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Kinetiko Energy has begun drilling its third production test well at Brakfontein, applying revised techniques to boost gas recovery ahead of a planned 2026 micro LNG plant launch.

OM Holdings has agreed to sell its 26% interest in Ntsimbintle Mining to Exxaro Resources for US$101.4 million, marking a strategic shift to refocus capital on core operations while maintaining a commercial partnership.

Marvel Gold Limited has made significant progress in acquiring the Hanang Gold Project in Tanzania, submitting all regulatory documents and anticipating approvals soon. The company also prepares for its Annual General Meeting where shareholders will vote on a $2.5 million capital raising placement.

Noronex Limited has appointed seasoned mining executive Victor Rajasooriar as Managing Director and CEO to spearhead growth in its Kalahari Copper Belt portfolio. This leadership change comes alongside a strategic share subscription and the retirement of a founding director.

Dalaroo Metals has appointed industry veteran Chris Connell as CEO, aiming to leverage his extensive exploration and capital markets expertise to advance its asset portfolio and growth strategy.

Critical Resources Limited has appointed seasoned mining executive Tim Wither as CEO, aiming to leverage his global experience to advance its lithium, antimony, and gold projects.

TZ Limited has secured its inaugural purchase order for data centre cabinet locking kits from Wesco Anixter, acting on behalf of Microsoft, marking a significant commercial milestone after a successful pilot phase.

Chrysos Corporation has secured a landmark Master Services Agreement with Newmont Corporation, marking its first PhotonAssay unit deployment at the Ahafo mine in Ghana. This deal signals growing adoption of Chrysos’ cutting-edge gold analysis technology among top-tier miners.

DeSoto Resources has expanded its gold-in-soil anomaly at the Dadjan Gold Project to 3.6km and reported promising high-grade gold zones at Timbakouna, reinforcing the prospectivity of its extensive landholdings in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 5% increase in net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY2025, driven by growth in asset management and banking segments alongside a robust capital and liquidity position.

Asara Resources has amicably settled its legal dispute with joint venture partner Costa Rica Dos over the Loreto Copper Project in Chile, paving the way for clearer project ownership and collaboration.

Orica Limited reported a 7.7% increase in revenue to $3.94 billion for the half year ended March 2025, but posted a net loss of $89 million due to significant impairment and restructuring charges. Excluding these items, net profit rose 40% to $250.8 million, with the board declaring a higher interim dividend.