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Terra Critical Minerals has expanded its footprint in New South Wales with a new exploration license at the historic Silent Grove tin project, revealing significant historical tin mineralisation up to 5.21%. The company plans modern exploration to unlock this critical mineral’s potential amid rising global demand.

Felix Gold has secured a bulk sampling permit to extract 1,600 tons of high-grade antimony ore from its Treasure Creek project in Alaska, marking a pivotal step towards near-term production. The permit supports multiple production pathways, including toll treatment in 2026 and a dedicated smelter by 2027.

St Barbara Limited is on track to complete key transactions with Lingbao Gold Group and Kumul Mineral Holdings, unlocking A$370 million in cash and advancing the New Simberi Gold Project.

AdAlta Limited has been granted a key Canadian patent for its anti-fibrotic drug AD-214, completing its composition of matter protection across all major commercial markets. This milestone strengthens the company’s intellectual property portfolio and underpins its commercial strategy for AD-214.

Impact Minerals has identified substantial sulphate clay deposits at its Salmon Gums Project, defining an Exploration Target of up to 4.3 million tonnes with significant potash content, advancing plans for fertiliser and acid production.

Advanced Energy Minerals is ramping up production capacity at its Quebec plant, leveraging patented low-cost technology and renewable energy to meet booming global demand for high purity alumina.

Theta Gold Mines has locked in a key manufacturing contract for its TGME Gold Project, securing critical equipment that keeps the project on track for commissioning in late 2026 and first gold production early next year.

Almonty Industries has commenced commercial production at its flagship Sangdong Mine in South Korea and secured more than US$200 million through Nasdaq IPO and equity offerings to fund expansion projects. Despite rising revenues driven by soaring tungsten prices, the company reported a significant net loss due to non-cash derivative liabilities.

Image Resources NL has extended its prepayment facility term to December 2026 and negotiated a six-month repayment holiday to ease cashflow pressures amid a soft mineral sands market.

Horizon Oil has released a first supplementary and replacement bidder’s statement for its off-market takeover offer for Cue Energy, proposing a mix of cash and shares that values Cue at a 10-14% premium. The deal aims to create a diversified oil and gas producer across Asia-Pacific with significant synergies.

EQ Resources Limited showcased its strategic position as a leading tungsten producer with strong growth ambitions amid a tightening global supply deficit. The company’s dual operations in Australia and Spain underpin its role in securing ethical tungsten supply chains for Western markets.

Lodestar Minerals has verified xenotime as the dominant heavy rare earth mineral at its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona, highlighting critical elements essential for US defence and clean energy. The discovery positions the project as a strategic domestic source of scarce heavy rare earths.