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Litchfield Minerals reports promising early exploration results at its Lucy Creek 2 manganese prospect, revealing high-grade manganese and elevated base metals indicative of a hydrothermal system. Concurrently, refined exploration at Oonagalabi targets gold-bismuth mineralisation with government-backed drilling planned.

Netwealth Group Limited has reported a record $15.8 billion in Funds Under Administration net flows for FY25, marking a 40% increase over the previous year and pushing total FUA to $112.8 billion. The company’s strong platform growth and strategic board appointment signal continued momentum.

Kinterra Capital GP Corp. II has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources Limited to A$0.062 per share, presenting shareholders with a superior all-cash proposal compared to rival Central Asia Metals Plc. The offer, backed by Kinterra’s 19.3% stake, aims for full ownership and potential delisting of NWR.

Buxton Resources has successfully qualified its Graphite Bull ore for full anode production with BTR New Material Group, a global leader in battery anode manufacturing. This milestone strengthens the project’s commercial appeal amid rising graphite demand for lithium-ion batteries.

Freehill Mining is progressing plans to restart mining at its Yerbas Buenas magnetite project in Chile, backed by promising bulk sampling results and a staged permit extension strategy.

Aurelia Metals has successfully met its FY25 production guidance across all key metals while strengthening its cash position to A$110 million, setting the stage for upcoming growth projects including the Great Cobar development.

Miramar Resources has initiated reverse circulation drilling at the 8 Mile target within its Gidji JV Project, aiming to explore northern extensions of the adjacent 8-Mile Dam gold deposit. Supported by a drill-for-equity deal, this campaign could redefine the gold potential near Kalgoorlie.

Critical Resources Limited has launched a detailed soil-geochemistry survey at its Amoco Gold-Antimony Project in NSW, aiming to sharpen drill targets ahead of planned maiden drilling. Assay results are expected by late August, marking a significant step in advancing exploration within a prolific regional corridor.

Black Cat Syndicate has significantly expanded its Paulsens Gold Operation tenure by acquiring three new tenements near the Big Sarah prospect, revealing extensive gold-bearing vein corridors. With high-grade historical and recent assay results, the company is poised to advance drilling plans in the coming quarter.

ikeGPS Group Limited has announced a fully underwritten A$18 million placement and a A$2 million share purchase plan to fund new product development and expand its market leadership in North America's utility software sector.

Emperor Energy has raised $3.7 million through a share placement to advance the Judith-2 appraisal well in Victoria’s Gippsland Basin, backed by independent resource validation and strategic infrastructure proximity.

Finbar Group has acquired the Palmyra development site from its JV partner, transforming it into a wholly-owned project valued at $88 million with settlement expected in early 2026.