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Orezone Gold reports solid Q4 and full-year 2025 results, completes a key hard rock plant expansion, and acquires the Casa Berardi mine, setting the stage for a significant production increase in 2026.

Thrive Tribe Technologies has completed a $240,554 capital raise through a discounted share placement, aiming to bolster its working capital. The placement involved issuing over 318 million shares at a 25% discount, with Clee Capital acting as lead manager.

Lachlan Star Limited has appointed mining veteran Tony Kiernan as independent Non-Executive Chairman alongside Alan Thom as Non-Executive Director, marking a strategic board refresh aimed at accelerating the company’s growth in Western Australia’s gold sector.

Cobre Limited’s Chilean subsidiary has secured a majority stake and operational control of the Sierra Atacama Copper Project, setting the stage for potential full ownership through staged acquisitions and strategic governance changes.

Felix Gold has confirmed its Treasure Creek antimony ore meets stringent US military-grade concentrate standards directly from the mine, advancing plans for domestic processing facilities. Independent testwork validates multiple efficient ore-to-metal pathways, positioning the company at the forefront of US critical minerals supply.

Hammer Metals has won two Queensland Government grants worth $336,000 to advance deep drilling and geophysical surveys at its Mount Isa projects, aiming to unlock new critical mineral deposits.

Killi Resources has won a Queensland Government grant to co-fund drilling at its Mt Rawdon West copper-gold project, targeting a compelling porphyry system. The planned drilling aims to test significant geochemical and geophysical anomalies in the Baloo prospect.

St Barbara Limited has satisfied all conditions for its strategic Lingbao Gold Group transaction, targeting completion on 1 April 2026 with an anticipated A$0.5 billion gain on sale. Meanwhile, the Kumul Minerals deal awaits final PNG government approvals but is expected to close concurrently.

Atomo Diagnostics has responded to an ASX price query following unusual trading activity, denying any undisclosed price-sensitive information while acknowledging a related FDA update involving Lumos Diagnostics.

ARC Funds Limited and AUSBIZ Group have mutually cancelled the previously announced assignment of convertible notes in Ausbiz TV, reflecting a strategic shift following changes in ARC’s board and shareholder base.

ActivEX Limited has completed a $393,505 share placement, issuing nearly 20 million shares at 2 cents each, with funds earmarked for advancing exploration projects and supporting working capital.

Variscan Mines’ Scoping Study for the San José Mine restart in Spain reveals strong economics, low upfront capital, and an 11-year mine life, setting the stage for zinc and lead production from 2028.