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Kuniko Limited has commenced fieldwork at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in New South Wales, targeting high-grade precious metals within the prolific Lachlan Fold Belt. The company aims to validate historical resource estimates and advance exploration alongside its battery metals portfolio in Europe.

Aguia Resources has locked in a R$6 million (A$1.7 million) bank loan to advance its Tres Estradas phosphate mine in Brazil, aiming for over 160,000 tonnes annual production by 2027. Initial sales agreements and a strong market backdrop set the stage for a potentially lucrative operation.

Golden Mile Resources is advancing exploration at its Aurora Gold Prospect in Arizona, launching detailed geological mapping and soil sampling to refine high-grade gold targets ahead of maiden drilling.

Chariot Corporation confirms extensive lithium-bearing pegmatites at its Nigerian Fonlo and Iganna projects, setting the stage for small-scale mechanized mining and systematic exploration in 2026. Assay results and acquisition completion remain key near-term milestones.

Catalina Resources has received all assay results from its September 2025 drilling at the Halo Gold Project, confirming extended gold mineralisation along strike and at depth, including standout high-grade intersections.

DeSoto Resources has secured A$14 million to advance drilling programs in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin and Australia’s Northern Territory, backed by a strategic JV with Fortuna Mining Corp. Historic high-grade gold intercepts and a strong cash position set the stage for a pivotal exploration phase.

Austral Gold has resumed commercial production at its Casposo Mine in Argentina after completing a significant plant refurbishment, aiming to boost its output alongside operations in Chile.

Austral Gold Limited has released an updated Mineral Resource and Reserve estimate for its Casposo Mine in Argentina, underpinning plans to restart production with strong economic fundamentals. The report highlights a 74-month mine life and a compelling after-tax NPV of US$72.7 million.

Litchfield Minerals reports a significant copper-zinc sulphide intersection exceeding 100 metres at its Oonagalabi Project, while clarifying and withdrawing previous copper equivalent guidance pending metallurgical validation.

Benz Mining Corp. reports a landmark 79-metre intercept grading 4.4 grams per tonne gold at its Zone 126 prospect, marking the thickest high-grade hit to date at the Glenburgh Gold Project. The company is accelerating drilling and aligning management incentives with ambitious resource growth targets.

Brightstar Resources has reported a remarkable 91% increase in gold production at its Laverton underground mines for the September quarter, setting a new company record. The ramp-up at the Fish mine and ongoing exploration efforts signal strong growth potential.

Patagonia Lithium prepares to drill a key lithium well in Argentina while advancing rare earth exploration in Brazil, backed by recent funding and promising early results.