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St Barbara Limited’s latest Feasibility Study confirms the Simberi Expansion Project as a long-life, low-cost gold and silver operation with robust economics and a 13-year mine life. The project promises over 2 million ounces of gold production and competitive costs, pending key regulatory approvals.

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.

Star Minerals has received mining approval for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, setting the stage for mining to commence in early 2026. With robust production targets and a key partnership in place, the project is poised to advance swiftly.

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.

VBX Limited has confirmed the quality and scale of its Wuudagu C bauxite deposit through comprehensive infill drilling, reinforcing its Preliminary Feasibility Study and advancing its Definitive Feasibility Study with metallurgical optimization.

Ardea Resources updates its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, confirming a streamlined processing approach and a new sale product that could enhance project economics and market reach.

West Coast Silver and Artemis Resources have signed a non-binding MOU to assess processing Elizabeth Hill silver ore at Artemis’s Radio Hill plant, aiming to fast-track development while managing capital costs.

Alliance Aviation Services reported record FY25 revenue and flying hours but faces margin pressures from rising costs and a major contract renegotiation. The company’s refreshed leadership is focused on operational improvements and debt reduction in FY26.

Rumble Resources’ latest Scoping Study reveals a promising underground gold mining project at Western Queen South with low capital costs and strong financial returns, setting the stage for rapid development and potential resource expansion.

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.

Axel REE Limited reports promising metallurgical results from its Caladão Project in Brazil, confirming a magnet-rich ionic clay system with rare earth grades comparable to established Asian operations. These findings underpin a low-capital, low-operating cost in-situ leach development strategy.

Aura Energy’s 2025 AGM highlights strong uranium market fundamentals and strategic progress on its Tiris Project, despite some engineering delays. The company also strengthens its board and deepens ties in Mauritania as it prepares for production.