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Lenders to Sheffield Resources’ Thunderbird joint venture have extended repayment deferrals and covenant waivers until 31 October 2026, buying more time for debt restructuring talks. A proposed standstill could defer Kimberley Mineral Sands’ obligations until June 2027, but has not yet been agreed.

Australian Mines has appointed a specialist consultant team to complete the pre-feasibility study for its Flemington Scandium Project, targeting delivery in the first quarter of 2027. The study will retain a 60-tonne-per-year scandium oxide reference case while testing production scenarios of up to 180 tonnes per year.

Power Minerals has secured priority-project treatment from Minas Gerais for its Morro do Ferro rare earths project, directing future licensing through a specialised state pathway. The agreement improves institutional access but stops well short of environmental approval, project finance or a construction timetable.

Star Minerals has transitioned from explorer to producer with mining underway at its Tumblegum South Gold Project and anticipates first gold revenue in the December quarter of 2026.

PTR Minerals’ preliminary mine optimisation study for the Rosewood Titanium Project highlights the potential to tap exceptionally high-grade zones early in production, boosting cashflow and reducing upfront costs. Metallurgical tests suggest simpler, lower-cost processing options could yield high-quality titanium products.

Sheffield Resources has secured an extension on loan deferrals for its Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, pushing key repayment obligations to September 2026 while negotiating a potential debt standstill until mid-2027.

Javelin Minerals has cleared a major hurdle with final mining approval for its Eureka Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, positioning it for imminent production backed by a $25 million financing deal.

Eagle Mountain Mining has kicked off a 6,000-metre drilling program at its Oracle Ridge copper project in Arizona, funded and operated by JV partner Nittetsu Mining. The campaign aims to expand known mineralisation and explore new targets identified by recent geophysical surveys.

Pioneer Minerals has identified a high-priority bedrock electromagnetic conductor adjacent to the historic Springfield Tungsten Mine in Idaho, refining drill targets ahead of its maiden drilling campaign.

Sheffield Resources reported a 20% rise in ore mined and an 11% increase in concentrate production at its Thunderbird Mine, alongside an 8% jump in zircon prices amid improving market conditions.

Austral Gold has unveiled a comprehensive 14-year life-of-mine plan for its Guanaco Mine in Chile, underpinned by a US$192.1 million after-tax NPV and robust mineral reserves.

Caravel Minerals has completed the mining component of its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Caravel Copper Project, underpinning an updated Ore Reserve of 597 million tonnes at 0.24% copper. The study outlines a staged open pit operation with plans for autonomous haulage and contractor engagement in early mining.