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Ardea Resources enters FY2027 with its flagship Goongarrie Hub still short of a completed definitive feasibility study, even as Japanese partners and governments deepen their support. The company reported a A$24.6 million consolidated loss, while future funding arrangements beyond the current DFS program remain unresolved.

Australian Rare Earths has converted Koppamurra from an exploration story into a defined rare earths development case, with an A$858 million after-tax PFS NPV and a maiden Ore Reserve. The next test is less geological than financial: the company must fund the path from pilot processing to construction while carrying a material going-concern warning.

International Graphite has arranged approximately $1.5 million in non-dilutive finance with National Australia Bank to fund construction of its Collie graphite processing facility. The project remains targeted for production building completion in Q2 2027, but the funding adds future repayment obligations as the company moves closer to commissioning.

Toubani Resources is poised to begin construction on its Kobada Gold Project in Mali after securing key environmental approvals and a substantial financing package. The company is advancing rapidly towards becoming a major gold producer in Africa.

International Graphite Limited projects robust financial returns from its new expandable graphite facility joint venture in Germany, targeting production start in mid-2027 with rapid payback and low capital costs.

Antilles Gold advances its Cuban mining ambitions with a binding EPC contract signed and construction slated to begin early next year at the Nueva Sabana copper-gold project.

Highfield Resources has fully terminated its senior secured project finance facility, exiting its last lenders to focus on cash preservation and alternative funding for its Muga Potash Project in Spain.

Celsius Resources reports steady progress on the MCB Copper-Gold Project feasibility and engineering design, while engaging multiple parties in financing discussions including a new memorandum of understanding with Kiri Industries.

Minbos Resources has approved over A$800,000 in long lead item orders to advance Stage 2 construction of its Subantando Fertilizer Plant in Angola, supported by sovereign and development financing.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has secured a new $9.2 million senior loan and extended a $17.6 million facility, enhancing its portfolio diversification and maintaining its FY25 distribution guidance.

Garda Property Group has reaffirmed its FY25 income return at 7.2 cents per security and upgraded its distribution payout ratio to 95% of FFO. The group plans to sell its North Lakes industrial site for $114 million and is marketing its Cairns Corporate Tower, aiming to reduce gearing and reposition as a focused industrial REIT.

Arcadia Minerals reports ongoing joint venture discussions across its Namibian projects and initiates a competitive bidding process for Swanson Tantalum Mine construction financing following a funding agreement termination.