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Theta Gold Mines has officially begun construction at its flagship TGME Gold Mine in South Africa, securing key contracts and funding support that pave the way for production by early 2027.

Ventia Services Group has won two major Defence Base Services Transformation contracts worth $2.7 billion, reinforcing its long-term role in supporting Australian Defence infrastructure.

Estrella Resources has released its first assay results from the Ira Miri manganese prospect in Timor-Leste, revealing significant high-grade manganese intersections and reshaping its exploration strategy to focus on primary and secondary manganese beds.

Manuka Resources’ subsidiary Trans-Tasman Resources has entered a pivotal phase as an expert panel starts assessing its Fast Track application for seabed mining off New Zealand’s coast, aiming to unlock significant economic and mineral export potential.

G50 Corp confirms a major district-scale discovery of precious and strategic metals at Golconda, Arizona, following its spring 2025 drilling program. The company will detail the findings and future plans in an upcoming webinar.

OD6 Metals has unveiled a breakthrough nanofiltration technology at its Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project, achieving over 80% acid recovery that promises to significantly cut processing costs and enhance project economics.

Askari Metals has marked a pivotal quarter with strategic acquisitions in Ethiopia’s gold and copper sectors and advanced polymetallic exploration in Namibia, while securing fresh capital to fuel its African growth ambitions.

Manuka Resources has launched an $8 million entitlement offer to fund its Cobar Basin production restart, updated reserves at its Wonawinta silver and Mt Boppy gold mines, and reported strong economics for its New Zealand Taranaki VTM iron sands project advancing through fast-track approvals.

QEM Limited has appointed Robert Cooper as its new CEO and secured $2.05 million in funding, while progressing key regulatory and technical milestones for its Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project.

Black Dragon Gold progresses its Salave Gold Project’s strategic investment application amid positive community support and reports a stable cash position at quarter-end.

Tivan Limited has taken significant strides in financing its Speewah Fluorite Project, securing a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia and moving into the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility’s due diligence phase. These developments mark important progress toward full project funding and highlight fluorite’s rising strategic importance.

Volt Group Limited (ASX – VPR) has initiated an on-market share buy-back of up to 5% of its issued capital, aligning with its capital management strategy as it advances commercialisation of its innovative zero-emission technologies.