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Riversgold has lodged the Mine Development and Closure Proposal for its Northern Zone open-pit project near Kalgoorlie, moving the planned mine into its final major approval phase. The project remains conditional on regulatory sign-offs, but MEGA Resources is set to fund development under an extended cooperation agreement.

Heavy Rare Earths has identified high-grade heavy rare earth zones at Subron while preparing drilling across its South Australian portfolio. But the FY2026 report also highlights a material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, with only $459,327 in cash at year-end.

Javelin Minerals is pursuing an all-scrip takeover by FirstAU after its planned Eureka production partnership with MEGA Resources was terminated over regional processing constraints. The company reported a $2.69 million FY2026 loss, $3.92 million in cash and an auditor warning that further funding is required.

Orbminco has shifted from exploration to gold development, with Majestic North now carrying a 50,300-ounce JORC resource and a proposed low-capital route towards production. The annual report also flags material uncertainty over going concern as cash stood at $1.92 million after a loss-making year.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has finished FY2026 with a larger exploration footprint at Pinjin, deeper mineralisation at Kirgella Gift and Providence, and high-grade results at Lighthorse. The company has also raised $3.4 million after year end, although its exploration-stage balance sheet remains dependent on continued access to capital.

Pantera Minerals is seeking a low-cost foothold in Western Australia’s Albany Fraser Orogen through the proposed acquisition of the 470km² Corona Gold Project. The tenure carries an 8km historical gold anomaly and untested auger targets, but the evidence remains reconnaissance-stage and the transaction terms contain a share-count discrepancy that investors will want clarified.

Auravelle Metals has reported encouraging gold results at Sheoak and expanded its Crown project, but its FY2026 annual report flags a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The company lost A$3.98 million, used A$4.07 million in operating cash and held A$632,721 at year end before completing a further A$1.5 million placement.

Ardea Resources enters FY2027 with its flagship Goongarrie Hub still short of a completed definitive feasibility study, even as Japanese partners and governments deepen their support. The company reported a A$24.6 million consolidated loss, while future funding arrangements beyond the current DFS program remain unresolved.

Australian Vanadium reported progress across its mine, electrolyte and battery businesses, but auditors highlighted material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The group held $17.9 million in cash at 30 June, yet expects to need additional funding within 12 months.

Miramar Resources has outlined a maiden 39,764-ounce Inferred gold resource at its Gidji joint venture, but its annual report also flags material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. A September placement has improved liquidity, though further funding and drilling remain central to the story.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has opened a fully underwritten 1-for-10 entitlement offer priced at 2 cents a share, targeting about A$1.1 million for exploration and working capital. The offer completes a broader A$3.4 million capital raising, but also increases the company’s share count by up to 10%.

Lefroy Exploration has moved from explorer to gold producer after Lucky Strike delivered its first gold, while Mt Martin and Burns advanced towards potential development. The milestone comes alongside a $2.136 million loss and an auditor warning that uncertain profit distributions may require further funding.