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Mitchell Services Limited has reported a remarkable first half of FY26, posting a 71% increase in quarterly EBITDA and achieving a net cash position of $7.2 million. The company’s strong operating cashflows and improved market conditions underpin its optimistic outlook.

Metals Australia Ltd is progressing pre-feasibility studies for its Lac Carheil Graphite Project in Quebec, aligning with the province’s new strategy to accelerate critical minerals development. The project’s expanded resource and downstream battery material plans position it well for North American markets.

Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) reports ongoing legal challenges over the Jabiluka Mineral Lease and a compulsory acquisition court hearing, alongside delays in key rehabilitation works at the Ranger Project Area.

Gold Mountain Limited has reported promising assay results from its Irajuba Prospect in Brazil, revealing significant extensions to rare earth mineralisation and setting the stage for expanded resource drilling.

VBX Limited reports a significant 51% increase in the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Wuudagu B and C plateaus, setting the stage for a longer mine life and enhanced project economics.

VRX Silica Limited has locked in six binding offtake contracts totaling nearly 1 million tonnes per annum and appointed a new CEO, marking significant progress for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project.

Horizon Oil has approved a strategic $1.5 million investment to install a booster compressor at its Nam Phong gas field in Thailand, aiming to increase production by at least 40% by mid-2026.

St George Mining has announced a significant high-grade niobium discovery 400 metres outside its existing Araxá Mineral Resource Estimate, potentially expanding one of the world’s premier niobium projects.

Titanium Sands Limited has lodged an Industrial Mining License application for its Mannar Heavy Minerals Project in Sri Lanka, marking a pivotal step towards production. The project boasts a substantial mineral resource and is progressing through environmental and feasibility milestones despite recent cyclone delays.

Kingsland Minerals has initiated a Pre-feasibility Study for its Leliyn Graphite Project and commenced key metallurgical testing with offtake partner Quinbrook, aiming to produce battery-grade spherical graphite.

Caravel Minerals reports substantial progress on its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Caravel Copper Project, advancing engineering, environmental approvals, and strategic partnerships toward development.

Comet Ridge Limited has obtained federal environmental approval for its Mahalo North natural gas project, paving the way for expanded development in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. This milestone complements recent ownership consolidation and state approvals, positioning the company to boost east coast gas supply.