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West Coast Silver Limited has initiated a 1,500-metre diamond drilling program beneath the historic Elizabeth Hill silver mine in Western Australia, aiming to test for high-grade silver extensions along the Munni Munni Fault. The program seeks to validate a structural model that could significantly expand the known mineralisation.

AuMEGA Metals Limited has launched a prospectus for a dual-tranche capital raising totalling approximately C$23.7 million, subject to shareholder approval, aimed at advancing its exploration programs in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Sparc Technologies Limited (ASX: SPN) attributes its recent share price increase and trading volume surge to Managing Director Nick O’Loughlin’s participation in a widely listened-to podcast, confirming no undisclosed material information and compliance with ASX Listing Rules.

Archer Materials has progressed its Biochip program by completing the alpha prototype and Stage 1 project with IMEC, now advancing to develop a beta prototype suitable for external use and clinical validation.

Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB, Nasdaq:MESO) reported net sales of US$30.3 million for its FDA-approved cellular therapy Ryoncil in the March quarter, bringing total revenue since launch close to US$100 million. Strong sales in February and March offset January’s seasonal dip.

Sheffield Resources (ASX:SFX) has provided an update on ongoing debt restructuring negotiations for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, highlighting operational disruptions and additional working capital support from Yansteel. Uncertainty remains over the successful amendment of senior loan facilities.

European Resources Limited has announced promising metallurgical beneficiation outcomes from its Korsnäs rare earths project in Finland, advancing the development of an integrated processing flowsheet under the EU-funded REMHub program.

6K Additive has commenced a major expansion of its Burgettstown facility, supported by a $23.4 million U.S. Defense Production Act grant and $31.4 million raised in its ASX IPO, aiming to increase production capacity five-fold by the end of 2026.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ASX: ECT) has broadened its licence with Rice University to apply Flash Joule Heating technology to PFAS-contaminated adsorbents like granular activated carbon, complementing its existing soil remediation platform.

St George Mining Limited (ASX: SGQ) has announced exceptional diamond drilling results from its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, including the thickest intercept to date of 178.7m at 4.34% TREO and 0.75% Nb2O5 from surface. These results reinforce Araxá's status as a world-class undeveloped resource with potential for dual revenue streams from rare earths and niobium.

Latitude 66 Limited has lodged Exploration Permit applications for its KSB Project in northern Finland following a recent amendment to the Finnish Mining Act. The permits, expected in Q2 2026, will secure tenure for the project and enable further development and exploration activities.

Broken Hill Mines Limited (ASX: BHM) has reported significant production increases at its Rasp silver-lead-zinc mine for the March 2026 quarter and secured a long-term renewal of its Consolidated Mining Lease 7, extending operational rights to 2047.