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St Barbara Limited confirms a robust Simberi Expansion Project with a 13-year life of mine plan delivering 2.2 million ounces of gold and annual production exceeding 220,000 ounces from FY28. The project’s strong economics and infrastructure upgrades position it as a significant growth driver amid regulatory uncertainties.

Predictive Discovery Limited has reported robust drilling results at its Bankan Gold Project in Guinea, alongside key environmental approvals and a strategic A$69 million capital raise, positioning the company for accelerated development.

Cavalier Resources has signed a non-binding US$11 million streaming finance term sheet with Raptor International to fund the Stage 1 open pit development of its Crawford Gold Project, backed by a robust updated Pre-Feasibility Study.

Lithium Universe Limited’s Definitive Feasibility Study confirms the economic viability of its Bécancour Lithium Refinery, projecting robust returns even amid subdued lithium prices. The project aims to produce 18,270 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate, leveraging proven Jiangsu technology and a counter-cyclical development strategy.

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

Arizona Lithium Limited is set to deploy Koch Technology Solutions’ first commercial-scale Li-Pro DLE unit at its Prairie Project, marking a pivotal advancement in lithium extraction from oilfield brines.

Lithium Universe Limited reveals a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Bécancour Lithium Refinery, confirming strong economic viability and progressing towards a Definitive Feasibility Study. Strategic logistics partnerships and funding plans position the company to capitalize on North America's growing lithium demand.

Jindalee Lithium’s latest quarterly report confirms a 63-year life for its McDermitt Lithium Project, underpinned by robust financial metrics and a maiden ore reserve that taps just a fraction of its vast resource.

Impact Minerals reports a maiden Measured Resource at its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina Project and secures $2.87 million in government funding to accelerate pilot plant development, while progressing exploration and IPO plans for other assets.

Voltaic Strategic Resources has acquired a 4.2% shareholding in Geopacific Resources, gaining strategic exposure to the Woodlark Gold Project in Papua New Guinea, a well-capitalised development with a 12-year mine life and significant exploration upside.