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Lightning Minerals has inked a binding deal to acquire Lotus Minerals, gaining advanced gold and copper projects in Queensland and New South Wales, with drilling set to commence within eight weeks. This strategic move diversifies its portfolio and taps into buoyant commodity markets.

Centaurus Metals has announced a maiden iron ore Exploration Target of 520-780 million tonnes grading 30-35% Fe at its Boi Novo Project in Brazil, alongside promising metallurgical testwork indicating high-grade concentrate potential.

Burley Minerals reports encouraging assay results from its maiden drilling at the Cane Bore South Target, confirming surface and near-surface iron mineralisation with high-grade intercepts. The company plans further exploration at larger adjoining targets in the Pilbara region.

Chilwa Minerals has announced a significant 85% increase in its Heavy Mineral Sands resource, now totaling 110 million tonnes at 4.03% total heavy minerals, with 71% classified as Indicated. This upgrade sets the stage for upcoming feasibility studies and further resource enhancements.

Strickland Metals has agreed to sell its Yandal Gold Project to Gateway Mining for A$45 million in equity, enabling a strategic pivot to its substantial Rogozna Project in Serbia. Shareholders will receive most of the Gateway shares through an in-specie distribution, maintaining exposure to Yandal’s future potential.

Gateway Mining Limited has agreed to acquire Strickland Metals’ Yandal Gold Project for $45 million in shares, adding a 400,400-ounce inferred gold resource to its portfolio. The deal, pending shareholder approvals, sets the stage for accelerated exploration and development in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Gateway Mining Limited has agreed to acquire Strickland Metals’ Yandal Gold Project for $45 million in shares, adding a 400,400-ounce inferred gold resource to its portfolio. The acquisition, pending shareholder approvals, positions Gateway for significant exploration and development in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Anson Resources has partnered with POSCO Holdings to develop a demonstration plant for Direct Lithium Extraction at the Green River Lithium Project, aiming to validate new technology and boost US lithium supply.

Strata Minerals has won a competitive $200,000 co-funded drilling grant from the WA Government to advance deep diamond drilling at its Penny South Gold Project, aiming to uncover high-grade gold mineralisation near Ramelius Resources’ Penny Mine.

Astute Metals NL has identified four promising drill targets at its Needles Gold-Silver Project in Nevada, revealing untapped potential beneath shallow historical drilling. The company plans to commence drilling in Q3 2025 following systematic soil and magnetic surveys.

Superior Resources advances its Steam Engine Gold Project with a pending updated Mineral Resource Estimate incorporating 2024 drilling results and plans for a 2025 drilling campaign targeting new gold lodes.

South Harz Potash Ltd has announced a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement issue to raise approximately A$1.28 million, offering one new share for every three held plus free options. The capital raise aims to fund its dual-asset growth plans in Germany amid ongoing project development and acquisition efforts.