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Rio Tinto reported a 3% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for H1 2026, driven by Oyu Tolgoi’s 31% growth and record iron ore output in the Pilbara, while maintaining full-year guidance amid geopolitical headwinds.

Hawk Resources has launched an options offer following a $3 million placement, aiming to fund exploration at its scandium and copper projects in Australia and the US.

Eagle Mountain Mining’s joint venture with Nittetsu has contracted Boart Longyear for a 6,000-metre drilling campaign at Oracle Ridge, marking a significant step in exploring near-mine copper extensions and testing new geophysical targets.

IGO Limited has secured full ownership of the Copper Wolf copper project in Arizona, expanding its battery minerals portfolio ahead of a planned drilling campaign in early 2027.

Buxton Resources has sold its 49% interest in the Copper Wolf Project joint venture to IGO for nearly AUD 6 million while keeping full ownership of surrounding prime exploration tenements in Arizona.

Hawk Resources has secured $1.11 million through a rights issue to fund its critical minerals projects across Western Australia and the US, with directors backing the raise in full.

G50 Corp’s initial core hole at the White Caps Project in Nevada reveals a substantial high-grade gold intersection, underpinning the potential of its 2026 drilling campaign targeting Carlin-Style mineralisation.

Infinity Metals has secured a two-year exclusive option to acquire 100% of the high-grade Swansea copper mine in Arizona and raised A$2.25 million via a discounted placement to fund exploration and acquisition costs.

Ragusa Minerals has completed its acquisition of a controlling interest in Pegasus Tel, gaining access to the Purple Pansy manganese-gold project in Arizona, positioning itself within a critical US supply chain sector.

Echo IQ has partnered with Mayo Clinic to assess its AI platform's ability to predict heart failure risk in patients undergoing cancer therapy, targeting the growing cardio-oncology sector.

Lodestar Minerals (ASX:LSR) confirms large-scale IOCG mineralisation in Chile and high-grade heavy rare earths in the USA, while progressing a 10,000m gold drilling program in Western Australia targeting a maiden resource.

Helix Resources highlights unresolved legal and procedural issues in the Gold Basin-CANEX arrangement despite shareholder approval, underscoring ongoing court scrutiny and contested joint venture validity.