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St Barbara Limited has expanded its Nova Scotia exploration portfolio with 44 new targets near its 15-Mile Processing Hub, aiming to extend the mine life beyond 11 years. The company has acquired 174 exploration licences and plans extensive drilling and sampling in 2026.

DGR Global has confirmed its support for Jiangxi Copper’s acquisition offer for SolGold, endorsing the 28 pence per share bid ahead of the upcoming shareholder vote.

Flagship Investments reported a challenging half-year with a 9.8% portfolio decline and a comprehensive loss of $6.4 million, yet maintained its commitment to dividends with a 5.1 cent fully franked interim payout.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan prices for four key iShares ETFs for the January 2026 distribution period, providing clarity for investors opting to reinvest their dividends.

Arcadia Minerals has entered a pivotal phase with a pending earn-in agreement on its Swanson Tantalum Project and a binding farm-in deal for its Karibib Copper-Gold Project, alongside strategic leadership changes and a planned capital raising.

5E Advanced Materials has resumed trading on the ASX following its announcement of a proposed capital raising through a U.S. public offering. Investors await details on how this move will reshape the company’s financial outlook.

Tyranna Resources has withdrawn certain visual mineralisation estimates from its recent quarterly report, citing non-compliance with ASX reporting standards and urging investors to disregard these figures.

Cokal Limited has advanced its metallurgical coal operations in Central Kalimantan with new mining contracts, resumed coal shipments, and infrastructure upgrades, aiming for a 2026 production target of approximately 420,000 tonnes.

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.

Triangle Energy has secured new offshore and onshore permits in the Philippines while initiating legal action against JV partners in Western Australia, signaling a strategic pivot and operational challenges ahead.

Iluka Resources reported a strong finish to 2025 with record zircon and rutile production, while advancing its Eneabba rare earth refinery and navigating softer zircon prices amid cautious 2026 guidance.

Iron Road Ltd maintained modest spending on its Central Eyre Iron Project while progressing exploration at the Mulgathing Project, with key drilling results awaited. The company also updated its strategic land options at Cape Hardy amid subdued steel market conditions.