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Sayona Mining Limited and Piedmont Lithium Inc. have agreed to merge, creating a leading North American lithium producer with complementary assets and a balanced ownership structure. The merger, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, aims to unlock significant synergies and strengthen the combined company’s financial position.

Diatreme Resources has announced a substantial upgrade to its Northern Silica Project’s Si2 Deposit, increasing the Measured Mineral Resource by 278% to 187.5 million tonnes. This milestone sets the stage for an upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study targeting a long-life silica sand operation.

Westgold Resources has unveiled a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 2.3 million ounces of gold at its Fletcher Zone, effectively doubling the Beta Hunt mine’s resource base and setting the stage for expanded production.

EV Resources has appointed Miguel Barahona as President of its Mexican subsidiary to lead the restart of the Los Lirios open pit antimony mine, signalling a strategic push to advance its operations in Oaxaca.

Dreadnought Resources has reported promising assay results from recent drilling at its Mangaroon Gold Project, confirming extensions of shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation and setting the stage for further exploration.

Ballymore Resources has initiated a deep drilling program at its Dittmer Project in North Queensland, targeting a significant porphyry copper-gold system beneath the historic mine. This follows strong Stage 5 drilling results and is supported by Queensland Government funding.

Auric Mining has launched mining operations at the Munda Gold Mine Starter Pit, marking a key milestone with the first blast and steady progress toward October completion. The company is poised to expand with plans for a larger pit next year amid a bullish gold market.

Savannah Goldfields Limited is advancing its gold production restart at Georgetown with early ore transport underway, key management hires, and promising new exploration targets.

Canterbury Resources is set to drill a 900m deep hole at its Briggs copper project, testing a high-priority geophysical target that could reveal richer copper zones. Supported by a government grant, this move coincides with a scoping study aiming to unlock one of Australia’s largest undeveloped copper deposits.

Aurelia Metals has reported exceptional high-grade base metal intersections at its Federation West and Nymagee deposits, revealing new mineralisation lenses and promising targets for future exploration.

Brightstar Resources is advancing underground development at its Fish Mine on schedule, aiming for first ore stoping in the September quarter while launching drilling programs to extend mine life and upgrade resources.

Southern Hemisphere Mining has partnered with FMR Resources to explore the Curiosity Southern Porphyry copper-gold target in Chile, with drilling set for late 2025. FMR will fund up to A$13 million to earn a majority stake in the joint venture.