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Godolphin Resources has revealed a significant 21% increase in gold recovery at its Lewis Ponds Project through the integration of gravity recoverable gold processing, potentially enhancing the project’s already robust economics.

Lodestar Minerals has verified xenotime as the dominant heavy rare earth mineral at its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona, highlighting critical elements essential for US defence and clean energy. The discovery positions the project as a strategic domestic source of scarce heavy rare earths.

Pancontinental Energy has won a crucial 12-month extension for its PEL 87 offshore Namibia exploration licence, enabling further seismic analysis and drilling preparations. This extension keeps the project on track as the company seeks a farmin partner to advance exploration.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised AU$25 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement, bolstering its cash position to approximately AU$76 million as it advances the Colossus Rare Earth Project towards a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

Belararox Limited has announced a significant discovery of a near-surface high-grade silver zone at its Toro Central prospect in Argentina, revealing promising polymetallic mineralisation. Follow-up drilling is underway to explore the extent of this newly identified silver-rich zone.

3D Energi Limited has received a formal buy-out notice from ConocoPhillips to acquire its 20% interest in the VIC/P79 exploration permit, marking a critical juncture in the Otway Phase 1 project.

Woodside Energy has appointed Elizabeth Westcott as its new CEO and Managing Director, confirming leadership continuity amid key growth projects. Westcott’s extensive industry experience and performance-linked incentives underscore Woodside’s focus on sustainable value creation.

DevEx Resources has identified multiple new kilometre-scale uranium soil anomalies at its Murphy West Project in the Northern Territory, advancing towards a maiden drilling campaign in 2026. These findings align with known uranium mineralisation patterns, reinforcing the project's potential in the McArthur Basin.

Macallum New Energy has begun a pioneering six-week 3D seismic survey using low-impact GeoPulse technology in Western Australia’s North Perth Basin, aiming to unlock promising natural gas prospects.

Critical Resources Limited has validated its amorphous solid-state electrolyte, demonstrating stable lithium-metal interface performance over 1,200 hours and efficient ionic conductivity at room temperature, marking a significant step in solid-state battery development.

Strike Energy has announced a 19% increase in its 2P gas reserves at the West Erregulla field, now standing at 251 PJ net to the company, alongside promising upgrades at Erregulla Deep and new resource prospects across its Perth Basin licences.

BCI Minerals confirms the Mardie Salt and Potash Project remains on track for first salt shipment in the second half of 2026, supported by binding offtake agreements and a positive salt price outlook driven by supply shortfalls in Asia.