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Golden Cross Resources reported a quiet December quarter with ongoing preparatory work at its flagship Copper Hill copper-gold project, while its ASX securities remain suspended pending operational compliance.

Northern Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, securing substantial funding support from US and Australian agencies alongside a $60.5 million capital raise. Exploration success and engineering progress position the company for a Final Investment Decision by late 2026.

Caravel Minerals has reached 90% completion of its Definitive Engineering Study for the Caravel Copper Project, secured a critical grid connection offer, and signed a strategic MoU with Adani’s Kutch Copper for offtake and potential investment.

QEM Limited is progressing its strategic review of the Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project while advancing key environmental studies and managing capital prudently.

Saturn Metals has delivered a strong Pre-Feasibility Study for its Apollo Hill Gold Project, outlining a 1.77 million ounce production target and maiden Ore Reserve of 1.58 million ounces. The company also completed a well-supported A$45 million share placement, positioning it well for the next development phase.

Blue Energy Limited reports steady progress on its Sapphire gas project and awaits key government decisions on additional resource areas, positioning itself strongly in Queensland's evolving energy landscape.

Lithium Plus Minerals has secured a 20-year mining lease for its Lei Lithium Project and progressed key environmental and mining studies, while also preparing exploration programs for its gold and critical minerals projects.

Ragusa Minerals has executed a binding agreement to acquire a majority interest in the Purple Pansy manganese-gold project in Arizona, expanding its landholding and raising $600,000 to fund exploration.

Maronan Metals has secured crucial environmental approvals and completed promising drilling and metallurgical work, underpinned by a strong capital raise and rising silver prices.

Iluka Resources has reported a significant 19% increase in heavy mineral tonnage at its WIM100 deposit in western Victoria, enhancing the resource confidence and supporting its rare earths supply ambitions for the Eneabba refinery.

Genesis Resources progresses environmental approvals for its North Macedonian Plavica project while Australian drilling at Alice Springs and Arltunga yields underwhelming copper and gold assays.

Metro Mining delivered a record 6.2 million wet metric tonnes in 2025 shipments, supported by a strong cash position and nearing completion of legacy contracts. The company is poised for expanded production and improved margins in 2026 following operational and leadership changes.