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Viridis Mining and Minerals has locked in a strategic US$30 million equity funding partnership with leading Brazilian asset managers to accelerate its Colossus Rare Earth Project towards production.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected by Brazil's BNDES and FINEP to receive significant funding under a US$903 million strategic minerals initiative, accelerating its Colossus rare earths project and downstream operations.

Oceana Lithium Limited advanced its lithium, uranium, and base metals exploration across Australia and Brazil in the June 2025 quarter, supported by a $667,000 capital raise and key board appointments.

Tesoro Gold has reported promising drilling results expanding its Ternera gold resource and secured A$11.1 million in fresh capital, positioning the El Zorro project for accelerated development.

Bulletin Resources has had its appeal against the refusal of a Native Vegetation Clearing Permit for its Ravensthorpe Lithium Project dismissed, raising questions about the project's future.

Paladin Energy reported a 33% jump in uranium production at its Langer Heinrich Mine, alongside a major permitting milestone for its Canadian Patterson Lake South Project. Leadership changes and strong safety performance round out a quarter of significant progress.

Meteoric Resources’ Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Caldeira Project in Brazil as a globally significant rare earths deposit, boasting robust economics, low operating costs, and strong sustainability credentials. The study underpins a 20-year mine life with substantial growth potential amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

Ausgold Limited’s Definitive Feasibility Study for the Katanning Gold Project confirms a decade of strong gold production and robust financial returns, while regional exploration efforts continue to expand the growth pipeline.

Viridis Mining and Minerals, through its Brazilian JV Viridion, has secured municipal land in Poços de Caldas to build Latin America’s first rare earth refining and recycling centre, backed by strong government support and aligned with Brazil’s critical minerals strategy.

Cobre Limited has initiated an Environmental Impact Assessment and reported strong assay results from its Ngami Copper Project, setting the stage for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate by August 2025.

Viridis Mining promotes CEO Rafael Moreno to Managing Director as the Colossus Rare Earth Project advances toward production, marking a strategic leadership shift amid key development milestones.

Nordic Resources has expanded its gold inventory by 34%, adding 264,000 ounces from its newly updated Hirsikangas project in Finland, lifting total resources to 1.23 million ounces gold equivalent.