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Ark Mines is advancing its Stage-3 drilling program at the Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project ahead of schedule, targeting a substantial increase in measured resources to underpin a Pre-Feasibility Study in early 2026.

RAM Essential Services Property Fund (REP) posted a reduced net loss for FY25 alongside stable distributions and extended its debt facility to January 2027, maintaining a focus on essential healthcare and retail properties amid a cautious economic outlook.

Ark Mines has landed a $4.5 million investment from Queensland’s Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, accelerating development at its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project with production targeted for late 2027.

Perpetual Resources has reported exceptional preliminary caesium oxide grades up to 30.11% at its Igrejinha prospect, underscoring the strategic potential of this rare mineral amid constrained global supply. Certified assays and maiden drilling results are anticipated soon, promising to clarify the project's economic outlook.

Dreadnought Resources reports promising assay results from initial drilling at its Mangaroon Gold Project, revealing thick, high-grade gold intercepts near surface and a new discovery at the Lesgo prospect.

Diversified United Investment Limited reported a 5.4% rise in statutory profit to $38 million for FY2025, alongside a zero-debt position and a maintained fully franked dividend of 9 cents per share.

Gorilla Gold reports exceptional high-grade gold intercepts from step-out drilling at its Sovereign deposit, significantly extending mineralisation down-dip and along strike. This breakthrough sets the stage for a major resource upgrade at the Comet Vale Project later this year.

BHP has reported record copper and iron ore production for FY25, delivering robust financial results despite a challenging commodity price environment. The company is advancing key growth projects and maintaining strong capital discipline.

Burgundy Diamond Mines has released an updated Life of Mine plan for its Ekati Diamond Mine, extending operations through 2040 with robust economics from the Fox Underground Project. The update includes revised resource and reserve estimates and a deferred Point Lake open pit mining schedule.

Orezone Gold Corporation reported a robust first half of 2025 with net earnings of $36.7 million and advanced its Bomboré mine expansion, while completing a significant ASX IPO.

Beacon Minerals has completed a major drilling phase at the Lady Ida Iguana Deposit, revealing outstanding high-grade gold results that bolster confidence ahead of production plans. The discovery of a high-grade corridor could reshape the project's economic outlook.

Stellar Resources has confirmed that large-scale X-Ray Transmission ore sorting trials at its Heemskirk Tin Project significantly increase tin head grade while reducing processing costs. The promising results are now shaping the project's Prefeasibility Study.