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Paladin Energy has increased its FY2026 uranium production guidance at the Langer Heinrich Mine to 4.5-4.8 million pounds, driven by strong operational performance. Concurrently, the company secured environmental approval for its Patterson Lake South project in Canada, although a legal challenge looms.

Northern Star Resources strengthened its cash flow and maintained FY26 production guidance above 1.5 million ounces despite cost inflation and operational challenges. The KCGM Mill Expansion remains on track for early FY27 commissioning, underpinning confidence reflected in a $500 million share buy-back announcement.

Sunrise Energy Metals has confirmed strong economics for its Syerston Scandium Project with a US$120 million feasibility study, targeting 60 tonnes per year of scandium oxide and potential expansion to 180 tonnes. The project benefits from US government financing interest and rising global demand amid Chinese export restrictions.

Amplitude Energy lifted gas prices and revenue to new quarterly highs in Q3 FY26 while pushing ahead with the East Coast Supply Project, despite mixed exploration results. The company’s production remains robust with capacity expansions at Orbost and development drilling in Cooper and Otway basins.

Ora Banda Mining delivered a record 38,800 ounces of gold in the March quarter, generating $76.3 million in free cash flow and boosting cash reserves to $231.7 million. The company also reported a tenfold increase in its Round Dam Mineral Resource to 1.33 million ounces, underpinning its aggressive growth strategy.

Andromeda Metals has wrapped up the Early Works phase at its Great White Project, setting the stage for construction and trimming the equity funding needed for the next development stage to about $40 million.

Wildcat Resources (ASX: WC8) has expanded its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery footprint beyond 2.3km with multiple high-grade spodumene intercepts, while advancing the Definitive Feasibility Study for its Tabba Tabba Project. The company maintains a strong cash position of A$43.3 million as it prepares for further drilling and development milestones.

Elixir Energy and APA Group have partnered to assess the optimal pipeline route for gas from the Lorelle pilot project to Queensland’s Wallumbilla Gas Hub, aiming to support future development decisions.

Caravel Minerals has extended its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) deadline by three months to September 2026 to refine critical water and environmental assessments, while maintaining its regulatory approval target for the end of 2027.

Tungsten Mining NL is set to begin a 15,000-metre drilling campaign at its Watershed tungsten deposit in June 2026, aiming to better define near-surface high-grade mineralisation amid record tungsten prices.

Andromeda Metals faces uncertainty in securing cornerstone funding for its Great White Project due to Middle East geopolitical tensions, while pushing forward with its High Purity Alumina pilot plant commissioning.

Global Laser Enrichment has secured a US$98.9 million incentives package from Kentucky authorities to advance the Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility, marking a major milestone in the US nuclear fuel cycle. This support, alongside a US$28.5 million Department of Energy award, underlines the growing momentum behind Silex Systems’ laser uranium enrichment technology.