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Burgundy Diamond Mines' subsidiary Arctic Canadian Diamond Company has secured a C$115 million senior secured loan from Canada's LETL facility to support operations amid US tariffs impacting diamond markets. The funding enables continued development and operational restructuring at the Ekati mine.

Sheffield Resources has negotiated a waiver and deferral on senior loan repayments for its Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, while ongoing discussions with lenders aim to restructure project finance amid uncertain shareholder funding.

Theta Gold Mines has entered a non-binding agreement for an $80 million USD senior secured loan to fully fund its TGME Gold Mine Project, aiming for first gold pour in early 2027. The deal includes flexible funding tranches and equity-linked warrants.

Magnetic Resource NL is refining its Lady Julie Gold Project with updated mine designs and infrastructure work, aiming to reduce costs and boost gold recovery ahead of a final optimization report in early 2026.

Celsius Resources has announced a maiden JORC-compliant Ore Reserve Estimate for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, underpinning a robust feasibility study and advancing project financing.

Boab Metals reveals a significant A$25 million capital cost reduction and a six-month faster construction timeline for its Sorby Hills Lead-Silver Project, bolstered by tender results and secured financing.

Dome Gold Mines Ltd is launching a $7 million convertible note offering aimed at funding key developments in its Fiji mining projects, including the Sigatoka feasibility study and exploration programs.

EQ Resources Limited has locked in a €15 million three-year prepayment facility with Traxys Europe S.A., coupled with a five-year offtake agreement for tungsten concentrate from its Spanish mine, strengthening its financial footing and market position.

GoldArc Resources has secured a strategic partnership with BML Ventures to fast-track the Mt Stirling Project, backed by a $2.5 million non-dilutive funding facility that supports both development and broader exploration.

FireFly Metals has successfully raised over C$30 million through a Canadian bought deal and approximately A$106.5 million via an Australian equity raise to fund key development and exploration at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project in Newfoundland.

Thunderbird Resources has appointed Scott Funston as a Non-Executive Director, bringing over two decades of mining and financial expertise, while Robin Wilson steps down but remains a consultant.

Manuka Resources has signed a term sheet for a US$22.5 million loan facility to fund the restart of silver and gold production at its Wonawinta Silver Mine, targeting first production in Q2 2026. This financing complements a recent capital raise and aims to strengthen the company’s balance sheet ahead of production.