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Perpetual Resources (ASX: PEC) has locked in a 100% stake in the historic Nevada Scheelite tungsten mine, boasting an average grade of 1.1% WO3 and existing underground infrastructure. The acquisition is backed by a $2.5 million placement to fund validation and exploration.

International Graphite Ltd (ASX:IG6) has partnered with Alkeemia S.p.A. to establish a graphite processing facility in Italy, aiming for first production in the second half of 2027 and a final investment decision by Q3 2026.

Rokeby Resources appoints Richard Beazley as Managing Director and Tim Pallas as Chairman, signalling a strategic leadership overhaul to support the acquisition and development of the high-grade Omeo Gold Project in Victoria.

Iron Bear Resources (ASX:IBR) has detailed progress on its Canadian Iron Bear Project, highlighting a robust scoping study, a major joint venture with Vale, and strategic advantages in a growing direct reduction pellet market.

Critica Limited is progressing its Jupiter and Mt Lindsay projects with key resource updates, metallurgical breakthroughs, and strategic partnerships, targeting Scoping Study completion in Q3 2026.

Argent Minerals appoints mining veteran Mike McKevitt as CEO to spearhead advancement of its flagship Kempfield Silver Project and evaluate growth across gold and copper assets.

Turaco Gold’s pre-feasibility study for the Afema Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire reveals a maiden 1.91 million ounce Probable Ore Reserve and robust project economics, underpinning a 10.3-year mine life producing over 2 million ounces of gold.

Victory Metals has achieved a major processing milestone at its North Stanmore Project, producing a 7.1% Total Rare Earth Oxide concentrate with 40% heavy rare earth oxides through continuous flotation at pilot scale.

Island Pharmaceuticals has won a key regulatory boost as the US FDA granted Orphan Drug Designation to Galidesivir for post-exposure prophylaxis of Marburg virus disease, enhancing its commercial and development prospects.

Harvest Technology Group has transitioned from assessing to actively executing its international defence market strategy by engaging a US national security advisory firm and appointing Dr Oleksandra Molloy as Defence Strategic Advisor for Europe.

White Cliff Minerals has unveiled a significant new high-grade copper zone at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, expanding the mineralised footprint beyond the main Teshierpi Fault Zone with drillhole DAN26015 delivering 79.24m at 1.59% Cu including 24.38m at 3.05% Cu.

Regener8 Resources is transitioning its leadership as founder Stephen Foley steps down, paving the way for a new Managing Director with regional operational expertise to steer the company’s next exploration phase in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Growthpoint Properties Australia sustains strong office leasing momentum in FY26 with 54,721 sqm executed and reaffirmed financial guidance, supported by active capital management and leadership appointments.

Somerset Minerals (ASX:SMM) is ramping up exploration at its Coppermine copper project in Nunavut, Canada, with thick, high-grade copper intercepts at Jura and a major 17 km Talisker anomaly set for maiden drilling from July 2026.

Sweden's Parliament has amended legislation to remove uranium mining from nuclear facility regulations, simplifying permits and strengthening Aura Energy's prospects for its Häggån uranium deposit.