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Hammer Metals has kicked off a Reverse Circulation drilling campaign at its Mount Isa Kalman project, aiming to upgrade inferred copper-gold resources and expand near-surface mineralisation. The program supports an upcoming Scoping Study and reflects optimism due to recent strength in copper, molybdenum, and rhenium prices.

King River Resources Ltd (ASX: KRR) has completed its acquisition of the Mindoolah Gold Project in Western Australia’s Murchison Province, unveiling a sophisticated exploration program leveraging digital twin technology and high-resolution geophysics to target substantial unmined high-grade gold mineralisation.

Kingfisher Mining has confirmed high-grade copper-gold mineralisation at Copper Blow, secured a processing deal with Broken Hill Mines, and completed its Gascoyne REE divestment, sharpening its NSW focus.

Sabre Resources (ASX:SBR) is set to expand its footprint in the Northern Territory through an 80% acquisition of major gold and copper-gold projects, including drill-ready targets on extensions of the Tennant Creek Mineral Field. Drilling is scheduled to begin shortly after shareholder approval.

Castile Resources has kicked off pilot plant bench scale testing for its Rover 1 project, integrating a 41% resource upgrade and higher metal prices into its Bankable Feasibility Study. The company also secured $8.4 million in funding and is preparing for exploration drilling amid regional consolidation.

Sabre Resources (ASX:SBR) has secured 80% stakes in two companies holding nearly 4,000km² of highly prospective gold and copper-gold projects in the Northern Territory, including drill-ready targets analogous to the Tennant Creek Mineral Field. A heavily supported $2 million placement will fund aggressive exploration including imminent drilling.

Corella Resources has agreed to acquire a majority interest in the Chobe Project, a highly prospective niobium and rare earths ground in Western Australia’s West Arunta, supported by a heavily oversubscribed $5 million capital raise.

Corella Resources has agreed to acquire a majority interest in the Chobe Project, expanding its footprint in Western Australia’s emerging rare earths and niobium hotspot. The acquisition is backed by a heavily oversubscribed $5 million capital raise.

Venari Minerals has delivered a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, revealing 3.03 million tonnes of contained Lithium Carbonate Equivalent. The company also reported improved beneficiation results and completed a share buyback to streamline its register.

Cooper Metals has completed all regulatory approvals for a ~1,400m RC drill program at Ardmore North, targeting Q2 2026 commencement. The company also executed a strategic asset swap to acquire the Pyramid Gold Project, backed by a nearly $1 million placement.

Taiton Resources has completed a partial placement of 9.55 million shares to sophisticated investors, extending related option expiry dates to June 2029. A further tranche awaits due to delayed funds, while the company continues to advance exploration projects across South Australia and New South Wales.

Terramin Australia has advanced its flagship Tala Hamza Zinc Project into early development with strong Algerian government backing and a revised 2.0Mtpa mining study. Meanwhile, a court ruling returned the Bird in Hand Gold deposit to the company, prompting strategic reviews, all while the group manages a tight cash position supported by a recent $1 million share placement.