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Breakthrough Minerals has entered a conditional agreement to acquire a substantial North Queensland Copper-Gold Project near Mt Isa, boasting an 18.8 million tonne resource and backed by an $8.15 million capital raise. The acquisition positions the company for aggressive exploration and development in a prolific copper district.

Cosmo Metals has kicked off its first drilling program in nearly 30 years at the Spring Creek prospect in NSW, backed by a $2 million capital raise and government funding to advance exploration across its NSW and WA projects.

Peninsula Energy reported a $7.3 million operating cash outflow for Q3 2025, alongside securing a $12.6 million convertible debt facility to advance its Lance Project in Wyoming. The company ends the quarter with $36 million in cash, supporting an estimated six quarters of funding.

Besra Gold Inc has updated its Bau Gold Project resource to 2.28 million ounces and is intensifying efforts to renew a critical mining lease, signaling a strategic reset for the company.

Dome Gold Mines reports steady progress on its Sigatoka heavy mineral sands project despite delays in a government-led river desilting program, while exploring funding options for its Nadrau copper-gold project in Fiji.

Talga Group has made significant strides in Q1 FY2026 with key partnerships in the US and Germany, new patents, and a substantial Swedish government grant to advance its battery anode production.

EQT Holdings Limited reported a robust 60% increase in net profit after tax for FY25, completing a strategic transformation while navigating significant regulatory challenges. The company outlined a growth-focused strategy for FY26, emphasizing digital innovation and margin improvement.

Alpha HPA has finalized a $30 million royalty funding agreement with Queensland's QCMBTF, receiving $27 million to support Stage 2 of its HPA First Project and general corporate needs. Concurrently, the company progresses a $400 million senior debt financing with Australian government lenders.

Legacy Iron Ore Limited reported solid progress in its September 2025 quarter, advancing gold production at South Laverton and pushing forward feasibility and environmental studies at the Mount Bevan magnetite project.

Lion Energy Limited reports strategic progress on its East Seram drilling plans and limits spending on its Port of Brisbane Green Hydrogen Project pending government funding, while divesting a stake in the Seram Non-Bula PSC to reduce exposure.

McLaren Minerals reported a challenging quarter with net cash outflows and limited funding runway, prompting plans for a capital raise to support its upcoming Bankable Feasibility Study.

Cobalt Blue Holdings advances its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery with a critical Works Approval and secures letters of intent covering 70% of initial production, while its Broken Hill Cobalt Project gains a three-year Major Project Status extension.