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Astral Resources reports strong assay results from in-fill drilling at the Iris Deposit within its Mandilla Gold Project, revealing high-grade gold intercepts that support an upcoming resource upgrade and ongoing feasibility studies.

Mineral Resources Limited has released its inaugural Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves statements for the Pilbara Hub, revealing a substantial 161 million tonnes resource and 50.7 million tonnes reserve at robust iron grades. The inclusion of the Lamb Creek deposit promises to extend the hub’s production profile by five years, pending approvals.

Ark Mines reports its Stage-3 drilling at Sandy Mitchell is ahead of schedule, aiming to nearly quintuple its measured mineral resource and fuel a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study.

PolarX Limited has struck a significant joint venture deal with Northern Star Resources, enabling the gold producer to earn up to a 70% interest in the Alaska Range Project through staged investments totaling US$39 million. This partnership aims to accelerate exploration and resource expansion at key copper and gold deposits in Alaska.

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.