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Scorpion Minerals has expanded its footprint in the Murchison Gold Province through a strategic farm-in and joint venture agreement with E79 Gold Mines, aiming to earn a 70% stake in the Jungar Flats Gold Project. Supported by a $1.5 million placement, the company is poised to commence drilling on high-grade targets imminently.

E79 Gold Mines has entered a strategic earn-in and joint venture agreement with Scorpion Minerals over the Jungar Flats Project, enabling E79 to reduce expenditure while focusing on promising gold and copper-gold projects elsewhere.

Axel REE has engaged SRK Consulting and ANSTO to initiate a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and metallurgical testing for rare earth elements and gallium at its flagship Caladão Project in Brazil, marking a pivotal step in developing one of the world’s few combined REE and gallium resources.

Asara Resources has raised $2.3 million through a placement led by Barbet L.L.C FZ to advance exploration at its Kada Gold Project in Guinea, coinciding with the appointment of Matthew Sharples as CEO.

Benz Mining has exercised its option to acquire additional tenements adjacent to the Glenburgh Gold Project, extending its potential gold strike by over 20km and reinforcing its exploration ambitions in Western Australia.

Westgold Resources reported a 72% jump in revenue to $624 million in H1 FY25, driven by increased gold production and higher prices, but posted a net loss after tax due to significant one-off acquisition expenses.

Siren Gold has restarted drilling at its Sams Creek Project in New Zealand, aiming to expand its 824,000-ounce gold resource by targeting deeper porphyry structures and fold hinges. The company plans a focused drilling campaign and mining study in 2025 to unlock further value.

BMG Resources is ramping up its drilling efforts at the Abercromby Gold Project with assays from Phase 1 drilling imminent, aiming to expand its existing 518,000oz gold resource. Concurrently, a new drilling program is planned for the nearby Bullabulling Project following a major regional acquisition.

Australian Mines Limited reports robust assay results from its auger drilling campaign at the Jequie Rare Earth Element Project in Brazil, highlighting significant TREO concentrations and promising targets for further exploration.

Westgold Resources reports a sharp revenue increase driven by higher gold prices and the Karora acquisition, yet posts a net loss for the half-year ending December 2024. The company also declares a fully franked dividend amid rising costs.

Tivan Limited has formalised a Resourcing Protocol Agreement with the Kimberley Land Council, setting a clear path to negotiate an Indigenous Land Use Agreement for its Speewah Project.

Suvo Strategic Minerals has extended its key take or pay Offtake Agreement with Chaozhou Chengcheng Industrial Co., Ltd, increasing minimum hydrous kaolin order volumes by 25% over five years, valued at approximately A$6.56 million.