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Liontown Limited has kicked off early works and long-lead procurement for its Kathleen Valley lithium expansion, ahead of a Final Investment Decision expected by March 2027.

Viking Mines has advanced its Linka Tungsten Project by completing a conceptual process flowsheet that incorporates recent metallurgical results and enables future processing upgrades. Preliminary engineering and cost evaluations are underway ahead of planned drilling in the June quarter.

Genesis Minerals posted robust March quarter results with 67,497oz gold production and a cash pile nearing A$600 million, while accelerating development at Tower Hill and preparing to close a transformative A$639 million acquisition of Magnetic Resources.

VHM Ltd has secured board approval to develop its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project at full capacity, signalling a strategic pivot to meet surging global demand for critical minerals.

Westgold Resources has approved a $145 million expansion of its Higginsville Processing Hub, increasing capacity by 62.5% and aiming to lift Southern Goldfields production by 60,000 ounces annually while cutting processing costs by nearly a quarter.

Newmont Corporation’s 2025 Annual Report reveals a robust financial performance driven by higher gold prices and portfolio optimisation, alongside significant progress in key development projects and sustainability initiatives.

Cavalier Resources has reported significant gold assay results from its Miranda Target drilling near the Crawford Gold Project, underpinning strong project economics in a revised Pre-Feasibility Study.

Resolute Mining reported solid 2025 production and financial results, underpinned by strategic project developments in West Africa. The company’s updated Doropo feasibility study and robust cash position set the stage for significant growth in 2026.

Lindian Resources has optimised its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, increasing ore processing capacity by 25% and appointing Obsideo as the design and construction contractor for its processing plant. This upgrade significantly enhances the project's financial outlook while keeping capital costs within budget.

Ausgold Limited’s updated Definitive Feasibility Study for the Katanning Gold Project significantly boosts gold production forecasts and financial returns, underpinning a robust development pathway.

Volt Resources has locked in a $11.1 million equity investment from Unbounded Opportunities Fund to accelerate development of its Bunyu Graphite Project in Tanzania, aiming to boost production and cut costs.

International Graphite Limited projects robust financial returns from its new expandable graphite facility joint venture in Germany, targeting production start in mid-2027 with rapid payback and low capital costs.