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Arizona Lithium has achieved a landmark regulatory approval for Phase 1 production at its Prairie Lithium Project, marking the first lithium brine operation sanctioned in Saskatchewan. Updated drilling and modeling have significantly expanded the project's resource base and production potential.

Core Lithium has doubled the Grants Ore Reserve by shifting to underground mining, lifting total Finniss Ore Reserves to 10.73 million tonnes at 1.29% lithium oxide. This update supports a robust 10-year mine plan with potential for extended operations.

Bega Group is consolidating its Strathmerton cheese operations into its Ridge Street site by mid-2026, targeting significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Ioneer Ltd reveals promising Falcon gravity concentration testwork results that enhance lithium grade and yield at its Rhyolite Ridge project, underpinning future expansion potential.

Barton Gold Holdings has released an Optimised Scoping Study for its Tunkillia Gold Project, revealing significant improvements in project economics, including a sub-one-year payback and reduced capital expenditure. The study paves the way for accelerated feasibility work and funding efforts.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation updates on the financial impact of new US tariffs, outlining a multi-pronged mitigation strategy and revising its FY25 sales outlook amid market uncertainty.

Finder Energy has advanced its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oilfields development by completing a comprehensive subsea concept study, delivering refined cost estimates and development scenarios that strengthen project economics and de-risking efforts.

Woolworths Group reported a 3.2% rise in total sales to $17.3 billion for Q3 FY2025, driven by strong growth in Australian Food, B2B, and New Zealand segments, alongside a 15.7% surge in eCommerce. However, BIG W’s sales decline and profit outlook challenges temper the overall performance.

Resolute Mining has acquired AngloGold Ashanti’s Doropo and ABC gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire for US$150 million plus contingent payments, significantly boosting its resource base and positioning for production growth beyond 500,000 ounces annually by 2030.

Resolute Mining has agreed to acquire the Doropo and ABC gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire from AngloGold Ashanti for US$150 million, significantly boosting its production profile and expanding into a new mining jurisdiction.

Tartana Minerals has made significant strides towards boosting copper output by signing a key agreement to process ore at the Mungana facility, securing a $10 million financing package, and winning a government grant for exploration drilling.

Conrad Asia Energy has secured a pivotal Gas Sales Agreement with Indonesia’s state utility PLN, linking Mako gas prices to the Indonesian Crude Price and advancing its farmout strategy while increasing its stake in the Duyung PSC to 91.5%.