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Black Rock Mining is closing in on full construction readiness at its Mahenge Graphite Project after completing key early works and advancing funding discussions amid improving graphite prices.

Aureka Limited extends its Victorian gold resource ambitions with strong drilling results at Irvine and Comstock, backed by fresh geophysical data and secured tenure.

Finder Energy has secured A$27 million via a two-tranche placement plus a A$3 million share purchase plan to fast-track its KTJ oil project in Timor-Leste, aiming for final investment decision by mid-2026 and first oil by late 2027.

Caravel Minerals has secured critical tenure and advanced engineering designs for its Caravel Copper Project, alongside non-binding debt interest of up to USD 220 million from European export credit agencies.

QMines Limited reported a busy March quarter with strong drilling results at Mount Mackenzie, a resource upgrade at Develin Creek, and progress on the Mt Chalmers feasibility study, underpinned by a $15 million strategic funding package from QIC.

Meteoric Resources has reported strong pilot plant performance and advanced feasibility work at its Caldeira rare earths project, alongside a $50 million non-binding financing letter from Export Finance Australia and robust Brazilian government backing.

Chalice Mining has bolstered its leadership and financing strategy while advancing a Feasibility Study for its Gonneville palladium-nickel-copper project, amid improving market conditions and promising exploration results.

Talga Group reported record anode production at its EVA plant and significant progress on its 5,000tpa Vittangi anode plant FEED study, alongside strategic partnerships and exploration breakthroughs.

Ramelius Resources reported solid March quarter gold production with higher costs driven by earlier commercial production at Dalgaranga, rising diesel prices, and increased royalties. The Mt Magnet plant upgrade advances while exploration highlights support future growth.

Maritana Minerals has confirmed robust economics and high-grade drilling results at its Black Swan gold project near Kalgoorlie, backed by a $175 million capital raise and a $35 million asset divestment.

Bass Oil’s March quarter saw a 13% production dip due to Cooper Basin rains but secured key gas field acquisitions, a $3.5 million grant, and completed a $3 million capital raise.

Predictive Discovery Limited (ASX:PDI) completed its merger with Robex Resources, propelling gold production to 48,178 ounces in Q1 2026 and setting sights on 400,000 ounces annual production by 2029.