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Terrain Minerals is progressing key drilling campaigns across its Western Australian and Queensland projects, aiming for a maiden JORC resource at its Lightning gold-silver prospect by mid-2026. The company’s diversified portfolio also includes critical metals like gallium, lithium, copper, and rare earth elements.

Lightning Minerals announces the resignation of CEO Alex Biggs, who will remain in his role during the search for a successor as the company advances its Mt Turner Gold Project.

Terrain Minerals has initiated diamond drilling at its Smokebush Gold & Silver Project, advancing toward a maiden JORC Mineral Resource estimate targeted for mid-2026. The company’s exploration momentum continues with ongoing RC drilling at Lightning and upcoming programs at Wildflower.

Pure One Corporation Limited has advanced its zero-emission mobility strategy with a new local vehicle assembly partnership, expanded US hydrogen market collaborations, and progressed the spin-out of its Australian gas assets via Eastern Gas IPO.

Lightning Minerals has confirmed extensive gold and base metal mineralisation along a 12km strike at its Mt Turner Project, Queensland, following a successful inaugural drill program. The company secured A$2.5 million to fund an ambitious Phase 2 drilling campaign set for early 2026.

Pinnacle Minerals has advanced its strategic pivot to North American critical minerals exploration, initiating fieldwork across multiple US projects and securing a strong cash position of approximately A$2.8 million.

Otto Energy reported stable oil and gas production for the December quarter, supported by a strong cash position and strategic board changes. Despite a dip in oil prices, the company’s focus on cash flow and cost management positions it well for the year ahead.

American West Metals has announced a significant upgrade to its Storm Copper Project resource, boosting contained copper by 20% and silver by 36%, with a Pre-feasibility Study due in Q1 2026.

Terrain Minerals has restarted its reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Smokebush Gold & Silver Project in Western Australia, aiming for a maiden resource estimate by mid-2026. The program targets the Lightning and Wildflower prospects with over 6,800 metres planned.

Terrain Minerals has made significant progress across its gold, lithium, and rare earth projects during the December 2025 quarter, including drilling milestones and a successful $2.76 million capital raise. The company targets a maiden resource at its Lightning gold prospect by mid-2026.

Lightning Minerals Ltd is set to launch a fully funded Phase 2 drilling campaign at its Mt Turner Gold Project in Queensland, following Phase 1 success that revealed a large mineralised system along a 12km strike of the Drummer Fault.

Terrain Minerals has completed a $1.42 million placement in December, topping up an earlier October raise to fully fund its upcoming drilling campaigns and maiden JORC resource estimate.