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Toubani Resources has pushed construction and exploration forward at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, backed by a US$208 million funding package and high-grade drilling results that support an upcoming resource update.

Astron Limited is progressing a $220 million senior debt facility for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, targeting a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026. The company’s joint venture partner Energy Fuels Inc. is expanding its rare earth supply chain with a $1.9 billion acquisition, while a revised Phase 2 study boosts the project’s combined NPV to $2.3 billion.

Centaurus Metals has made significant strides towards a Final Investment Decision for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, securing strong debt financing interest, critical infrastructure approvals, and advancing engineering and pre-development works in Brazil.

Prominence Energy has validated elevated helium and natural hydrogen levels in South Australia, backed by independent lab and satellite data, while securing $1.56 million to fund its next exploration phase targeting mid-2027 drilling.

Aurora Energy Metals progresses the Aurora Uranium Project with a major drill program imminent under Eagle Nuclear Energy, while broadening its Western Australian footprint with new exploration licences at Mukinbudin.

Metal Bank is pushing its Western Australian gold projects closer to production while expanding critical minerals exploration in Queensland, supported by a $1.2 million placement.

Osmond Resources has delivered robust assay results from drill hole SOR-08A and channel samples at its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, underpinning a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and a low-capex Scoping Study. The company is also progressing a secondary listing on the Bolsa de Madrid, supported by a fully assembled Spanish team.

TMK Energy reported a record gas output of around 28,000 scfd in June 2026, backed by a fully funded 2026 work program and key management hires. The company is progressing a 1MW gas-to-power pilot with Mongolia’s largest LPG distributor.

xReality Group delivered a robust Q4 FY26, with cash receipts up 46% to $6.9 million and net operating cash flow rising 64% to $2.2 million. The company completed a $5.6 million US Department of Defense project on time and secured its first European contract with the Swedish Armed Forces.

Saluda Medical capped FY26 with a 28% revenue surge, beating guidance at US$90.2 million, while FDA approval for its CAP24 paddle lead opens a new US surgical market segment.

Australian Silica Quartz Group (ASQ) reports promising kaolin beneficiation results from its White Swan Project, with dry processing boosting kaolinite content to 83% and early ceramic tests confirming product quality. Chinese market feedback signals robust demand amid dwindling domestic supplies.

Northern Star Resources has kicked off commissioning of its KCGM Mill Expansion Project while delivering solid June quarter results, including record mining volumes and positive cash flow across all production centres.