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PMET Resources has identified a promising pathway to refine spodumene concentrate into battery-grade lithium carbonate directly at its Shaakichiuwaanaan site in Quebec, using Primero’s ALi® atmospheric leach process. Bench-scale tests produced 99.8% pure lithium carbonate, suggesting potential logistics and carbon footprint advantages.

Strickland Metals has reported a significant leap in gold recovery rates at its Gradina Deposit, achieving an average 94.3% recovery and higher gold concentrate grades, marking a key milestone ahead of its Rogozna Project Pre-Feasibility Study.

Nordic Resources has punched a new high-grade gold assay record at its Kopsa project in Finland, confirming a significant northern extension to the deposit. Early 2026 drilling reveals grades far surpassing previous intersections, setting the stage for a resource update later this year.

Catalina Resources has validated significant historical gold mineralisation across its newly acquired Mid-West portfolio in Western Australia, bolstering its position near key regional mining infrastructure and preparing for maiden drilling campaigns.

Theta Gold Mines has issued US$90 million in senior secured bonds, securing crucial funding held in escrow to progress its TGME Gold Project in South Africa, aiming for first gold production in early 2027.

Tesoro Gold’s latest infill drilling at the Ternera deposit confirms strong continuity and grade, setting the stage for a maiden Ore Reserve. The company now pivots to a 12,000m discovery campaign along its extensive El Zorro gold corridor in Chile.

White Cliff Minerals has kicked off diamond drilling at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, targeting extensions of a 1.7km high-grade sediment-hosted copper system identified in 2025. The 2026 campaign aims to test deeper and strike extensions guided by geophysical surveys, underpinning the project's district-scale potential.

IperionX has acquired Covia’s Camden mineral assets adjacent to its Titan Project, consolidating a key U.S. critical minerals province and enhancing its supply chain for heavy rare earths and titanium.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited produced nearly 398 ounces of gold doré in its latest Blackjack smelt, with mining and processing activities progressing on schedule and larger campaigns expected next month.

Power Minerals has kicked off its first diamond drilling campaign at the Morro do Ferro Rare Earths Project in Brazil, aiming to expand high-grade rare earth mineralisation and underpin future resource estimates.

Minerals 260 has kicked off early construction at its 4.5Moz Bullabulling Gold Project, aiming for plant construction in early 2027 and first gold output by late 2028. Key initiatives include a $59.1 million village contract, water infrastructure development, and extensive grade control drilling.

Gold Mountain Limited has reported additional high-grade rare earth mineralisation at its Ayrton Senna Prospect within the Down Under Project in Brazil, with assay results highlighting shallow mineralisation open at depth and strong magnet rare earth oxide ratios.