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Critica Limited has produced its first commercial-quality Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate at 58% TREO, confirming a refinery-aligned product pathway, while launching a major resource upgrade drilling program at its Jupiter Rare Earths Project in Western Australia.

Praemium Limited lifted its total Funds Under Administration by 18% to $73.7 billion in Q3 FY26, driven by strong net inflows and growth in its non-custodial portfolio administration. The ongoing integration of Technotia is set to deliver $9 million in annual technology salary savings from FY27.

Ampol reported a robust first quarter in 2026, with refinery margins soaring to US$25.45 per barrel and production up 10%, while securing fuel supplies through May despite geopolitical tensions.

Zinc Mines Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has acquired Dutch metals tech firm Meclex, integrating its proprietary low-temperature hydrometallurgical processes into ZMI’s Kildare zinc project. The move aims to unlock critical mineral value and reduce environmental impact in European zinc and battery recycling markets.

Pantoro Gold’s latest drilling at Scotia confirms significant high-grade gold zones well below current resources, prompting approval for new mining levels and bolstering production prospects for FY2027 despite recent delays.

Tivan Limited has delivered a pivotal feasibility study for its Speewah Fluorite Project, secured tranche funding totalling $16.3 million, and gained recognition from Japan and US governments as a key fluorite supplier. Concurrently, it expanded its portfolio with acquisitions and high-grade discoveries across tungsten and copper-gold projects.

Treasury Wine Estates is reshaping its global operations into four regional divisions to sharpen market execution and efficiency. The company reports improved third-quarter sales in China and the US, bolstered by luxury brand Penfolds, while securing $300 million in new debt to strengthen liquidity beyond $1 billion by fiscal 2026 end.

Noxopharm reports preclinical data revealing SOF-SKN’s active ingredient remains in skin tissues for about 3.5 days with minimal systemic absorption, supporting less frequent dosing and sustained activity for cutaneous lupus treatment.

Paladin Energy has increased its FY2026 uranium production guidance at the Langer Heinrich Mine to 4.5-4.8 million pounds, driven by strong operational performance. Concurrently, the company secured environmental approval for its Patterson Lake South project in Canada, although a legal challenge looms.

Altitude Minerals confirms high-priority drill targets and secures permits for a 2,600m reverse circulation program at its 100% owned Firenze silver-gold epithermal project in Nevada, targeting a promising 1.2km structural corridor.

WA Gold’s scoping study for its Abercromby Gold Project outlines a staged mining plan with modest A$8 million upfront capital, targeting 114,000 ounces from mostly Indicated Resources and projecting A$270 million pre-tax cashflow.

BHP has reported robust copper and iron ore production for the nine months to March 2026, with key projects progressing and a leadership change set for July. Operational resilience and disciplined capital moves underpin its outlook.