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Metal Bank reports exceptional gold recovery results from its Seven Leaders Prospect near Kalgoorlie, highlighting a 72.5% gravity recovery and over 99% leaching efficiency, underpinning its near-term production ambitions.

Viridis Mining’s Colossus Rare Earth Project has been selected for Brazil’s Climate and Ecological Transformation Investment Platform, enhancing its access to international capital ahead of a key investment decision.

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.

Toubani Resources has given the green light to its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, marking a significant milestone with construction now underway and first gold production targeted for late 2027.

Star Minerals has obtained the crucial Native Vegetation Clearing Permit, completing all regulatory approvals to commence mining at the Tumblegum South Gold Project in Western Australia.

Nova Minerals has signed a Scheme Implementation Deed to redomicile to the US, aiming for a primary NYSE listing while retaining a secondary ASX listing via CDIs. The move seeks to align corporate structure with its Alaskan operations and enhance access to US capital markets.

Sunrise Energy Metals has completed a feasibility study for its Syerston Scandium Project, revealing a low-cost, long-life operation poised to supply critical scandium amid tightening Chinese export controls. The project targets production by mid-2028 with strong government backing and a growing global market.

Black Cat Syndicate has begun processing ore from its Fingals and Majestic mines through the Lakewood Mill and approved a $20 million expansion to boost capacity by 25%, aiming to lower costs and enhance cash flow.

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.

Bellevue Gold Limited has approved a $35-40 million paste plant to boost gold recovery by around 7%, while fully pre-delivering its June 2026 gold hedges, strengthening its financial position for growth and exploration.

Centaurus Metals has successfully produced over half a tonne of high-grade direct reduction pellet feed from its Jambreiro Iron Ore Project, confirming the product's quality and advancing off-take discussions.

Godolphin Resources has released a Scoping Study for its Lewis Ponds project in NSW, revealing strong economics with a 12-year mine life and a pre-tax NPV of AUD$481 million under conservative metal prices.