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Centaurus Metals has secured a binding offtake deal with Glencore and attracted up to US$320 million in financing offers for its Jaguar Nickel Project, while advancing exploration and pilot testing at its Brazilian copper-gold and iron ore assets.

Whitehaven Coal’s March quarter production fell 14% due to seasonal wet weather in Queensland, but coal prices rose sharply and refinancing cut interest costs by up to A$55 million annually.

Greatland Resources delivered a record $260 million cash build in the March 2026 quarter, underpinned by 82,723 ounces of gold production at a $2,056/oz AISC and a 150% increase in Telfer's Mineral Resource Estimate to 8 million ounces gold.

Raiden Resources is pushing forward with its Crixás Gold Tailings Project in Brazil, planning a 1,000m drilling program to establish a JORC Mineral Resource Estimate and aiming for a Final Investment Decision with less than A$1 million in preliminary costs. Meanwhile, exploration at its Vuzel Gold Project in Bulgaria progresses with permitting for a silver anomaly drill program.

Sunshine Metals reveals a robust Mining Study at its Liontown Project in Queensland, targeting shallow oxide gold with initial production of approximately 75,000 ounces of gold and 654,000 ounces of silver, generating an estimated net operating cashflow of $163 million. High-grade drilling results and a $202K government grant support ongoing exploration and development.

Diatreme Resources reported a $745,000 net loss for FY 2025 but strengthened its financial footing through asset sales and an IPO stake. The company’s Northern Silica Project and Cyclone Zircon Project showed significant technical progress, while a major Cape Flattery asset sale aims to streamline operations and unlock funding.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) reported solid Q3 FY26 gold production from its Charters Towers assets, highlighted by strong mill performance and record pours at Blackjack. The company also secured exclusive mining rights at Podosky, underpinning its regional growth strategy.

Eastern Resources (ASX:EFE) has activated the farm-in period for its Marengo Gold Project, marking a key milestone with fieldwork planned after Queensland’s wet season. The company maintains steady cash reserves and advances environmental assessments at its Nowa Nowa Iron Project.

GenusPlus has landed a $110 million turnkey contract to engineer, build, and commission the Koolunga Battery Energy Storage System in South Australia, marking a major milestone in its clean energy infrastructure push.

Nickel Industries reported a reduced 2025 loss of US$41.2 million, bolstered by stable production, strategic debt refinancing, and progress on its flagship ENC HPAL project. Sustainability efforts and ore supply expansions set the stage for growth in 2026.

OM Holdings faced a challenging ferroalloy market in FY2025 but maintained production resilience, secured refinancing, and rationalised its portfolio through key asset sales, while advancing sustainability initiatives.

VHM Limited has raised A$5 million through a discounted institutional placement to accelerate early engineering and procurement for its Goschen Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project ahead of a mid-2026 Final Investment Decision.