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Truscott Mining (ASX: TRM) is pressing ahead at its Tennant Creek projects, updating its flagship Westminster resource and confirming structural gold mineralisation from recent drilling. Expansion plans across North Tennant and Barkly projects underpin a disciplined, multi-year exploration strategy.

Podium Minerals has confirmed robust platinum group metals mineralisation extending to 500 metres depth at Parks Reef, reinforcing the project's scale and growth potential amid supportive market fundamentals.

WhiteHawk Limited is offering 139.3 million WHKOB Options to placement participants and its lead manager, exercisable at $0.013 and expiring in 2029. The options are issued for nil consideration, with potential proceeds of $1.81 million if fully exercised.

Jade Gas has inked a non-binding deal with a Chinese consortium to fund the first phase of its Red Lake CBM project in Mongolia, unlocking a potential game-changer for regional energy supply.

Venari Minerals has raised an oversubscribed $6.1 million to fund key development stages at its Red Mountain Lithium and Strategic Minerals Project in Nevada, including resource upgrades and a scoping study targeted for early 2027.

Critical Minerals Group’s Pre-Feasibility Study for its Lindfield Vanadium Project delivers a robust $821 million pre-tax NPV and 26.6% IRR, setting the stage for a Definitive Feasibility Study and potential final investment decision in 2027.

Klevo Rewards has completed the acquisition of Just Ask Solar, gaining an Australian Credit Licence to support its digital financial services platform and explore credit products, including crypto-linked offerings.

Maronan Metals bolsters its financial and technical position with a $22 million strategic investment from Kinterra Capital, accelerating infill drilling that confirms high-grade silver-lead and copper-gold mineralisation at the Maronan Project.

Coast Entertainment has unlocked a major milestone with Queensland Government approval for its Coomera landholding development, while reporting robust FY26 trading with double-digit growth in ticket sales and revenue.

Imricor Medical Systems has submitted its final 510(k) devices to the FDA, marking a major step towards commercialising its MRI-guided cardiac catheterisation platform in the US.

AnteoTech has secured independent validation for its Ultranode™ 95 silicon anode in commercial drone battery cells, launched a new battery additive, and strengthened its cash position with a A$10 million capital raise.

Recharge Metals has expanded its gold exploration footprint near Leonora, Western Australia, by acquiring the Ironstone Well Project, increasing the Prospero Trend strike length by 50%. The company raised nearly $6 million to fund an aggressive 30,000m drilling campaign at Sunset Well and other exploration activities.

Pilbara Gold is pushing ahead with a major 50,000m drilling campaign at its 2.1Moz Mt York Gold Project, targeting resource expansion at depth and along strike. Meanwhile, drilling has resumed at the Roe Hills Project after an eight-year break, aiming to define a maiden resource.

Dr Andrew Forrest's investment vehicle has acquired a significant 16.8% stake in EQ Resources from Oaktree, marking a shift from financial to strategic ownership in the leading western tungsten producer.

Iondrive appoints ex-BHP innovation chief Dr Grant Caffery as CEO, signalling a pivot from development to commercial scale-up following strong rare earth recovery results and a US$15 million Oklahoma funding pathway.

Auravelle Metals has locked in $1.5 million through a share placement, bolstering its exploration push at Nuckulla Hill and other gold projects with multiple drilling campaigns planned for the remainder of 2026.

Pioneer Credit has reported a breakout FY26 with a 248% jump in NPAT to $23.2m and is raising $17m to fuel further Purchased Debt Portfolio investments in FY27.

PainChek appoints seasoned US medtech executive Karen Holzberger as CEO to spearhead growth following FDA clearance and major US contracts.

Connected Minerals is set to acquire Frontier Group, gaining control of an 80% stake in the high-grade Bailundo carbonatite project in Angola, backed by a $4.5 million capital raise and planned drilling.

Lion Rock Minerals has launched a significant drilling campaign targeting a large monazite-rich rare earth system at its Minta Est tenement, complementing its expanding rutile discoveries. The 118-hole program aims to validate high-grade shallow mineralisation with assay results expected in August 2026.

Ovanti appoints two early Afterpay executives to its Advisory Board as it prepares to relaunch its BNPL platforms IOUPAY and myIOU, targeting rapid growth in Southeast Asia and beyond.

VHM Limited has secured a binding rare earths offtake and a A$40 million convertible note from Iluka Resources, underpinning the Goschen Project's path to production by late 2027.

South32 has outperformed its FY26 production guidance, boosted quarterly sales by 15%, and announced a strategic sale of aluminium assets to Alcoa for up to US$5.6 billion, pivoting towards a base metals-focused portfolio.

Aurelia Metals (ASX: AMI) exceeded its FY26 gold production guidance, delivering 50.4koz of gold and reporting its highest quarterly operating cash flow since 2018. The company also secured a new $150 million financing facility, bolstering liquidity as it advances key growth projects.