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Chariot Resources has inked a binding term sheet with major Chinese and Nigerian partners for a phased drilling and trial mining program targeting lithium direct shipping ore in Nigeria, aiming to validate resource potential and establish a market-linked offtake.

OD6 Metals consolidates progress across its rare earths, copper, and fluorspar assets with strong resource bases and ongoing development activities in Nevada, Western Australia, and New South Wales.

BHP Group Limited posted robust FY2026 results with a 15% revenue increase, record copper production contributing over half of underlying EBITDA, and a total fully franked dividend of 172 US cents per share. The company advances growth projects, including the Jansen potash mine, while managing legacy Samarco liabilities and pursuing climate targets.

Yugo Metals continues to hit significant gold grades in its maiden drilling at the Erak Prospect, with mineralisation open in multiple directions and further drilling underway.

Deterra Royalties delivered a 5% increase in statutory net profit to $164.2 million for FY26, underpinned by record Mining Area C volumes and strategic asset sales. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 10.8 cents, maintaining a 75% payout ratio, while advancing the Thacker Pass lithium project on schedule for late 2027 production.

Rox Resources (ASX: RXL) has reported strong underground drilling results at Youanmi’s United North area, with mineralisation extending beyond the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) mine plan and infrastructure contracts advancing, keeping the project on track for mid-2027 gold production.

Euro Manganese has signed a non-binding term sheet with US battery materials producer 6K Energy, marking a critical step towards commercialising its Chvaletice manganese project with validated product quality and supportive financing terms.

PMET Resources posted a CAD 2.1 million net loss for Q1 2026, bolstered by strategic partnerships and a strong cash position as it pushes forward with its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project.

InVert Graphite has completed the acquisition of RapidGraphite, gaining exclusive rights to the RapidPulse™ technology, and raised A$2.5 million to fund scale-up trials aimed at transforming battery-grade graphite production.

Contact Energy's July 2026 report highlights increased electricity and gas sales, reduced generation costs, and robust hydro storage, supporting its ongoing renewable investments.

Caravel Minerals has significantly advanced its Caravel Copper Project with a near-complete Definitive Feasibility Study, marked by a 48% increase in Proven Ore Reserves and strengthened funding arrangements.

Origin Energy reported a 6% increase in FY26 profit to $1.57 billion despite a 10% revenue drop, advancing renewable projects and extending Eraring Power Station operations, while managing a customer data breach.