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Ariana Resources has inked a strategic term sheet with Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services Ltd., unlocking A$8 million in immediate funding and technical support to fast-track the Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe.

Snow Lake Resources has secured a crucial no objection from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board for its proposed acquisition of Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited, paving the way for the transaction’s next steps. The independent GUE board unanimously recommends shareholders back the scheme, pending expert endorsement.

Cosmo Metals has confirmed shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation at its Spring Creek prospect in NSW through initial results from its maiden 2025 drilling program. The findings validate historical data and set the stage for expanded exploration along a significant regional gold trend.

X2M Connect has secured a software development contract with Azbil Kimmon to digitise Japan’s vast water meter infrastructure, marking a strategic expansion beyond its existing gas monitoring services.

Stonepeak-Plus Infra Debt Limited has launched an offer for up to $300 million in unsecured, deferrable, floating rate notes, targeting infrastructure debt investments. The notes, to be listed on the ASX as SPPHA, aim to deliver monthly income linked to BBSW plus a margin, with a seven-year maturity.

Felix Gold Limited has successfully raised $18 million through a placement to fund exploration and advance near-term military-grade antimony production in Alaska. The capital injection positions the company to capitalize on strategic supply opportunities amid global market shifts.

Koba Resources has completed a $4.35 million placement of 87 million shares at 5 cents each, accompanied by 43.5 million free attaching options exercisable at 8 cents until mid-2028, following shareholder approval.

Eastern Gas Corporation Limited, a Pure One subsidiary, has lodged a prospectus to raise $5.5 million to advance exploration and development of its Queensland gas assets, aiming for a standalone ASX listing.

Sunstone Metals has raised $8 million through a discounted share placement to fund a scoping study and drilling at its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, while advancing strategic corporate discussions.

Bubalus Resources has initiated a 1,200-metre drilling campaign at its Avon Plains Gold Project in Central Victoria, targeting high-grade gold beneath shallow sediments. Results are anticipated by early February 2026, potentially unlocking new discoveries in an underexplored region.

The Minerals Development Company Botswana has increased its investment in Botala Energy’s Serowe coal bed methane project to approximately A$4 million, signaling strong government backing for the company’s LNG ambitions.

BSP Financial Group has explained the late filing of a director’s shareholding change, attributing it to delayed confirmation from a financial advisor, while reaffirming its compliance policies.