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Lindian Resources has appointed DRA Pacific to lead the Kangankunde Stage 2 Expansion Study, aiming to scale rare earths production amid strong market demand. This move follows the recent Final Investment Decision for Stage 1, targeting first production in 2026.

Orezone Gold Corporation has clarified that it has not received any government request for equity participation in its Bomboré Gold Mine and will resume trading on the ASX. The company also provided updates on its mine expansion and production outlook.

RemSense Technologies posted a 107% revenue surge to $3.44 million in FY2025 alongside a 67% reduction in net loss, driven by operational efficiencies and strong client demand. The company achieved positive cash EBITDA and strengthened its global footprint with Tier 1 clients.

Perseus Mining Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 21.7% revenue increase to US$1.25 billion and a 15.6% rise in profit after tax to US$422 million, driven by higher gold prices despite slightly lower production. The company also declared a final dividend and completed a significant share buyback.

Askari Metals is gearing up for a pivotal shareholder meeting to approve its Ethiopian gold and copper acquisition, while restructuring debt and expanding European investor outreach.

Castle Minerals has secured a 90% stake in Mineralis Ltd, gaining access to seven gold exploration permits in Côte d’Ivoire, complemented by a $3.3 million capital raise and a refreshed leadership team focused on West African growth.

Askari Metals has completed technical due diligence on its Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia, clearing a key hurdle ahead of acquisition settlement and setting the stage for maiden drilling campaigns.

MAC Copper has sent out its Scheme Circular detailing the proposed acquisition by Harmony Gold, setting the stage for shareholder votes on August 29, 2025. The MAC board unanimously recommends approval in the absence of a superior offer.

Askari Metals has marked a pivotal quarter with strategic acquisitions in Ethiopia’s gold and copper sectors and advanced polymetallic exploration in Namibia, while securing fresh capital to fuel its African growth ambitions.

Theta Gold Mines secures a pivotal US$35 million loan facility and board approval to mine, marking significant progress in the development of its TGME Gold Mine Project in South Africa.

Orion Minerals is advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production, targeting first concentrate by Christmas 2026, supported by a recent $5.8 million capital raise and ongoing project optimisation.

Lycopodium Limited has won a significant A$48 million EPCM contract from Perseus Mining to develop the Nyanzaga Gold Project in Tanzania, marking a third major collaboration between the two companies. The project aims for first gold production by early 2027.