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Freehill Mining’s aggregates division hit a new monthly sales high of $427,766 in April, a 23% jump from March, driven by operational upgrades and nearing completion of a key crusher installation. This momentum underpins its strategy to fund copper project development in Chile.

TG Metals targets a potential doubling of its laterite gold resources at Van Uden, advancing heap leach project designs and awaiting drilling approvals.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has raised A$3.5 million through a convertible note with existing investor Lind Global Fund III LP, aiming to reduce debt and support operational cash flow.

Altitude Minerals has secured $1.155 million through a placement to fund drilling and target development in Nevada and New South Wales, focusing on silver, gold, and copper-gold porphyry systems.

Aerometrex expands its MetroMap Partner Program, adding new industry partners and unlocking uncapped revenue growth beyond its foundational Landchecker deal.

St George Mining has secured Worley Engenharia Ltda as technical adviser to accelerate feasibility studies and project development at its Araxá Niobium-Rare Earths Project in Brazil, leveraging a highly experienced local team and strong government support.

Resolution Minerals has achieved 99.5% recovery of stibnite from lower grade Antimony Ridge samples, reinforcing the project's potential as a key US antimony source. Further flotation and hydrometallurgical test work is underway alongside a major drilling campaign at Golden Gate.

Metallium has secured binding contracts for 50% of its Stage-1 US printed circuit board feedstock target, reinforcing its path to commercial scale-up at its Texas Technology Campus.

Volt Resources is making headway in securing US customers for its Alabama Graphite Refinery, leveraging recent policy shifts and supply chain dynamics to target near-term revenue from industrial and battery markets.

West Coast Silver (ASX:WCE) has unveiled a comprehensive Growth & Development Plan for its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, targeting a rapid transition to production via a high-grade, low-capex open pit operation supported by ongoing drilling and resource expansion.

Yandal Resources is ramping up its 2026 exploration campaign in the Yandal Greenstone Belt, leveraging a $14.7 million cash reserve and new infrastructure to expand discoveries at Arrakis, Flushing Meadows, and Mt McClure.

Redcastle Resources is accelerating its shift from exploration to production, with mining operations set to start by late May 2026 under a capital-light joint venture with BML Ventures.