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Artemis Resources has reported significant high-grade gold intersections from its initial diamond drilling phase near the Carlow deposit, while also consolidating lithium rights in a new joint venture with GreenTech Metals, positioning itself strongly in Western Australia’s mineral landscape.

Top End Energy has completed its strategic acquisition of Serpentine Energy, significantly expanding its natural hydrogen footprint in Kansas and advancing towards its first well drilling, while also progressing exploration in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Island Pharmaceuticals has completed dosing in the Phase 2b cohort of its dengue fever trial, with pharmacokinetic targets met and top-line results expected next month. The company also strengthened its balance sheet by raising $1.94 million through option exercises.

GreenTech Metals has reported promising drilling results at its Whundo Copper-Zinc project, confirming significant down plunge mineralisation and advancing resource expansion. Meanwhile, it has formed a 50/50 lithium joint venture with Artemis Resources, creating the largest lithium exploration package in the West Pilbara.

Tryptamine Therapeutics has secured a landmark agreement with Swinburne University to initiate the first clinical trial of its IV-infused psilocin formulation TRP-8803 for Binge Eating Disorder, aiming to build on promising Phase 2a data.

Middle Island Resources completed analysis of its maiden drilling at the Georgina Project and secured three new exploration permits in Queensland, while renewing its board with two new directors post-quarter.

Critical Resources Limited reports significant exploration breakthroughs at its Halls Peak Project in NSW, identifying over 30 new antimony-gold targets and confirming high-grade mineralisation at Mayview. Concurrently, lithium drilling at Mavis Lake in Canada delivers promising results, supported by a partial $1.1 million capital raise.

Infini Resources reports promising uranium assays from maiden drilling at Falls Lake and completes key Athabasca Basin acquisitions, backed by a $3.4 million Canadian capital raise.

James Bay Minerals reports a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate of approximately 1.7 million ounces gold equivalent at its Independence Gold Project in Nevada, alongside the start of metallurgical testing and a new drilling campaign targeting resource growth.

Genmin Limited marks a pivotal quarter with the appointment of CEO Andrew Taplin, signing of a key mining convention with Gabon, and a binding MoU with Sinohydro to advance its flagship Baniaka iron ore project.

Renergen Limited reported a near doubling of revenue driven by increased LNG production and prices, yet its loss after tax more than doubled due to commissioning costs and higher depreciation. The company has begun commercial liquid helium sales and is navigating funding challenges and ongoing litigation.

Control Bionics reports its strongest US revenue in years alongside Australia’s best quarter since 2022, propelled by new product launches and strategic investments.

St Barbara Limited confirms a robust Simberi Expansion Project with a 13-year life of mine plan delivering 2.2 million ounces of gold and annual production exceeding 220,000 ounces from FY28. The project’s strong economics and infrastructure upgrades position it as a significant growth driver amid regulatory uncertainties.

St Barbara Limited reports a strong quarter with Simberi gold production up 37% and a robust US$235 million expansion plan, while navigating a critical tax assessment review in Papua New Guinea.

Sun Silver Limited has announced a substantial upgrade to its Maverick Springs Project resource, now totalling nearly 480 million ounces silver equivalent, alongside key leadership appointments and the launch of its 2025 drilling campaign.

Finder Energy reports 95% completion of its Ikan 3D seismic reprocessing project, underpinning strong production forecasts and active funding efforts for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields in Timor-Leste.

Titanium Sands Limited has secured the Terms of Reference for the Environmental Impact Assessment of its Mannar Heavy Mineral Project, marking a pivotal regulatory milestone. The company is also progressing tenure retention applications amid plans for further capital raising.

Latitude 66 Limited’s March 2025 quarterly report highlights a compelling Scoping Study for its flagship KSB Gold-Cobalt Project in Finland, confirming strong economics and promising expansion potential. Concurrently, exploration advances at KSB North and Edjudina, alongside strategic corporate developments.

Horizon Minerals reported steady gold production from its Boorara and Phillips Find projects, marking first gold pours under key milling agreements. The company also finalized its merger with Poseidon Nickel, adding critical processing infrastructure and boosting growth prospects.

Berkeley Energia reports promising lithium and rubidium mineralisation at its Conchas Project in Spain, while its subsidiary pursues a $1 billion arbitration claim against Spain over the Salamanca uranium project amid shifting nuclear policies.

Summit Minerals appoints Dr Matthew Cobb as CEO, suspends drilling at Barra Lithium, and pivots to prioritize wholly owned Brazilian projects with drilling permits nearing approval.

Haranga Resources has acquired the Lincoln Gold Project in California, boasting historic production of ~3.4 million ounces and a current indicated and inferred resource of 286,000 ounces. Concurrently, the company advances uranium exploration in Senegal and completes a $1.14 million capital raise.

Vulcan Energy Resources has marked significant progress in Q1 2025 by achieving Strategic Project status under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act and producing Europe’s first fully integrated battery-quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate. The company advances drilling, financing, and commercial partnerships, positioning itself as a key player in Europe’s sustainable lithium supply chain.

New Frontier Minerals has identified 46 priority exploration targets rich in heavy rare earth elements at its Harts Range Project and formalized a strategic alliance to process copper ore from its Big One Deposit, marking significant progress in its multi-commodity portfolio.