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First Au Limited reports promising gold assay results at its Nimba project in Liberia, while strategically divesting its Victorian Goldfield Project to focus on Western Australian assets.

Resolution Minerals has announced a significant gold discovery at its Golden Gate North Prospect, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to development. The company also advances its critical minerals strategy with key acquisitions and a $25 million capital raise.

AVADA Group Limited reported a robust 24% increase in cash receipts for Q2 FY26, driven by strong sales and strategic leadership changes, while expanding its trade finance facility to support ongoing growth.

Reedy Lagoon Corporation is advancing preparations for drilling at its Burracoppin Gold and Iron projects in Western Australia, while actively seeking joint venture partners to fund next phases.

Austral Resources has acquired the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore for A$45.5 million, significantly expanding its copper resource base and strengthening its cash position. This strategic move consolidates tenure adjacent to the Lady Annie Copper Mine and supports Austral’s ambition to become a mid-tier copper producer in North-West Queensland.

American West Metals has reported a substantial expansion of its Storm Copper Project resources in Canada alongside promising critical metals discoveries at its West Desert Project in Utah, underpinning its strategic growth and US market engagement.

Toubani Resources has secured key environmental approvals and a $395 million funding package to propel its Kobada Gold Project in Mali towards construction, alongside launching its largest-ever drilling campaign targeting resource expansion.

Toro Energy shareholders are set to gain exposure to a diversified uranium portfolio through IsoEnergy’s acquisition offer at a near 80% premium, while Toro advances its Wiluna Uranium Project amid strong market tailwinds.

Bindi Metals has made significant strides in its exploration efforts with the acquisition of the Ravni Gold Project in Serbia, confirming a substantial epithermal gold-silver system. Meanwhile, the company has entered a farm-out agreement for its Canadian Schryburt Lake Project, bolstering its exploration pipeline and financial position.

Flagship Minerals has completed a $2.5 million strategic investment from Xinhai, accelerating progress on its Pantanillo Gold Project in Chile with key milestones including a JORC resource update and environmental studies underway.

Coppermoly Limited has progressed its acquisition of the Wyenamdoo tungsten project in Western Australia while Queensland fieldwork was stalled by wet weather. The company plans significant drilling targeting critical minerals as tungsten prices surge.

Lincoln Minerals has refreshed its leadership and shifted its corporate strategy towards copper discovery, advancing exploration plans at its Minbrie Project and forging key partnerships in graphite and iron ore development.

Australian Critical Minerals has made significant strides in preparing its flagship Flint Gold-Silver Project for drilling, while strengthening its leadership team and securing fresh capital to fuel exploration.

DGR Global’s December quarter report highlights ongoing legal battles, a contested SolGold acquisition offer, and steady progress across its diverse resource portfolio.

McLaren Minerals has completed a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study for its McLaren Titanium Project, confirming a large-scale resource and robust economics, while also acquiring a zircon-rich asset to diversify its portfolio.

Mount Ridley Mines has reported maiden JORC mineral resource estimates for scandium and gallium at its Mount Ridley Project, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio and consolidating tenure across a 70-kilometre strike.

Wide Open Agriculture has made significant strides in expanding its intellectual property and commercial footprint, including a new patent for lupin protein milk and first sales of lupin oil, while progressing plans for a large-scale manufacturing facility in Western Australia.

AuMake Limited reports positive operating cashflow and a strategic pivot into China’s high-growth OTC medicine market, supported by a $1.5 million capital raise and significant governance reforms.

Aguia Resources has secured critical financing and advanced key projects in Brazil and Colombia, setting the stage for phosphate production in early 2026 and improved gold output. Meanwhile, the company streamlines operations and divests non-core assets to sharpen its focus.

IRIS Metals has reported significant progress in its US lithium and critical minerals projects, highlighted by major rubidium discoveries and a strategic tungsten farm-in. The company is poised to enhance its role in domestic critical minerals supply chains.

Invictus Energy has reached a pivotal milestone by finalising the Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement for its Cabora Bassa Project, setting the stage for exploration and appraisal drilling in Zimbabwe in 2026. Meanwhile, the company has ended its strategic partnership with Al Mansour Holdings and is actively pursuing new funding avenues.

Orbminco Limited has completed its acquisition of the Majestic North Gold Project and initiated an infill drilling program to boost resource confidence. The company also refreshed its leadership with new technical and board appointments as it charts a strategic path forward.

Deterra Royalties reported a robust December quarter with record iron ore royalty revenue from Mining Area C and significant progress on the Thacker Pass lithium project, backed by a US$435 million DOE loan draw.

Bellavista Resources has appointed a new leadership team and completed a detailed LiDAR survey over its Edmund Basin projects, setting the stage for targeted exploration and bioleaching test work.