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Golden State Mining has received key approvals for a targeted 1,000m air-core drilling program at its Southern Cross East project, aiming to test a robust gold-in-soil anomaly. Meanwhile, encouraging rock chip results from the Canning Hill Gold Project reinforce the company’s growing exploration momentum in Western Australia.

Ardiden Limited reported limited exploration activities during the March 2025 quarter at its Pickle Lake Gold Project, prioritizing the Eastern Hub for near-term opportunities while maintaining a strong cash position and no debt.

Carawine Resources reports a critical quarter marked by a looming Federal Court hearing on a compulsory acquisition by major shareholder QGold, alongside a $1.7 million loan facility that underpins ongoing operations amid deferred exploration programs.

Vault Minerals reported robust March quarter results with 87,110 ounces of gold produced and significant progress on the King of the Hills plant upgrade, underpinning its medium to long-term growth strategy.

Argent Minerals reported robust exploration progress in the March 2025 quarter, revealing extensive silver-gold-copper-lead-zinc mineralisation across multiple NSW prospects and exceptional gold grades at Trunkey Creek. The company maintains a solid cash position to advance its projects.

AuMEGA Metals reported robust progress in Q1 2025, advancing drilling programs, expanding its Bunker Hill project footprint, and appointing a seasoned exploration leader, all while maintaining a strong cash position.

Dart Mining has entered a $3.4 million option agreement with Infinity Lithium to divest its non-core Victorian exploration assets, enabling Dart to sharpen its focus on Queensland projects while Infinity expands in Victoria.

Terrain Minerals reports robust March quarter progress with standout gold and silver drilling results at Smokebush, alongside advancing gallium and rare earth projects and a strategic capital raise.

Canterbury Resources has reported significant advances at its Briggs Copper Project, including enhanced metallurgical recoveries and a resource upgrade, underpinning a scoping study on track for mid-2025 completion.

Somerset Minerals Ltd has raised $2.39 million to fund its maiden drilling and surface sampling campaign at the Coppermine copper-silver project in Nunavut, targeting high-grade mineralisation supported by strong geophysical and historical data.

Prospect Resources has declared a maiden JORC-compliant copper resource of 107.2 million tonnes at 0.5% copper at its Mumbezhi Project in Zambia, alongside securing a strategic A$15.2 million investment from First Quantum Minerals. This milestone advances the project towards development with Phase 2 drilling planned for Q2 2025.

Australasian Metals Limited is streamlining its portfolio to concentrate on near-term exploration wins, launching a new IP survey at its promising May Queen gold project while exiting less viable ventures.