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Celsius Resources has appointed Grant Samuel as financial adviser to finalise funding for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog copper-gold project in the Philippines, signalling strong international interest and a critical phase ahead.

QGold Pty Ltd has raised its takeover offer for Venus Metals Corporation shares to $0.21 and extended the offer period to 30 January 2026, signalling a firm final bid in the ongoing acquisition attempt.

Energy Transition Minerals (ETM) has appointed Ballard Partners as strategic advisors in the US, reinforcing its plan to list on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange and deepen its engagement with American stakeholders.

Auravelle Metals has reported significant high-grade gold intersections at its Sheoak Prospect in South Australia, with mineralisation extending over 600 metres and remaining open. The company plans multiple follow-up drilling programs in 2026 to expand these promising results.

Patagonia Lithium has entered a strategic partnership with Ameerex Corporation, aiming to bolster investment and development in its Formentera lithium project and Brazilian rare earth ventures.

QGold Pty Ltd has increased its all-cash takeover offer for Venus Metals Corporation shares from 17 to 21 cents and extended the offer period to 30 January 2026, signalling renewed intent to secure full ownership.

Iltani Resources reports exceptional silver-indium assay results from its Orient Project’s Link Zone in Queensland, confirming potential to connect key mineral resources. Backed by a fresh $8 million investment, the company plans an aggressive drilling program to expand and upgrade its resource base in 2026.

Impact Minerals reports significant advances in membrane technology integration and potash by-product recovery at its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, revealing a promising new large-scale potash opportunity.

Rio Tinto and Glencore have entered preliminary talks about a possible all-share merger via a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement, though no firm offer has been made. The mining giants have until early February to decide on progressing the deal.

WA1 Resources has reported exceptional high-grade niobium drill results from its Luni Niobium Project, extending mineralisation and setting the stage for an updated resource estimate in 2026.

Lunnon Metals has reported significant gold intercepts at its Paringa West prospect, confirming a promising new geological structure within the prolific St Ives gold camp. The results bolster the company’s exploration ambitions in Western Australia’s renowned Foster-Baker Project.

Eastern Metals Limited will have its trading suspension lifted on 9 January 2026, marking its return to the ASX after meeting key listing requirements.