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Black Dragon Gold has withdrawn its application to classify the Salave Gold Project as a Project of Strategic Interest in Asturias, Spain, planning a stronger resubmission backed by legal clarity and community support.

Santana Minerals has lodged a comprehensive Fast-track Approvals application for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand, aiming for development consents by the end of the 2026 financial year. The project promises significant economic and employment benefits for the Central Otago region.

Vulcan Energy has obtained the final permit to build its commercial Lithium Extraction Plant in Landau, Germany, marking a major milestone for its Phase One Lionheart Project. This integrated geothermal and lithium facility aims to supply sustainable lithium for half a million electric vehicles annually.

Infinity Mining has partnered with Orivium Global to deploy a cutting-edge metal recovery technology at its historic Cangai copper project, aiming to transform waste into valuable resources with minimal environmental impact.

Challenger Gold Limited advances its Hualilan Gold Project with commissioning of the Casposo Toll Milling plant and key operational contracts, while Ecuador projects gain value following Lumina Gold’s takeover. A $30 million placement strengthens funding for upcoming milestones.

Botala Energy has made significant strides in developing its Serowe coal bed methane project in Botswana, securing a $1.5 million placement and government interest to address Southern Africa’s looming gas shortage.

QEM Limited has marked significant progress at its Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project, finalising key heritage agreements and completing critical drilling, while new metallurgical findings prompt a strategic review of the project’s development path.

Altamin Limited has advanced its geothermal lithium ambitions with a significant A$3.62 million grant from the Italian government, alongside strategic board changes and a $4.39 million capital raise.

Kaili Resources has completed a second drilling program targeting rare earth elements in South Australia, revealing encouraging preliminary results that underscore the potential of its Limestone Coast projects.

Theta Gold Mines has commenced bulk earthworks at its flagship TGME gold project in South Africa and secured nearly US$40 million in combined equity and debt funding, marking a pivotal step toward production.

Blaze Minerals has mobilised drilling at its promising Loulombo Project in the Republic of the Congo, following exceptional base and critical metals sampling. Meanwhile, its Ugandan Ntungamo Project confirms new critical mineral discoveries, underpinning a recent $2.4 million capital raise.

Jameson Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project, progressing environmental assessments and Indigenous partnerships while securing fresh capital to support development.