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Barton Gold Holdings has revealed a preliminary A$26 million refurbishment plan for its Central Gawler Mill, aiming to restart production by the end of 2026 with significant cost and operational advantages.

Meteoric Resources’ Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Caldeira Project in Brazil as a globally significant rare earths deposit, boasting robust economics, low operating costs, and strong sustainability credentials. The study underpins a 20-year mine life with substantial growth potential amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

Aurelia Metals has successfully met its FY25 production and cost guidance, while advancing key mining projects and maintaining a robust cash position of $110 million.

Aurelia Metals has successfully met its FY25 production and cost guidance, driven by a strong ramp-up at Federation Mine and the start of development at Great Cobar. The company’s solid quarterly performance underpins its growth ambitions for FY26.

AIC Mines has delivered strong FY25 production and financial results while securing key contracts and financing to expand its Eloise processing plant and advance the Jericho copper deposit development.

Regis Resources closed FY25 with gold production near the top of guidance and a robust cash and bullion position of $517 million. The company’s FY26 outlook maintains steady production while ramping up growth investments amid ongoing legal and exploration developments.

Metals Australia Ltd has significantly expanded its Lac Carheil graphite project resource with a 595% increase in graphitic carbon intercepts, setting the stage for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and advanced mine planning.

Hillgrove Resources reported operational gains and exploration success in Q2 2025, despite lower copper output due to grade variability. The Nugent acceleration project is progressing ahead of schedule, setting the stage for increased throughput and cost efficiencies in 2026.

BHP has reported record copper and iron ore production for FY25, while revising upward the capital cost and timeline for its Jansen Stage 1 potash project. The miner’s operational strength contrasts with ongoing challenges in nickel and coal segments.

Yancoal’s June quarter report reveals steady coal production despite weather disruptions and a dip in realised prices, supported by a robust $1.8 billion cash reserve. The company remains confident in hitting upper-end production guidance amid ongoing market volatility.

Freehill Mining is progressing towards restarting operations at its Yerbas Buenas magnetite mine with a targeted six-month timeline, while exploration at the adjoining El Dorado project reveals promising magnetite and copper-gold potential.

Pivotal Metals has enhanced its Midrim Field exploration announcement by adding detailed assay data and launching an AI-driven program targeting high-grade copper-nickel-PGM deposits in Canada’s Belleterre-Angliers Greenstone Belt. The company aims to leverage historic drilling successes and modern geophysics to unlock new discoveries.