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Prospect Resources has declared a maiden JORC-compliant copper resource of 107.2 million tonnes at 0.5% copper at its Mumbezhi Project in Zambia, alongside securing a strategic A$15.2 million investment from First Quantum Minerals. This milestone advances the project towards development with Phase 2 drilling planned for Q2 2025.

Power Minerals Limited has identified significant rare earth element potential at its prospective Santa Anna niobium carbonatite project in Brazil, signing a binding letter of intent to acquire the asset and planning immediate drilling to define an exploration target.

Jindalee Lithium’s McDermitt Lithium Project has been designated a FAST-41 Transparency Project, enhancing federal permitting visibility and coordination to accelerate development in the US critical minerals sector.

Blue Star Helium reports robust natural flow rates and peak helium concentrations from its Jackson 29 well at the Galactica project, underscoring the site’s promising helium resource potential.

Deep Yellow Limited has deferred the Final Investment Decision for its flagship Tumas uranium project due to current uranium prices, while continuing detailed engineering and early works. The company remains confident in the project's robust economics and is progressing financing and development at its Mulga Rock project.

SRJ Technologies has landed a £695k (A$1.45m) contract to deliver advanced inspection and emissions monitoring services on North Sea assets for a global Oil & Gas Supermajor in 2025. This deal highlights SRJ’s growing leadership in emissions monitoring and its strategic push for long-term, high-value contracts.

Lindian Resources has reported an unlawful trespass at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi involving unauthorized foreign nationals, highlighting the project's geopolitical sensitivity and the company's commitment to security.

Magnetic Resources NL has significantly increased the Lady Julie North 4 gold deposit resource to 1.55 million ounces, supported by ongoing high-grade drilling and exceptional metallurgical recoveries of up to 97.5%. Feasibility studies for combined open pit and underground mining are advancing, targeting 150,000 ounces per annum over eight years.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd reported a 115% increase in net profit after tax to US$3.573 billion in 2024 despite a 6% revenue decline, driven by record production and strategic growth in LNG and new energy sectors.

Santos Limited's 2024 Annual Report reveals a 5% drop in production and a 9% fall in sales revenue, offset by progress in carbon capture and storage projects and emissions reductions. The company posted a net profit of $1.224 billion, down 14% from 2023.

National Australia Bank’s first quarter update reveals a modest 2% dip in cash earnings despite a 3% revenue increase, as credit impairment charges and expenses rise. The bank’s refreshed strategy and strong capital position set the stage for cautious optimism.

Iluka Resources has released its inaugural Mineral Resource estimate for the Goschen South deposit in Victoria, revealing a substantial 630 million tonnes grading 3.7% heavy minerals. This discovery positions Iluka to significantly enhance feedstock supply for its pioneering rare earth refinery at Eneabba.