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Chilwa Minerals has received final assay results from 107 sonic drillholes at its Mposa Deposit, revealing significant heavy mineral grades that underpin an updated resource estimate. Drilling has now commenced at the Northern Shore Halalla deposit as the company advances its mining licence and development plans.

Lotus Resources has received critical regulatory approval from Malawi’s Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority to resume uranium mining at its Kayelekera project, paving the way for production restart in the third quarter of 2025.

DY6 Metals has updated its discovery of high-grade gallium mineralisation at the Tundulu Rare Earth and Phosphate Project in Malawi, revealing significant drill intercepts and ongoing metallurgical testwork that could position the company in a critical minerals market dominated by China.

Chilwa Minerals has confirmed a significant carbonatite mineral system hosting critical rare earth elements at its Lake Chilwa project, with ongoing diamond drilling underway at the Mposa anomaly.

Globe Metals & Mining has signed two non-binding MOUs covering up to 100% of Phase 1 production at its Kanyika Niobium Project, while finalising its updated Bankable Feasibility Study is delayed to June 2025. The company also secured additional short-term funding to support ongoing development.

Lindian Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing key construction contracts, initiating site works ahead of schedule, and strengthening its leadership team. The company is also progressing downstream testwork with ANSTO and actively pursuing funding opportunities to underpin development.

Kula Gold has reported promising drilling outcomes at Mt Palmer and Mustang prospects, earned an 80% stake in Mt Palmer, and raised $1.39 million through a recent entitlement offer.

Sovereign Metals has released its March 2025 quarterly report, highlighting an Optimised Prefeasibility Study that confirms the Kasiya Project’s global significance as a low-cost producer of rutile and graphite. The company also reports successful land rehabilitation and robust financial backing ahead of its Definitive Feasibility Study.

Lotus Resources is on track to restart uranium production at its Kayelekera project in Malawi by Q3 2025, backed by strong funding and binding offtake agreements covering up to 3.8 million pounds of uranium from 2026. Meanwhile, its Letlhakane project in Botswana advances with an updated scoping study supporting robust production potential.

Chilwa Minerals advances its critical minerals exploration with over 3,000 metres drilled at key deposits, a strategic assay lab shift to South Africa, and expanded local lab operations to support growing activity.

DY6 Metals has revealed significant high-grade gallium mineralisation at its Tundulu Rare Earth and Phosphate project, with assays showing grades up to 310.46 g/t Ga2O3 from surface and at depth. This discovery highlights the project’s potential amid rising gallium demand and supply constraints.

Lindian Resources has reported an unlawful trespass at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi involving unauthorized foreign nationals, highlighting the project's geopolitical sensitivity and the company's commitment to security.