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Following its merger with Poseidon Nickel, Horizon Minerals reports a consolidated mineral resource portfolio featuring 1.8 million ounces of gold and 422,700 tonnes of nickel, positioning the company for sustained production and growth.

VRX Limited advances its Arrowsmith and North silica sand projects with a positive EPA assessment and non-binding offtake agreements totaling 440,000 tonnes annually across Asia. Despite an ongoing appeal, the company is progressing toward final approvals and project financing.

Agrimin Limited has received key environmental approval for its Mackay Potash Project while initiating a strategic review in response to sector challenges, alongside notable leadership changes.

Carbonxt Group Limited has initiated a $2 million Share Purchase Plan following successful capital raises, aiming to bolster its Kentucky activated carbon facility as it nears commercial production.

Cavalier Resources has completed and submitted all necessary mining approvals for the Crawford Gold Project, moving decisively toward production amid strong gold prices and ongoing funding talks.

South32 has obtained federal environmental approval for its Worsley Mine Development Project, paving the way for sustained bauxite mining and alumina production through at least fiscal year 2036.

Avenira Limited has ended its licensing agreement with Aleees, freeing the company to focus on a phased development of its Wonarah Phosphate Project aimed at early revenue generation in late 2025.

VRX Silica Limited's Arrowsmith North silica sand project faces a formal appeal from the Conservation Council of WA, challenging the recent environmental approval recommendation. The company is preparing its response while continuing to advance parallel permitting processes.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has obtained South Australian Government approval to expand its Overland Uranium Project, gaining rights over an additional ~1,000km² and greenlighting immediate drilling on high-potential targets.

Toro Energy reports steady progress in its Wiluna Uranium Project with updated resource estimates and ongoing native title consultations, positioning itself to capitalize on improving uranium market conditions.

Ausmon Resources Limited reports steady progress in rare earth and base metals exploration across Australia, with key drilling programs planned for 2025 despite a tight cash position.

Ioneer Ltd has closed a $996 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, following key federal permitting milestones. Construction is targeted for 2025, promising to boost domestic critical mineral supply and create hundreds of jobs.