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Lindian Resources confirms Kangankunde Rare Earths Project remains on track for first production in late 2026, with concurrent progress across construction, mining, and operational readiness. The company is expanding its operational footprint internationally and strengthening its team to support the transition from construction to production.

Macquarie Group reports a 30% profit increase in FY26 to A$4.85 billion as CEO Shemara Wikramanayake announces retirement, with Greg Ward set to take the helm in November 2026.

International Graphite Limited has appointed Liam Farley, CEO of Xcelsior Capital, to its board and increased its placement to $4.4 million, reinforcing its strategic push in graphite processing across Australia and Europe.

Great Divide Mining has secured a binding 12-month offtake agreement for 100% of its Challenger gold concentrate production, paving the way for steady export operations and revenue linked to benchmark gold prices.

Barton Gold Holdings has launched a Definitive Feasibility Study and appointed Bedrock Advisory Partners to steer financing for its Stage 1 operations at Central Gawler Mill, following a significant resource upgrade.

Admiralty Resources has ramped up production at its Mariposa Iron Ore Project in Chile, securing key contracts with Trafigura and Compañía Minera del Pacífico amid ongoing audit delays.

Manuka Resources is gearing up to recommence gold and silver production in the Cobar Basin by mid-2026 while awaiting a pivotal regulatory decision on its large-scale iron sands project in New Zealand.

Admiralty Resources has secured a pivotal contract with global trader Trafigura to market its Mariposa Iron Ore, marking a key step towards commercial production and revenue generation.

Aurora Labs has secured over A$900,000 in contracts with the Australian Defence Force, pushing forward its advanced propulsion systems and additive manufacturing capabilities. A strategic partnership with Sovereign Propulsion Systems aims to integrate these innovations into next-generation unmanned aerial systems.

Macro Metals Limited confirms key permitting milestones and advances offtake negotiations for its Extension Iron Ore Project, targeting construction readiness by late 2026.

Larvotto Resources has officially begun upgrading its Hillgrove processing plant in New South Wales, aiming for mid-2026 completion and a significant increase in antimony and gold production.

BP8 Indonesia has locked in a US$375,000 trade financing facility with Singapore’s Equenita Natural Resources, aiming to expand seaweed procurement and processing ahead of a new warehouse launch in Makassar.