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Battery Age Minerals Ltd has responded to an ASX price query, denying undisclosed information and attributing recent trading activity to a new research report and the launch of its maiden drilling program.

Saturn Metals has reported a robust June quarter highlighted by significant drilling success and exceptional metallurgical recoveries at Apollo Hill, lifting its gold resource to 2.24 million ounces. These developments set the stage for a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve later this year.

Gullewa Limited reports significant progress in its mining and property ventures, including a major drilling campaign and lot sales, setting the stage for an updated resource estimate.

New World Resources has locked in a US$6.5 million unsecured loan from Kinterra to advance its Antler Copper Project and support a pending takeover bid. The funding aims to cover critical permitting, land acquisition, and transaction costs.

Manuka Resources has declared a maiden Probable Ore Reserve of 39,000 ounces of gold at its historic Mt Boppy Open Pit, underpinning a cutback project that adds significant value to its Cobar Basin production plan.

Diatreme Resources has formalised a negotiation framework with the Gulaal People, setting the stage for collaborative development of its Northern Silica Project while prioritising cultural heritage and community benefits.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports successful metallurgical testwork at its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, producing 34kg of Mixed Rare Earth Oxide from heap leach solutions, paving the way for streamlined, cost-effective rare earth processing.

Alpha HPA Limited has kicked off major civil works for its HPA First Project Stage 2 while securing strong sales momentum in the semiconductor sector, supported by expanded Letters of Intent covering over 60% of Stage 2 capacity.

Kalamazoo Resources retains 100% ownership of its 1.44 million ounce Ashburton Gold Project and fast-tracks a scoping study amid soaring Australian gold prices. The company aims to unlock significant value from the Mt Olympus Deposit with a targeted study completion in Q4 2025.

DUG Technology's US subsidiary is heading to trial over a disputed $2.4 million supplier invoice, with a counterclaim of $3.1 million adding complexity to the Texas court battle.

Iondrive Limited advances its proprietary battery recycling technology with a pilot plant design, European consortium formation, and new e-waste initiatives, supported by significant grant funding.

Arafura Rare Earths pushes forward with equity funding for its Nolans Project, targeting a €100 million investment from Germany’s Raw Materials Fund amid rising geopolitical tensions reshaping the rare earths landscape.