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29Metals delivered a robust December quarter at its Golden Grove mine with strong copper and zinc production, while Capricorn Copper remains suspended pending critical regulatory approvals. The company is progressing key growth projects and board changes as it navigates liquidity and operational challenges.

Lithium Universe has launched the engineering phase for a modular photovoltaic panel recycling plant that integrates cutting-edge technologies to recover high-purity silver, responding to soaring silver prices and rising demand from electric vehicles.

Critical Metals Corp reports robust 2025 drilling results at the Tanbreez Rare Earths Project, confirming consistent high-grade rare earth mineralisation with strategic metals. These findings underpin plans for resource growth and mine development.

Prospect Resources has confirmed significant gold by-product mineralisation at its Nyungu Central deposit, potentially boosting the economics of the Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia. Updated resource estimates incorporating these findings are expected in Q1 2026.

Janus Electric has appointed Ben Hutt as CEO and Managing Director, aiming to fast-track its innovative exchangeable battery systems for heavy transport. Hutt’s extensive energy transition and capital markets experience positions the company for its next growth phase.

VHM Limited has terminated its offtake agreement with Shenghe Resources to pursue broader global partnerships for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, appointing Macquarie Capital to accelerate funding and offtake discussions ahead of production in 2027.

AusQuest Limited has significantly extended the copper-gold mineralised system at its Cangallo project in Peru through recent diamond and RC drilling, revealing depths beyond 800 metres and strike length exceeding one kilometre.

New Frontier Minerals has moved its Mining Lease Application for the Big One Copper Deposit into the technical assessment phase, marking a key step toward near-term development amid a strong copper market.

Chariot Resources has inked a non-binding MOU with Shanghai GreatPower to collaborate on lithium offtake, financing, and processing in Nigeria, marking a significant step in developing the country’s lithium sector.

IPD Group Limited has agreed to acquire Platinum Cables Pty Ltd for $37.5 million upfront, enhancing its position in the mining sector and delivering an 11.5% accretion to FY25 earnings per share.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited has landed $90 million in new contracts spanning battery storage, education facilities, and water infrastructure, reinforcing its foothold in key growth sectors.

Verbrec Limited has announced over $20 million in new contracts spanning biogas engineering, cyber security, pipeline maintenance, mining technology, and water security, reinforcing its leadership in energy transition and sustainable mining sectors.