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Elevra Lithium's updated scoping study for its North American Lithium mine expansion reveals a faster ramp-up to 338 ktpa spodumene concentrate with stable costs and a significant increase in project value.

Dateline Resources has delivered a comprehensive Bankable Feasibility Study for its Colosseum Gold Project in California, outlining a technically straightforward restart with strong financial metrics and a 10.4-year mine life producing 573,000 ounces of gold.

Pacgold has confirmed new shallow gold mineralisation at its Vertigo deposit within the White Dam Project, suggesting a potential increase to its Mineral Resource Estimate. Infill drilling results support upgrading resource confidence, with further drilling planned to refine the resource and support mine planning.

Kingsgate Consolidated sustained robust production at Chatree with a fifth straight quarter exceeding 20,000 ounces of gold, while achieving a record AISC margin and boosting cash reserves to A$213 million.

Whitehaven Coal’s March quarter production fell 14% due to seasonal wet weather in Queensland, but coal prices rose sharply and refinancing cut interest costs by up to A$55 million annually.

29Metals has delivered strong final drill results from its 2025 program at Golden Grove, revealing high-grade copper and zinc intercepts that promise to boost mineral resources and mine flexibility. The company plans a significant exploration budget increase for 2026 to capitalize on this momentum.

Riversgold has kicked off a focused nine-day diamond drilling campaign at its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie to gather essential rock strength data for pit design, as it nears a key mining lease grant and development partnership with MEGA Resources.

Castile Resources has kicked off pilot plant bench scale testing for its Rover 1 project, integrating a 41% resource upgrade and higher metal prices into its Bankable Feasibility Study. The company also secured $8.4 million in funding and is preparing for exploration drilling amid regional consolidation.

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.

Coronado Global Resources (ASX: CRN) will hold its 2026 Annual General Meeting virtually on June 4, 2026, following a challenging 2025 marked by a $432 million net loss amid weak metallurgical coal prices and logistical constraints. The company reported operational improvements and liquidity support from Stanwell, while navigating leadership changes and ongoing risks.

Elevra Lithium delivered a strong March 2026 quarter with record revenues, operational improvements at North American Lithium, and progress on multiple growth fronts, supported by a robust cash position.

Sunstone Metals has delivered a robust Scoping Study for its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, outlining a 23-year mine life, strong production rates, and a post-tax NPV of US$0.9 billion at a conservative gold price. The study highlights low operating costs and substantial exploration upside, setting the stage for a pre-feasibility study and funding pursuits.