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Medallion Metals has secured a US$50 million loan and a copper-gold concentrate offtake agreement with Trafigura, enabling the Final Investment Decision for the Ravensthorpe Gold Project. Development is set to begin pending completion of the Forrestania acquisition.

Macmahon Holdings has reported a robust first half of FY26, delivering double-digit growth in revenue and earnings alongside a significant dividend increase and reaffirmed full-year guidance.

Qualitas Limited reported a robust interim result for the six months to December 2025, with net profit rising 27% and funds under management expanding 18% to $10.9 billion. The company’s focus on real estate private credit and build-to-rent sectors underpinned strong capital deployment and fee growth.

Strike Energy has secured all regulatory approvals to drill the Walyering West-1 well in the Perth Basin, aiming to unlock a prospective 46 PJ gas resource with drilling set to commence by mid-April 2026.

Blue Star Helium has activated its CO2 removal unit at the Pinon Canyon Plant, marking a key milestone in its Galactica Project and paving the way for integrated operations and sales growth in 2026.

Meteoric Resources has successfully commissioned its Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate pilot plant in Brazil, achieving strong recovery rates and production outputs that validate its processing approach and de-risk the Caldeira project.

Region Group has reported a robust first half for FY26, with solid growth in funds from operations and an upgraded earnings outlook. Strategic acquisitions and portfolio management underpin its positive momentum.

West Cobar Metals has confirmed that antimony grades at its Bulla Park project in NSW are higher than previously reported, thanks to a new assay method. This discovery could enhance the deposit’s value amid rising demand for critical minerals.

Red Mountain Mining has acquired the Thompson Falls Antimony Project on the Montana-Idaho border, adjacent to the only operating antimony smelter in the US. Early assays reveal exceptional grades, positioning the company to capitalise on critical mineral supply chain demands.

Volt Resources has extended and significantly increased its graphite offtake agreement with Qingdao Baixing, aligning with the Bunyu project’s development timeline and production targets.

BPH Global has secured a $1 million strategic placement to accelerate growth of its Indonesian seaweed trading operations, backed by record sales and robust infrastructure. This capital injection aims to boost trading volumes and pave the way for higher-margin revenue streams.

Fortuna Metals has confirmed it is exempt from Malawi’s 2025 raw mineral export ban, provided it processes rutile and graphite locally before export. This regulatory clarity positions the company to develop premium mineral products for high-value markets.