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Yugo Metals has received formal government approval for its 100%-owned Petrovo tenement in Bosnia and Herzegovina, opening the door to advance one of Europe’s most promising high-grade polymetallic systems. Exceptional grades of nickel, zinc, lead, antimony, gold, and silver have been confirmed, setting the stage for a new phase of exploration.

Sunshine Metals has secured a $202,235 Queensland Government grant to fund diamond drilling at the Trooper Creek Au-Ag-Cu-Zn target, testing a promising geophysical anomaly. This move complements ongoing work at its Liontown and Sybil projects, signalling a busy exploration period ahead.

The Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia has been officially recognised by the Japanese and US governments as a critical minerals supply chain asset, signalling strong international support and potential financial backing.

Triangle Energy has secured joint funding with Tetragon and Winchester Energy to undertake a strategic exploration study in Indonesia, potentially paving the way for a new production sharing contract.

Felix Gold has secured a bulk sampling permit to extract 1,600 tons of high-grade antimony ore from its Treasure Creek project in Alaska, marking a pivotal step towards near-term production. The permit supports multiple production pathways, including toll treatment in 2026 and a dedicated smelter by 2027.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project has been formally recognised in the Japan–US Critical Minerals Joint Fact Sheet, highlighting its strategic role in securing nickel and cobalt supply chains. This inclusion underscores growing international cooperation and significant funding commitments for the project’s development.

Lindian Resources has operationalised its Tipume Accommodation Camp at the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, enabling workforce expansion and accelerating construction towards first production in late 2026.

ASX Compliance has formally queried Reckon Limited regarding a late filing of a director interest notice, raising potential breaches of key listing rules. The company must respond swiftly to avoid trading disruptions.

The Takeovers Panel has received a formal review application challenging its recent decision on Humm Group Limited, signaling potential further scrutiny of the corporate governance dispute.

Renascor Resources reports significant cobalt and copper mineralisation from its recent Bulloo Creek drilling program, while advancing exploration across South Australia’s Olary, Marree, Wooltana, and Tumby Bay projects.

The Australian Government has increased financial support thresholds for Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery, reflecting rising operating costs and reinforcing domestic fuel security through the decade.

Ampol has welcomed key amendments to the Fuel Security Services Payment scheme and postponed refinery maintenance to increase domestic fuel production amid global supply disruptions.