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Hawsons Iron Ltd’s May 2026 Pre-Feasibility Study update reveals a 37% jump in project NPV to AU$1.87 billion, driven by a switch from truck haulage to a conveyor waste system that cuts costs and carbon emissions.

Energy Transition Minerals (ASX: ETM) has appointed Alexander B. Gray, a former senior US national security official, to its Strategic Advisory Board, enhancing its geopolitical clout and US engagement as it pushes forward with its Greenland rare earths project.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd has confirmed a large tungsten soil anomaly and high-grade surface mineralisation at its Tennessee Mountain project in Nevada, setting the stage for a maiden drill program to test extensions of a fertile tungsten-molybdenum skarn system.

SciDev Ltd has announced an immediate CEO transition with CFO Todd Scott stepping up to lead, as outgoing CEO Seán Halpin moves to an advisory role. The company also names John Gardiner as interim CFO while seeking a permanent replacement.

Independent analysis by the University of Tasmania’s CODES endorses Right Resources’ Pilot Project as a Reduced Intrusion-Related Gold System, highlighting significant gold and tungsten prospectivity in Tumbarumba, NSW.

St Barbara Limited has secured final investment decisions for its New Simberi expansion in Papua New Guinea and the Touquoy Restart in Nova Scotia, targeting a production surge exceeding 200% over the next four years.

Sheffield Resources is overhauling operations at its flagship Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, aiming to slash ore mining costs by at least $10 million annually and improve production reliability through equipment and contractor changes.

CDL Investments reported a 28% drop in 2025 profit amid subdued New Zealand residential property conditions but advanced major projects and secured fast-track consents. The company expects a tougher 2026 with lower earnings due to ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties.

Ryman Healthcare reported a substantial reduction in net loss for FY26 alongside its first positive free cash flow in over a decade, driven by operational improvements, refinancing, and land divestments.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare posted a 14% revenue increase to NZ$2.31 billion and a 24% rise in net profit to NZ$468.5 million for FY2026, driven by strong hospital product sales and ongoing innovation.

Infratil posted an 11% rise in operational EBITDAF to NZ$989 million in FY26, fuelled by a record 555MW CDC data centre contract and a 170% EBITDAF jump at Longroad Energy. The company refined its portfolio with over NZ$600 million in divestments and secured a BBB+ credit rating, underpinning a strong FY27 outlook.

Zimplats acknowledges Zimbabwe’s classification of platinum group metals as critical minerals and commits to working with the government to navigate the new policy framework while supporting local value addition.