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Helix Resources highlights unresolved legal and procedural issues in the Gold Basin-CANEX arrangement despite shareholder approval, underscoring ongoing court scrutiny and contested joint venture validity.

Hartshead Resources held a pivotal scheme meeting on 8 June 2026 to approve ACAM GP Limited’s acquisition offer, featuring a 133% premium and unanimous board support. The outcome now hinges on final court approval.

Lac Gold has completed its acquisition of the historic Golden Patricia Gold Mine in Ontario, gaining full ownership of a prolific high-grade gold corridor and setting the stage for district-scale exploration.

Maritana Minerals has increased the processing capacity of its Black Swan Processing Hub to 2.5 million tonnes per annum, with construction set to begin mid-2026 and first production expected in the second half of 2027.

Advance Metals Limited’s first diamond drill hole at the Gavilanes Project in Mexico has intersected a substantial high-grade silver zone, reinforcing plans for a JORC resource upgrade later in 2026 amid ongoing drilling.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (BRE) is demerging its Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project into Alurion Resources, with eligible shareholders receiving in-specie shares and access to a $30-50 million IPO.

Burley Minerals has closed its Share Purchase Plan (SPP) after receiving applications beyond the $300,000 target, following a recent $700,000 placement. The company may scale back or accept all applications at its discretion, with shares expected to be issued on 12 June 2026.

Auric Mining’s Munda Gold Deposit resource estimate has surged 32% to 4.20 million tonnes at 1.43 g/t gold, driven by higher-grade grade control drilling and stronger-than-expected production from the Starter Pit.

Ozz Resources aims to raise up to AUD 5 million through a public offer to fund the acquisition of Sulphide Minerals and exploration of the Bedaburra Project, pending ASX re-admission and shareholder approval.

South32 advances its stake in Hammer Metals’ Isa Valley project with a A$3 million exploration commitment, while Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania signals withdrawal from the Bullrush joint venture.

Legacy Minerals has kicked off an 885m drilling campaign at McMahons Reef within its Harden Gold Project, funded by Hill Tops Gold under a joint venture. Meanwhile, Rio Tinto Exploration has withdrawn from the Thomson Project, returning 100% ownership to Legacy Minerals.

North Stawell Minerals has launched a 600-800 metre diamond drilling program at its Darlington Project, aiming to extend previously identified high-grade gold zones that echo historic Victorian gold trends.