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Capstone Copper has struck a strategic deal with Orion Resource Partners, unlocking up to $360 million for a 25% stake in its Santo Domingo and Sierra Norte projects, accelerating development in Chile’s Atacama region.

Kuniko Limited has secured new funding and is poised to commence drilling at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in New South Wales, targeting district-scale precious metals in a Tier-1 jurisdiction.

African Gold Limited reports strong initial drill results from its Blaffo Guetto zone within the Didievi Project, confirming consistent high-grade gold mineralisation and supporting resource expansion prospects.

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.