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International Graphite Limited has finalized the purchase of industrial land in Collie, Western Australia, setting the stage for Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising facility amid rising global demand.

5E Advanced Materials reports progress on its California boron project with a new feasibility study and equity raises, while highlighting ongoing funding uncertainties.

WIN Metals Ltd has confirmed the technical and financial viability of its Butchers Creek Gold Project in Western Australia, outlining a 9-year mine plan with strong financial metrics and significant upside potential.

Capricorn Metals has released a conceptual study indicating promising underground mining opportunities at its Orion South deposit within the Mt Gibson Gold Project, potentially boosting gold production beyond current open pit plans.

Cavalier Resources has raised $2.14 million through a discounted share placement to fund a 5,000m extensional drilling program at its Crawford Gold Project, aiming to underpin future mining stages. The revised Pre-Feasibility Study confirms robust economics with a strong NPV and IRR.

Ioneer Ltd has enhanced the economics of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project by cutting leach retention time, boosting lithium and boron production and improving key financial metrics with minimal capital cost increase.

Arafura Rare Earths has made decisive strides in funding its Nolans Project, securing up to US$400 million in conditional and indicative investments from Australian and US government-linked financiers, alongside a strong equity raise.

Ramelius Resources has released a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Rebecca-Roe Gold Project, confirming strong economics with a post-tax NPV of A$692 million and average annual production of 130,000 ounces over nine years.

Aura Energy has made significant strides in funding and development of its Tiris Uranium Project in Mauritania, while legislative progress in Sweden could unlock value at its Häggån Polymetallic Project. Rising uranium prices and secured offtake agreements underpin a positive outlook.

Capricorn Metals maintains a robust 4.0 million ounce gold reserve as of June 2025, with significant drilling success at Mt Gibson and ongoing updates planned for both Mt Gibson and Karlawinda projects in FY26.

Wia Gold Limited has completed a Scoping Study for its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia, confirming its potential as a long-life, economically viable open pit mine with strong financial metrics and a clear path to development.

Kingsland Minerals’ scoping study confirms the Leliyn Graphite Project in the Northern Territory as a low-cost, globally competitive graphite producer with strong financial metrics and growth potential.