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Challenger Gold has poured its first gold bar from the Hualilán project in Argentina, initiating a production ramp-up under a toll milling agreement that secures processing capacity for three years.

Argosy Minerals has achieved 99% lithium chloride purity and 94.4% lithium recovery in pilot plant test works for its 12,000tpa Rincon Lithium Project, underpinning its move toward industrial-scale production and advancing its Definitive Feasibility Study.

Galan Lithium has finished commissioning at its Hombre Muerto West project in Argentina, processing its first lithium chloride and aiming for product sales in the second half of 2026. The company is also preparing to expand production capacity by 30% in early 2027.

NewPeak Metals’ maiden drilling at Tansey Gold Project reveals gold mineralisation extending beyond historic South Burnett mine boundaries and uncovers a previously unknown parallel structure, setting the stage for targeted resource drilling.

Patagonia Lithium's latest passive seismic survey at the Formentera Lithium Project has uncovered basement depths up to 800m, doubling previous drilling depths and suggesting expanded lithium brine volumes. Ongoing pump tests confirm strong aquifer flow, underpinning an imminent resource upgrade.

Ainsworth Game Technology posted a 10% revenue increase in FY25 to $291 million, driven by strong Asia Pacific growth, while North American challenges weigh on H1 2026 outlook.

Nufarm Limited posted a 35% rise in underlying net profit after tax to $52.1 million for HY26, driven by margin expansion and cost discipline despite a 5% revenue decline to $1.71 billion. The company confirmed its FY26 outlook, targeting strong earnings growth and leverage reduction.

Patagonia Lithium’s latest packer tests at Formentera Well Seven reveal promising lithium brine quality and flow, suggesting potential expansion of its mineral resource.

Belararox Limited has confirmed additional high-grade silver, copper, and zinc mineralisation at its Toro Central prospect in Argentina, with narrow but rich intercepts from recent diamond drilling. The company is refining its structural understanding to guide an expanded 2026/2027 exploration campaign.

Challenger Gold's Pre-Feasibility Study for the Hualilan Project delivers a robust US$1.45 billion pre-tax NPV, 1.84 million ounces gold equivalent production, and a low upfront capital strategy.

Patagonia Lithium reports exceptional core porosity results reaching 40% at 160m depth in Well Six at its Argentine Formentera project, alongside a lithium assay of 412ppm, reinforcing the project's substantial aquifer potential.

Pursuit Minerals has kicked off fieldwork at its Sascha Marcelina gold-silver project in Argentina, confirming a significant mineralised system and preparing for a maiden drilling program.