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OMG Group has launched two new matcha brands targeting both premium and mass-market consumers, supported by a five-year exclusive supply agreement for ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha. This move positions OMG to capitalise on the booming global matcha market through a vertically integrated strategy.

Locksley Resources has produced 99.5% pure antimony trioxide from its Desert Antimony Mine feedstock, marking a key step toward restoring a fully domestic U.S. supply chain for this critical mineral.

Liontown Limited has reported a 70% surge in lithium concentrate production and doubled revenue to $207.5 million in the half-year ending December 2025, completing its transition to 100% underground mining and resetting its balance sheet.

St George Mining has formed a strategic alliance with Brazilian nanotechnology firm Nanum Nanotecnologia to enhance the processing and commercialisation of rare earth elements from its Araxá Project, aiming to upgrade high-value magnet and heavy rare earth concentrations.

Tasman Resources reports progress on drilling preparations at its South Australian projects, with Fortescue-led heritage surveys set to unlock Titan West drilling this year, while Parkinson Dam faces scheduling delays.

GoldArc Resources has kicked off two major drilling campaigns at its Leonora South Gold Project, aiming to expand and de-risk its existing gold resource base through a strategic partnership and innovative funding model.

Bayan Mining has secured U.S. Bureau of Land Management approval for an expanded drilling program at its Desert Star rare earth project, enabling deeper exploration of high-grade targets near the Mountain Pass mine.

Collins Foods is rapidly expanding its footprint in Germany through the acquisition of eight KFC restaurants in Bavaria and an ambitious development plan targeting up to 90 new outlets. Meanwhile, the company refocuses its Netherlands operations with a revamped franchise agreement.

Manhattan Gold Limited has clarified recent share price and volume spikes, attributing them to strategic corporate communications and a fresh investor research report.

WA Kaolin Limited has responded to ASX queries clarifying that its Q2 FY2026 order book was a demand snapshot, not a sales forecast, and confirmed timely disclosure of a production shortfall linked to plant issues. The company also addressed regulatory notices, affirming no material impact on operations or securities value.

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) has significantly expanded its Sulista Rare Earth District in Bahia, Brazil, extending the strike length from over 10 km to more than 17 km with multiple high-grade mineralised corridors. The latest drilling results underpin a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate expected mid-2026 and support BRE’s strategic hub-and-spoke development plan.

Titan Minerals has reported significant wide zones of gold-silver-copper porphyry mineralisation at its Kaliman target within the Dynasty Gold Project, following a 25,000m drilling campaign in 2025. This breakthrough is set to underpin an imminent Mineral Resource update expected in late Q1 2026.