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Meteoric Resources has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the approval of its Preliminary Environmental License for the Caldeira Rare Earths Project, enabling the company to progress towards construction and first production targeted for 2028. The company also commissioned its pilot plant, producing its first batches of rare earth carbonate.

Meteoric Resources has obtained the Preliminary Environmental Licence without restriction for its Caldeira Rare Earth Ionic Clay Project in Brazil, clearing a key regulatory hurdle and keeping the project on track for mid-2026 construction.

Ausgold Limited’s updated Definitive Feasibility Study for the Katanning Gold Project significantly boosts gold production forecasts and financial returns, underpinning a robust development pathway.

Jindalee Lithium has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its McDermitt Lithium Project’s Exploration Plan, paving the way for expanded drilling and advancing the project towards a feasibility study.

DevEx Resources has pinpointed a promising uranium drill target at its Sandfire Prospect, just north of the historic Nabarlek Mine in the Northern Territory. The discovery, based on gravity and geochemical surveys, sets the stage for drilling in 2026 within a globally significant uranium province.

Yugo Metals has raised $3.5 million to fund its first-ever diamond drilling program targeting gold anomalies at its Sinjakovo project in Bosnia. The company also advances community and regulatory engagement for its Sockovac license while maintaining a cautious cash position.

Silver Mines Limited progresses regulatory approvals for its flagship Bowdens Silver Project in NSW, secures $34 million through capital raising, and acquires promising US exploration assets, setting the stage for growth.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reported strong progress in its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project with high recovery rates and production milestones, while also expanding and resuming drilling at its Overland Uranium Project. The company bolstered its financial position through government grants and option exercises.

Blackstone Minerals has secured $22.6 million to accelerate exploration at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, revealing promising high-grade surface mineralization and advancing community and regulatory approvals. The company also formed a strategic joint venture to develop its Ta Khoa Nickel Project in Vietnam, positioning itself in the growing battery metals market.

Ausmon Resources has completed a 23-hole aircore drilling program at its Parrakie tenement in South Australia, revealing encouraging preliminary rare earth element concentrations. The results pave the way for further exploration and resource definition in the Limestone Coast REEs Project.

Capricorn Metals maintains a robust 4.0 million ounce gold reserve as of June 2025, with significant drilling success at Mt Gibson and ongoing updates planned for both Mt Gibson and Karlawinda projects in FY26.

Estrella Resources has secured all approvals to begin maiden drilling at its Werumata limestone project, targeting a substantial 500 million tonne resource near key infrastructure in Timor-Leste.