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Lithium Universe Limited (ASX: LU7) is pushing ahead with its second lithium refinery in Texas and a silver recycling plant amid a strong lithium price rebound. The company secured a decade-long spodumene supply deal to underpin its flagship Canadian refinery and appointed Iggy Tan as full-time CEO to steer growth.

Star Minerals has secured final approvals and commenced site mobilisation at its Tumblegum South Gold Project, bolstered by strong drilling results and a $2.75 million sale of non-core assets to Catalyst Metals.

Core Lithium has greenlit the restart of its Finniss Lithium Project with a fully funded A$290 million package, initiating mining activities and targeting spodumene concentrate production by September 2026.

Paladin Energy has increased its FY2026 uranium production guidance at the Langer Heinrich Mine to 4.5-4.8 million pounds, driven by strong operational performance. Concurrently, the company secured environmental approval for its Patterson Lake South project in Canada, although a legal challenge looms.

Golden State Mining Limited has reinforced its leadership and maintained disciplined exploration efforts across its Western Australian projects, holding a cash balance of $1.3 million at the end of March 2026.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has resumed mining at Blackjack South, with ore now feeding the processing plant and Podosky mining poised to start late April. Far Fanning drilling is underway, aiming for a 2027 production ramp-up.

GR Engineering Services Limited has been awarded a $68 million EPC contract by Northparkes Mining Services, a subsidiary of Evolution Mining, to upgrade the Northparkes Coarse Particle Flotation Project in New South Wales, aiming to improve copper recovery and energy efficiency.

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.

Lachlan Star Limited has appointed mining veteran Tony Kiernan as independent Non-Executive Chairman alongside Alan Thom as Non-Executive Director, marking a strategic board refresh aimed at accelerating the company’s growth in Western Australia’s gold sector.

Moho Resources has expanded its Bush Chook Gold Project with a new high-grade gold-antimony mine acquisition, setting the stage for a significant 5,000m drilling campaign in May.

Patriot Resources has appointed Dominic Duggan as Managing Director and CEO, signalling a strategic push to advance its global mining projects. Duggan’s blend of technical and financial expertise is expected to steer the company through its critical development stage.

Star Minerals has obtained the crucial Native Vegetation Clearing Permit, completing all regulatory approvals to commence mining at the Tumblegum South Gold Project in Western Australia.