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Greenvale Energy has sharpened its uranium exploration focus with new step-out targets at Oasis and secured a critical exploration licence at Douglas River, while pushing its Alpha Project into product development.

Geopacific Resources has advanced its Woodlark Gold Project with the Definitive Feasibility Study close to finalisation, underpinned by a $40 million equity raise and promising exploration drilling results. The company is positioning for a development decision in 2026 amid key permit approvals and strategic partnerships.

Cooper Metals has completed all regulatory approvals for a ~1,400m RC drill program at Ardmore North, targeting Q2 2026 commencement. The company also executed a strategic asset swap to acquire the Pyramid Gold Project, backed by a nearly $1 million placement.

Nexion Group plans to delist from the ASX in April 2026 after disposing of its main assets, appointing Robert Minson as CEO to spearhead software acquisitions aimed at rebuilding the company for re-admission.

Invex Therapeutics reported promising preclinical findings on Exenatide’s effects in a human Alzheimer's disease model, alongside a steady cash position and reduced operating outflows in Q3 FY26.

Duketon Mining has kicked off its maiden drilling program at the Barlee Gold Project, targeting multiple large gold anomalies, while reporting a combined nickel resource exceeding 100,000 tonnes across its Rosie and C2 deposits.

Ionic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR) has secured a £12 million UK government grant offer for its Belfast rare earth magnet recycling facility and is progressing its Brazilian JV and Ugandan heavy rare earths project, reinforcing its role in ex-China supply chains.

Eastern Resources (ASX:EFE) has activated the farm-in period for its Marengo Gold Project, marking a key milestone with fieldwork planned after Queensland’s wet season. The company maintains steady cash reserves and advances environmental assessments at its Nowa Nowa Iron Project.

Rokeby Resources (ASX:RKB) has secured the Omeo Gold Project in Victoria, adding a historical resource of 320,000 ounces at 4.0 g/t Au and launching a $4 million capital raise. The acquisition ushers in leadership changes and sets a clear path for resource expansion.

Investigator Silver has locked in a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Paris Silver Project, backed by a strategic A$55 million placement to fast-track early works and financing.

GenusPlus has landed a $110 million turnkey contract to engineer, build, and commission the Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System in South Australia, marking a major milestone in its clean energy infrastructure push.

Nickel Industries reported a reduced 2025 loss of US$41.2 million, bolstered by stable production, strategic debt refinancing, and progress on its flagship ENC HPAL project. Sustainability efforts and ore supply expansions set the stage for growth in 2026.

Augustus Minerals completed a key drilling campaign at its flagship Music Well project with assay results due shortly, while continuing to progress permitting and landowner engagement for its Papua New Guinea gold projects.

American Rare Earths is fast-tracking its Wyoming Halleck Creek rare earths project, defining a pilot plant pathway, advancing oxide to metal studies, and targeting a NASDAQ listing by year-end 2026.

Vinyl Group lifted its Q3 cash receipts by 24% to $4 million despite seasonal softness and completed the $10.5 million acquisition of Val Morgan Digital, expanding its digital audience to rival major Australian media players. The company now targets an EBITDA positive run-rate in the first half of FY27 amid leadership changes and strategic realignment.

Unico Silver has reported a 143% surge in its Joaquin project's mineral resource to 167 million ounces silver equivalent, reinforcing its status as a major silver developer. The company also progressed key pre-feasibility studies and expanded its investor reach with a US OTCQB listing.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) reported robust progress at its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, delivering a high-purity Mixed Rare Earth Oxide pathway with near-complete rare earth recovery and improved heap leach performance. Concurrently, the company defined new uranium targets at Overland with drilling imminent, supported by a strengthened balance sheet following a $6 million placement and government grants.

Lithium Universe Limited (ASX: LU7) is pushing ahead with its second lithium refinery in Texas and a silver recycling plant amid a strong lithium price rebound. The company secured a decade-long spodumene supply deal to underpin its flagship Canadian refinery and appointed Iggy Tan as full-time CEO to steer growth.

Patriot Resources has dramatically expanded the Exploration Target at its Tassa Silver & Gold Project in Peru to between 559Moz and 774Moz silver equivalent, positioning it among the world’s largest undeveloped silver systems. A 4,000m drilling campaign is planned to convert this target into a formal Mineral Resource.

Global Lithium Resources has sharpened its focus on the Manna Lithium Project following the spin-out of its Marble Bar gold assets. The company secured crucial permitting submissions and a significant funding and offtake deal, underpinning its path to a Final Investment Decision in 2026.

Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) marked its first full year of underground copper production at Kanmantoo with 11,315 tonnes produced, returning to profitability and significantly boosting its Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. The company is advancing growth projects and sustainability initiatives to underpin a production ramp-up in 2026.

Noxopharm signed a strategic MoU with Tezcat Biosciences, published major Sofra RNA research, and appointed Dr Olivier Laczka as CEO, while reporting positive safety data from its HERACLES trial and improving cash flow.

KGL Resources delivers a robust Baseline Economic Model for its Jervois Copper-Silver-Gold Project, highlighting a pre-tax NPV8 of A$1.226 billion and a 37% IRR, underpinning imminent project financing and construction plans.

Australian Oil Company Limited (ASX: AOK) has secured $2.03 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate oil production and exploration in Queensland's Surat Basin, alongside potential new ventures and Californian operations.