

Rumble Resources reports multiple high-grade gold and tungsten intercepts from its Western Queen project, advancing underground mine development with strong economic indicators and ongoing permitting progress.