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Santa Fe Minerals (ASX:SFM) has reported assay results from 16 diamond and reverse circulation drill holes at its Satama Gold Prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, confirming gold mineralisation over at least 2.5km strike and at depth. Drilling was hampered by an RC rig failure, prompting a shift to diamond drilling and plans to resume RC drilling for step-out targets.

BHP Group Limited posted robust FY2026 results with a 15% revenue increase, record copper production contributing over half of underlying EBITDA, and a total fully franked dividend of 172 US cents per share. The company advances growth projects, including the Jansen potash mine, while managing legacy Samarco liabilities and pursuing climate targets.

Midas Minerals has pushed the boundaries of its Spaatzu Prospect at Otavi, Namibia, with consistent high-grade copper and silver intercepts now confirmed along a 1.2km strike. The discovery enhances the project’s resource potential ahead of planned updates in early 2027.

D3 Energy has overcome a brief weather-induced pause at its Nooitgedacht helium project in South Africa, with drilling operations set to restart and production testing planned shortly.

Global X Metal Securities Australia Limited has refreshed its prospectus for five classes of precious metals securities, maintaining physical bullion backing and ASX AQUA listing, with detailed disclosures on structure, fees, risks, and tax implications.

A2MP Investments FZCO has kicked off an off-market takeover offer for the remaining 44.44% of Canyon Resources shares it does not already control, valuing the company at about A$103 million equity and A$188 million enterprise value. The bid comes amid deteriorating project economics and funding challenges for Canyon's Minim Martap Bauxite Project.

Liberty Metals has locked in a four-year option to acquire a dominant 180km2 land package in Guyana’s rapidly consolidating Oko gold district, backed by a A$5 million placement to fund exploration.

MRG Metals has secured $800,000 through a placement and board commitment to accelerate development at its ultra high-grade Garies Rare Earth Project in South Africa and advance exploration in Mozambique.

Wia Gold’s Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia jumps to 3.78 million ounces in updated resource estimate, unveiling a maiden underground inferred resource and reinforcing its development potential.

Altair Minerals has kicked off Phase I diamond drilling at North Peters, part of a fully funded 75,000m exploration program across its Greater Oko gold project in Guyana. The initial 22,600m drilling phase targets high-grade gold mineralisation with plans to expand following assay results.

Toubani Resources reports robust high-grade gold intersections from pre-production drilling at its Kobada Gold Project, triggering a Mineral Resource Estimate update and advancing development plans toward mining in early 2027.

Midas Minerals has reported robust assay results from its first diamond drill hole at the Deblin deposit within Namibia’s Otavi Copper Project, revealing two substantial zones of high-grade copper sulphide mineralisation. The company is ramping up drilling efforts with plans to expand its rig fleet and expects further assay results later this year.