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Sarytogan Graphite Limited has reported the last batch of assays from its Reserve definition drilling at the Sarytogan Deposit, confirming thick, high-grade graphite mineralisation that will underpin a resource upgrade and advance its Definitive Feasibility Study.

Genmin Limited has made significant progress on its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with PowerChina submitting competitive engineering and construction proposals and the company securing A$15 million in director-related loans during the quarter.

Cavalier Resources has raised $2.14 million through a discounted share placement to fund a 5,000m extensional drilling program at its Crawford Gold Project, aiming to underpin future mining stages. The revised Pre-Feasibility Study confirms robust economics with a strong NPV and IRR.

Winchester Energy reported a slight dip in production but secured a strategic 30% farm-out deal for its Varn waterflood project, alongside significant board restructuring.

Anson Resources has inked a key lithium supply deal with LG Energy Solution and made significant progress on its Green River Lithium Project in Utah, backed by a $5 million capital raise.

Hawsons Iron Limited reports solid progress on its Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Hawsons Iron Project, alongside promising metallurgical research with CSIRO and a successful $1.9 million capital raise.

Australian Vanadium Limited advances its vertically integrated vanadium strategy with key regulatory approvals, manufacturing expansions, and a new $10 million loan facility, positioning itself for major energy storage projects.

Hastings Technology Metals has completed a transformative joint venture with Wyloo for its Yangibana Rare Earths Project, eliminating $123 million in debt and divesting its gold portfolio to sharpen its rare earths focus.

Star Minerals has submitted key mining and environmental permits for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, backed by exceptional shallow gold drilling results and a $1.5 million capital raise. The company targets mining commencement in early 2026 amid robust project economics.

Image Resources NL reported a strong third quarter in 2025 with significant increases in heavy mineral concentrate production and sales at its Atlas project, despite challenging weather and port delays. However, the company has trimmed its shipment guidance for the year due to weaker market conditions and logistical issues.

Ioneer Ltd has enhanced the economics of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project by cutting leach retention time, boosting lithium and boron production and improving key financial metrics with minimal capital cost increase.

Arafura Rare Earths has made decisive strides in funding its Nolans Project, securing up to US$400 million in conditional and indicative investments from Australian and US government-linked financiers, alongside a strong equity raise.