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Ronin Resources has made significant strides in its La Punilla gold-silver project in Argentina, while navigating socio-political hurdles in Colombia and refining its lithium exploration efforts in Canada. The company maintains a solid cash position as it pursues new business opportunities.

Fin Resources Limited reported subdued exploration activity in Q1 2025 amid weak lithium prices but secured $445,000 via convertible notes and outlined plans for McKenzie Springs exploration.

Castile Resources has added critical mineral bismuth as a by-product to its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study, leveraging a dramatic price surge driven by Chinese export restrictions.

Deterra Royalties Limited reported a 4% increase in portfolio revenue to AUD 61.9 million for the March 2025 quarter, driven by robust iron ore royalties and record gold margins. The company also marked a major milestone with the Final Investment Decision and full funding secured for Phase 1 of the Thacker Pass Lithium Project, targeting production in 2027.

IRIS Metals has reported a JORC-compliant initial lithium resource at its Beecher Project, alongside high-grade drilling results at Tin Mountain, setting the stage for near-term production and resource expansion in South Dakota.

Energy Metals Limited has reported a 12% increase in uranium resources at its flagship Bigrlyi Joint Venture, strengthening its position amid a stable uranium market and robust cash reserves. The company is advancing exploration plans across its Northern Territory and Western Australia projects for 2025.

Canadian Phosphate Limited reported a steady rise in Q1 sales to $534,000, driven by US demand, with a significant capacity expansion at a key customer set to boost Q2 performance. The company also advances exploration and permitting efforts amid shifting North American phosphate dynamics.

Resource Mining Corporation (ASX: RMI) reported promising initial gold assays from its Saudi Arabian projects and is evaluating near-term gold production in Tanzania, while managing a constrained cash position and new funding arrangements.

Elementos Limited has delivered a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Oropesa Tin Project in Spain, secured key partnerships, and commenced new drilling at its Cleveland Project in Tasmania, all against a backdrop of rising tin prices driven by global supply disruptions.

Arrow Minerals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource of 185 million tonnes at 42.3% alumina for its Niagara Bauxite Project, alongside strong progress on a scoping study targeting June 2025 completion. The company is also advancing its Simandou North Iron Project with strategic partnerships and metallurgical work.

Piche Resources has extended its Cerro Chacon gold-silver mineralised corridor to 14km and identified multiple high-grade uranium zones at Sierra Cuadrada, setting the stage for an 8,000m drilling campaign in 2Q 2025.

Australasian Metals Limited is streamlining its portfolio to concentrate on near-term exploration wins, launching a new IP survey at its promising May Queen gold project while exiting less viable ventures.