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Barton Gold Holdings has initiated an 8,000m drilling campaign at its Challenger Gold Project, aiming to upgrade resources and deliver a Definitive Feasibility Study by mid-2026. This move sets the stage for restarting the Central Gawler Mill and advancing multiple regional assets.

Scorpion Minerals has taken a significant step forward with a binding option to acquire the Old Prospect gold tenements and forged strategic partnerships to advance its gold and lithium projects in Western Australia.

Iceni Gold Limited reported a busy December quarter focused on advancing diamond drilling at its 14 Mile Well and Welcome Creek projects in Western Australia, with assay results expected soon and a cash position of $1.53 million.

Golden Cross Resources reported a quiet December quarter with ongoing preparatory work at its flagship Copper Hill copper-gold project, while its ASX securities remain suspended pending operational compliance.

Accent Resources NL reports steady progress on its Magnetite Range Project pre-feasibility study, confirming high-grade magnetite concentrate, while maintaining stable gold resources at Norseman and holding nearly $10 million in cash.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has raised approximately $6 million through a strategic share placement to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinning its role in diversifying global rare earth supply chains.

Zuleika Gold has resolved its long-running litigation with Catalyst Metals, receiving $46 million in cash and shares, with a further $2 million due soon. The company also upgraded its gold resources significantly, positioning itself for aggressive development and exploration.

Great Boulder Resources has hit a major milestone with a 1.02 million ounce gold resource at its Side Well project, backed by a record 34,000 metres of drilling in the December quarter. The company’s strong cash position and ongoing exploration signal further growth potential.

Charger Metals NL has retained 100% ownership of its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project after Rio Tinto Exploration withdrew from their farm-in agreement. The company also reported a maiden lithium resource at Medcalf and uncovered significant high-grade gold intercepts at the Xmas Gold Discovery.

Kingsland Minerals has completed a pivotal scoping study for its Leliyn Graphite Project, confirming high-grade purified spherical graphite production potential. The company also secured $2.16 million through a placement and share purchase plan and has commenced a pre-feasibility study.

New Frontier Minerals has completed its maiden drilling campaign at Harts Range and secured a binding commercial framework with Metallium Ltd, unlocking a novel processing pathway for heavy rare earth elements. Meanwhile, progress at its NWQ Copper Project and a successful capital raise position the company for growth.

Richmond Vanadium Technology Ltd continues to push forward with its Richmond–Julia Creek Vanadium Project, progressing environmental approvals and technical collaborations despite subdued vanadium market conditions.