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Medallion Metals has unveiled multiple high-grade gold-copper-silver intercepts from its Kundip Mining Centre drilling, boosting confidence in early mine plan stages before underground development begins in August 2026.

Equus Energy’s Pre-FEED study confirms the technical and commercial viability of its North West Shelf gas project, leveraging existing infrastructure to reduce costs and execution risks while targeting both LNG export and WA domestic gas markets.

Evolution Energy Minerals (ASX:EV1) is set to start drilling at its Chikundo Copper Project in June 2026 despite assay delays, while progressing the Chilalo Graphite Project towards first production in October 2027 with a modular development plan and clear funding milestones.

PMET Resources has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with federal acceptance of its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium-tantalum-caesium project, while pushing forward updated feasibility studies and a critical power application.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) secures A$11 million to complete feasibility studies and permitting for its Seymour Lithium Project, aiming for first ore in 2028 amid a recovering lithium market and strong Canadian support.

Comet Ridge progresses engineering design and environmental approvals for its Mahalo Gas Project, pushing ahead with the acquisition of Santos’ stake to consolidate full ownership and expand its east coast gas footprint.

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.