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Boab Metals has locked in a A$236 million syndicated loan split evenly between AUD and USD tranches to fund the Sorby Hills Silver-Lead Project, with first drawdown expected in Q3 2026 and production targeted for late 2027.

KGL Resources delivers a robust Baseline Economic Model for its Jervois Copper-Silver-Gold Project, highlighting a pre-tax NPV8 of A$1.226 billion and a 37% IRR, underpinning imminent project financing and construction plans.

Elementos Limited has made significant strides in developing its tin and tungsten assets, with progress on Oropesa’s permitting and a major resource upgrade at Cleveland. A $29.5 million strategic placement bolsters its balance sheet for upcoming milestones.

Aldoro Resources has achieved an exceptional ~99% strontium extraction from its Kameelburg Project ore using simple ambient-temperature acid leaching, positioning the asset as a rare, low-complexity source amid soaring global strontium prices and supply disruptions.

Golden State Mining Limited has reinforced its leadership and maintained disciplined exploration efforts across its Western Australian projects, holding a cash balance of $1.3 million at the end of March 2026.

The L1 Global Long Short Fund (ASX:GLS) faced a challenging March quarter amid the Iran War-driven oil supply shock but maintains strong performance since inception through active portfolio adjustments and thematic focus on copper, gold, and infrastructure.

Mineral Resources has priced a US$1.3 billion senior unsecured notes offering to refinance higher-cost debt, reduce annual finance expenses by $48 million, and extend its weighted average debt maturity from 3.1 to 5 years.

Paladin Energy has lifted its uranium production guidance for FY2026 at the Langer Heinrich Mine, citing strong ramp-up progress and improved processing metrics. The company also trimmed capital expenditure forecasts while maintaining sales and cost outlooks amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Alcoa Corporation reported a sharp rise in first quarter 2026 net income to $425 million, driven by higher aluminium prices and a completed smelter restart, even as alumina production and shipments declined due to seasonal and external disruptions.

Lightning Minerals pivots to a gold-led Australian strategy, elevating its Mt Turner Project as the core value driver while shedding non-core lithium assets. The company aims to capitalise on strong initial drilling success and disciplined capital allocation amid evolving commodity cycles.

Koba Resources has launched a 2,500m drilling campaign at its Everest Prospect within the Yarramba Uranium Project, aiming to expand on last year’s high-grade uranium discoveries across a 4km strike. Results are anticipated in May as the company targets thicker, higher-grade zones amid a strong uranium market.

Metallium Limited has marked a pivotal quarter with over 40 Flash Joule Heating campaigns completed and a strategic capital raise boosting cash reserves to A$82 million. The company is gearing up for multi-reactor operation at its Texas campus, underpinned by long-term agreements with Indium Corporation and Glencore.