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Kuniko Limited has unveiled robust Phase 1 drilling results at its Commonwealth-Silica Hill gold-silver project in NSW, including a new high-grade zone outside the current resource. Phase 2 drilling is underway with assays expected in September and a resource upgrade planned for year-end.

Fortescue Metals Group delivered a record 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore shipments in FY26, maintaining cost control despite inflation and advancing its green energy projects. The company flagged a US$525 million impairment on Iron Bridge but remains focused on decarbonisation and growth.

Azzuro Resources has locked in a major copper-gold discovery at its newly acquired Red Hill project in Mongolia, confirming a high-grade VMS system over nearly 550 metres of strike with significant expansion potential.

Oceana Metals has validated extensive high-grade rare earth mineralisation at its Serra Negra project in Brazil, underpinning a major drilling campaign backed by a $20 million capital raise.

RooLife Group (ASX:RLG) is expanding its renewable energy footprint by acquiring a battery storage and microgrid business and raising $1.06 million in a placement to fund growth and project delivery.

LE Minerals has received further assay results from its Burke-Mt Dromedary drilling program, confirming thick, high-grade graphite mineralisation between deposits and supporting an expanded resource estimate. The company is advancing a $20 million sale of these assets to M Battery Materials, which plans an ASX IPO.

Duratec has landed approximately $70 million in contracts spanning energy, marine, and mining sectors, notably winning a construction management role at Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub.

IGO Limited closed FY26 on a high note with improved safety metrics, rising spodumene prices, and a strategic divestment of its Nova nickel operation. Despite a fire-induced shutdown at Greenbushes, the company maintained robust cash flow and set ambitious FY27 guidance.

Lion Energy has locked in funding and government approval for its Bula Karang-1 well in Indonesia, targeting a September spud, while winding down its hydrogen project to focus on core upstream oil and gas activities.

Dreadnought Resources is progressing its Star of Mangaroon open pit towards production while nearly doubling high-grade gold resources at Metzke’s Find. The company also extends critical metals potential with strong niobium and rare earth intercepts at Mangaroon.

Canadian Phosphate (ASX: CP8) has kicked off a 3,000-metre drilling campaign at its Wapiti Phosphate Project in British Columbia, aiming for a Mineral Resource Estimate by late 2026 that will support both traditional fertilizer and advanced battery material markets.

Perpetual Resources has validated multiple high-grade tungsten zones at its Paraíba Project in Brazil, underpinning a strategic push into critical minerals with a planned follow-up exploration phase.