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Greatland Resources (ASX:GGP) exceeded its FY26 production and cost guidance, delivering 329koz of gold at a $2,179/oz AISC and bolstering cash to $1.29 billion. The company advanced key growth projects at Havieron and Telfer, including a major reserve upgrade and promising drilling results at Pinnacles.

Coronado Global Resources surged back to profitability in Q2 2026, driven by a 39.3% jump in saleable production and a 27.7% fall in mining cash costs. Buchanan mine hit record half-year output, while Curragh staged a major operational turnaround.

LE Minerals has received further assay results from its Burke-Mt Dromedary drilling program, confirming thick, high-grade graphite mineralisation between deposits and supporting an expanded resource estimate. The company is advancing a $20 million sale of these assets to M Battery Materials, which plans an ASX IPO.

Rio Tinto delivered a robust first half in 2026 with a 28% jump in underlying EBITDA to $14.8 billion, powered by copper ramp-up at Oyu Tolgoi, lithium expansion, and operational gains. The miner also lifted its interim dividend by 43% amid disciplined capital investment and steady iron ore output.

Battery Age Minerals has identified multiple priority exploration targets at its Apex Project in Utah, submitted new drilling permits for Austria’s Bleiberg site, finalised a commercial germanium technology licence, and gained entry to a US defense consortium, underpinning its integrated germanium strategy.

Cavalier Resources has lifted the net present value of its Crawford Gold Project by 50%, securing a $23 million financing package and advancing pre-production activities as it moves closer to development.

Northern Star Resources has kicked off commissioning of its KCGM Mill Expansion Project while delivering solid June quarter results, including record mining volumes and positive cash flow across all production centres.

Bison Resources (ASX: BSR) has launched its maiden exploration campaign across four Nevada projects following a $5.5 million IPO, revealing a promising 1.5-kilometre arsenic-antimony anomaly at Bald Peaks indicative of a Carlin-type gold system.

Vulcan Energy Resources has reached financial close on its €2.2 billion Lionheart Project financing, unlocking funds and accelerating construction across its integrated lithium and renewable energy facilities in Germany.

Vantage Metals (ASX: VAN) has kicked off drilling at its Kalahari Copper Project in Botswana following a comprehensive airborne electromagnetic survey, while high-grade polymetallic assays emerge from its Argentine TMT Project. The company also raised A$6 million from strategic investors and rebranded from BRX to VAN.

Ramelius Resources delivered solid June quarter results, hitting 53,466 ounces at an AISC of A$1,973/oz and generating A$138.3 million in underlying free cash flow. The company met full-year guidance for the sixth consecutive year, advanced key projects, and progressed a major asset sale.

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) closed FY26 exceeding volume and cost guidance across iron ore, lithium, and mining services, while bolstering liquidity and reducing net debt. Strategic investments at Mt Marion and Bald Hill signal ongoing growth.

PC Gold significantly boosted its Spring Hill gold resource by 84% to 1.51 million ounces, unveiling new mineralised zones and advancing its Pre-Feasibility Study, while securing strategic acquisitions to support development.

Corazon Mining has transformed its Western Australian gold portfolio by securing the Chalice Gold Project for A$25.7 million, backed by a $16.5 million capital raise and Westgold's strategic 19.9% stake. Early drilling success at Two Pools and new targets at Feather Cap set the stage for an active exploration push.

Canadian Phosphate has secured a five-year exploration permit for its Wapiti Phosphate Project and commenced a 3,000m drilling campaign, while progressing the pending acquisition of the Diamond Mountain Project in Utah. A $5.2 million capital raise positions the company to accelerate its North American phosphate ambitions.

Antipa Minerals has upgraded its Minyari Project resource to 3.6 million ounces gold equivalent with a strong increase in indicated resources, while launching a major 41,000m drilling campaign and advancing its Pre-Feasibility Study with encouraging metallurgical and geotechnical results.

Geopacific Resources has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Woodlark Gold Project, revealing robust economics and a clear path to development with a targeted Final Investment Decision by early 2027.

Vault Minerals delivered on FY26 gold production guidance with strong quarterly output and cash flow, while progressing key projects and announcing a merger with Genesis Minerals to form a top 20 global gold producer.