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The U.S. District Court has upheld the federal permit for Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge project, removing key legal obstacles and enabling the company to advance construction of its critical minerals mine in Nevada.

Australian Critical Minerals has commenced its first diamond drilling program at the Flint gold-silver project in Peru, targeting a large hydrothermal system. The company has also expanded its tenure close to the San Juan silver project, enhancing its exploration footprint.

Astron Limited has completed a Bankable Feasibility Study for Phase 1 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, confirming robust economics and advanced financing talks ahead of a targeted Q2 2026 Final Investment Decision.

Boab Metals has received the crucial regulatory green light for its Sorby Hills project, clearing the way for full-scale mining operations and first concentrate production targeted in late 2027.

Cobalt Blue Holdings and Glomar Minerals have teamed up to develop a pioneering polymetallic nodule processing facility in the US, aiming to secure critical minerals for advanced manufacturing and defence sectors.

Bounty Oil & Gas has announced a comprehensive recapitalisation plan including a $4 million capital raise, a 30-for-1 share consolidation, and debt-to-equity conversions aimed at strengthening its balance sheet and funding Queensland oil projects.

Forrestania Resources has inked a binding agreement with Polaris Engineering to construct a new carbon-in-leach plant at Lake Johnston, aiming for commissioning by November 2026 and a throughput of 3.2 million tonnes per annum.

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary has reached a key environmental milestone for its hydrogen fluoride pilot plant in Tasmania, progressing construction and expanding its engineering team ahead of commissioning in late 2026.

Cavalier Resources has signed non-binding term sheets for a combined US$13 million gold prepayment and A$5 million gold loan to fund the Stage 1 development of its Crawford Gold Project, significantly improving project economics and financial flexibility amid softening gold prices.

Eden Innovations reports robust expansion of its EdenCrete® concrete additives in North and South America, driven by new contracts with major ready-mix concrete producers. The company’s low-carbon products are gaining traction amid growing sustainability demands.

Saturn Metals has appointed global engineering firm Ausenco to complete the Definitive Feasibility Study for its Apollo Hill Gold Project, aiming to advance the development of a major new gold operation in Western Australia.

Native Mineral Resources has successfully poured 560 ounces of gold doré at its Blackjack plant and is on track to begin mining at Podosky in April, advancing multiple projects in Queensland.