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Australian Silica Quartz Group (ASQ) reports promising kaolin beneficiation results from its White Swan Project, with dry processing boosting kaolinite content to 83% and early ceramic tests confirming product quality. Chinese market feedback signals robust demand amid dwindling domestic supplies.

Sheffield Resources reported a 20% rise in ore mined and an 11% increase in concentrate production at its Thunderbird Mine, alongside an 8% jump in zircon prices amid improving market conditions.

Firebird Metals has validated its proprietary Lithium Manganese Rich (LMR) cathode materials, achieving discharge capacities on par with commercial references and significantly surpassing conventional LFP and high-nickel NCM cathodes. This milestone underscores Firebird's integrated battery materials strategy and sets the stage for advanced optimisation at its Australian Demonstration Plant.

Racura Oncology has hit key clinical milestones in its RC220 development, including first patient dosing in a lung cancer trial and dose escalation in a cardioprotection study, supported by a strong $34.3 million cash position.

Akora Resources has successfully raised $3.3 million through a placement and entitlement offer, advancing its high-grade Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar following a key mining permit grant.

Southern Cross Gold’s latest drill results from Sunday Creek reveal a 481-metre continuous gold zone connecting the Christina prospect to Golden Dyke and extending into Rising Sun, including multiple high-grade hits up to 496 g/t gold.

Siren Gold's mining permit application for Sams Creek was declined, yet the company reports strong exploration progress at Queen Charlotte and Langdons projects, positioning for future drilling.

Wide Open Agriculture (ASX: WOA) is executing a major strategic pivot by closing its German production site and transitioning to a capital-light contract manufacturing model to improve economics and scale lupin protein production.

Iluka Resources reported a rebound in zircon sales and prices in Q2 2026, while advancing its Eneabba rare earths refinery to nearly 60% completion and securing a key rare earths offtake deal.

RLF AgTech posted a seasonally strong June quarter with $7.1 million in cash receipts, driven by record pre-season payments in China and tight cost control that brought operating cash flow close to breakeven.

GWR Group Limited has progressed its Prospect Ridge Magnesite Project with a detailed technical review and fieldwork, while maintaining a solid cash reserve of $37 million and a $41 million stake in Tungsten Mining NL. The company continues to manage the transfer of Wiluna tenements to Gold Valley amid outstanding state royalties and a payment plan agreement.

Bannerman Energy advances Etango uranium project with early works on track and CNNC Overseas Limited investment nearing completion, targeting a positive Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.