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Olympio Metals has secured two historically rich silver and antimony projects in the US, unlocking significant exploration potential with no modern drilling recorded. The acquisition aligns with US strategic mineral priorities and sets the stage for renewed exploration activity.

Resolution Minerals has completed 16 diamond core holes totalling 4,470 metres at its Golden Gate South prospect in Idaho, progressing one third of its 2026 drill program aimed at defining gold and tungsten mineralisation.

Pioneer Minerals has completed a critical airborne VTEM survey over its Springfield Tungsten-Gold-Gallium Project in Idaho, setting the stage for maiden drilling after integrating multiple datasets and securing key approvals.

Union Star Metals has locked in a binding option agreement with Lionex Metals Group for its Kalgoorlie Gold Project, potentially netting up to A$890,000. The deal aligns with Union Star’s strategy to streamline Australian assets and refocus on its Nevada gold and silver ventures.

QEM Limited has pushed back the deadline to complete due diligence on its planned acquisition of two U.S. critical minerals projects, citing legal concerns mainly around chain of title.

Resolution Minerals has completed a third of its 2026 drill program at Golden Gate South, Idaho, with 16 diamond core holes totaling 4,470 metres. The drilling aims to delineate extensions of gold and tungsten mineralisation near historical workings, supporting resource growth at the Horse Heaven project.

Red Mountain Mining has verified significant tungsten mineralisation at its Pioneer Tungsten Project, with rock chip assays rivaling nearby major deposits. The company is gearing up for further sampling and potential drilling to explore this critical minerals opportunity.

Discovery Alaska is progressing preparations for its first drilling campaign at the Boulder Creek project in Idaho, targeting historic high-grade zones identified in the 1980s alongside recent encouraging rock samples.

Resolution Minerals has secured membership in the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium, opening doors to funding and collaboration that could accelerate its critical minerals projects in Idaho.

Discovery Alaska has reported exceptional high-grade gold and silver results from rock samples at its Boulder Creek Project in Idaho, setting the stage for imminent drilling to test historic anomalous zones.

Pioneer Minerals has reopened the historic Springfield Mine Road, enabling vehicle access to its North Pine Project in Idaho and slashing exploration costs. This milestone sets the stage for accelerated fieldwork targeting tungsten, gold, and gallium.

Union Star Metals (ASX: USM) has identified a significant concealed gold target beneath shallow volcanic cover at its Cobb Creek Project in Nevada, with integrated geophysical and geochemical data converging to define the prospect. Drilling is targeted for September 2026 following upcoming DDIP surveys and advanced permitting.