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Tolu Minerals has raised A$27.25 million through a placement to fund extensive exploration and refurbish its Tolukuma Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, signaling a strategic push towards early gold production.

Alligator Energy Limited has made significant strides in its uranium exploration and development projects, securing critical regulatory approvals and advancing field operations while maintaining a robust cash position. The company’s strategic investments and ongoing drilling programs position it well amid a strengthening uranium market.

Askari Metals has raised $750,000 through a placement to advance its tin, tantalum, and gold projects in Namibia and Ethiopia, positioning itself for growth in African mineral exploration.

Askari Metals has acquired 100% ownership of Rift Valley Metals, gaining a highly prospective 460 km² gold project portfolio in Ethiopia’s underexplored Adola Greenstone Belt. This move positions the company at the forefront of exploration in a prolific gold region with significant discovery potential.

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) advances its integrated vanadium flow battery strategy targeting commercial energy storage solutions by 2026, alongside key project and executive developments.

Boab Metals has inked a A$10 million deal to acquire the DeGrussa Processing Plant from Sandfire Resources, significantly derisking and reducing upfront capital costs for its Sorby Hills Project. Completion hinges on a final investment decision expected in the second half of 2025.

Perpetual Resources has raised $500,000 through a strongly supported placement to fund its maiden lithium drilling campaign at the Igrejinha Project in Brazil, following high-grade assay results that have boosted investor confidence.

Perpetual Resources has completed a transformational acquisition of three lithium projects in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming high-grade spodumene mineralisation and advancing drilling plans for Q2 2025. Metallurgical tests at its Raptor Rare Earth Project show strong recoveries of critical magnet rare earth elements.

Lucapa Diamond Company Limited reported a robust Q1 2025 with a 74% increase in diamond grade at Lulo and a 36% revenue rise, while advancing its stake in the Lulo JV to 51%. Exploration at Merlin in Australia revealed significant new targets, setting the stage for further growth.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has successfully raised $3.6 million through a fully subscribed rights issue, backed strongly by existing shareholders and directors. The capital injection positions AR3 to advance uranium exploration and rare earth development amid favorable geopolitical shifts.

QMines Limited reports a 42% increase in Indicated resources at Develin Creek following maiden drilling, completes a $4 million capital raise, and moves to acquire the Mount Mackenzie gold-silver project, signaling a strategic expansion in Queensland.

Western Mines Group has reported a landmark Mineral Resource Estimate for its Mulga Tank project, defining the largest nickel sulphide deposit in Australia with over 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. The resource remains open for expansion, supported by ongoing metallurgical testing and government-backed drilling funding.