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WestStar Industrial’s subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a $115 million contract to expand residue filtration capacity at Alcoa’s Pinjarra Alumina Refinery, marking a key growth milestone.

Barton Gold Holdings has initiated a Definitive Feasibility Study for Stage 1 production at its Challenger Gold Project, aiming to leverage existing infrastructure for commissioning by the end of 2026. The project will begin with tailings reprocessing before transitioning to fresh ore mining.

Cobre Limited has demonstrated the technical viability of its integrated In-Situ Copper Recovery process at the Ngami Copper Project, producing high-quality copper cathode in bench-scale tests. This milestone paves the way for pilot studies and environmental permitting.

Vulcan Energy has inked a €110 million fixed-price contract to build a geothermal power plant in Germany, a cornerstone for its Phase One Lionheart Project that aims to supply sustainable lithium and renewable energy for half a million electric vehicles annually.

Locksley Resources appoints Kerrie Matthews as CEO and Danny George as COO to fast-track the Desert Antimony Mine and establish a U.S.-based antimony supply chain. Their leadership aims to overcome critical supply chain gaps amid rising demand.

Finder Energy has secured a pivotal funding boost as TIMOR GAP increases its stake in the KTJ Project, accelerating the path to final investment decision by mid-2026. This farmin agreement significantly de-risks the project and aligns with Timor-Leste’s strategic development goals.

Austin Engineering has announced a Board-approved on-market share buy-back of up to 10% of its ordinary shares over the next 12 months, reflecting confidence in its financial strength and growth prospects.

Savannah Goldfields has secured crucial environmental approvals to restart gold production at its Georgetown Gold Project, with mining at Big Reef set to begin in October 2025. The company also received approval for a tailings storage facility expansion to support future processing.

Western Gold Resources Limited has released an updated Scoping Study for its Gold Duke Project, revealing a 47% increase in estimated cash surplus to A$56.1 million at a conservative gold price. The study outlines a 14-month mine life with enhanced production targets and secured processing agreements, positioning the project for near-term development.

Monadelphous Group Limited has secured $220 million in new construction contracts in Western Australia's Pilbara region, partnering with mining giants BHP and Fortescue. These projects underscore the company's growing footprint in resource sector infrastructure and decarbonisation efforts.

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with construction giant Laing O’Rourke to trial its innovative low-carbon AusPozz™ metakaolin in live infrastructure projects, aiming to validate and accelerate the commercial adoption of sustainable building materials.

Metal Bank Limited moves swiftly to expand its Western Australian gold footprint through the acquisition of Hastings Technology Metals’ gold assets and a $2.3 million capital raising aimed at fast-tracking exploration and production.