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EcoGraf has replaced its earlier Epanko announcement after ASX correspondence, setting out the assumptions behind a potential increase in Stage 1 production to 87,600 tonnes per annum. The higher-throughput case lowers estimated unit costs, but remains preliminary and is not yet the basis for project financing or a final investment decision.

Aurum Resources has reported its best-ever grade-thickness intercept at the Boundiali Gold Project, led by 28.8 metres at 22.92 g/t gold from the BST1 deposit. The results are intended to support an early fourth-quarter resource update and a definitive feasibility study due late in 2026.

Rokeby Resources has shifted its centre of gravity to the Omeo Gold Project, but the strategic reset comes after a near-doubling annual loss and with substantial future funding obligations. The company ended FY2026 with A$3.39 million in cash and drilling underway at Sunnyside.

Verity Resources has expanded its Monument gold story in Western Australia, but the explorer’s stronger resource base sits alongside a sharply higher annual loss, A$4.67 million operating cash outflow and a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The company finished FY2026 with A$1.05 million in cash and more than A$2.39 million of exploration commitments due within a year.

Titanium Sands has warned of material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern, with just $112,578 in cash and $1.8 million of convertible notes due for repayment or conversion. The warning comes as the company prepares to submit the Environmental Impact Assessment for its Mannar Island mineral sands project in October.

Sabre Resources has expanded into a 4,000-square-kilometre Northern Territory gold and copper-gold portfolio, but its FY2026 loss more than doubled as cash declined. The company now has drilling underway and fresh capital, alongside a growing funding and dilution burden.

Adavale Resources has expanded its Parkes gold inventory to 383,300 ounces and consolidated a 610-square-kilometre position around London-Victoria and Calarie. The gains came alongside a larger annual loss, A$4.95 million in operating cash outflows and an auditor warning that future funding remains critical.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported striking economics for its Ema rare earths project, including a US$1.47 billion post-tax NPV, 105% IRR and six-month payback. The company’s A$7.87 million FY2026 loss, December debt maturity, permitting requirements and unresolved Drake dispute leave the development case dependent on execution and further funding.

Ozz Resources has emerged from suspension after raising $4.8 million, acquiring the Bedaburra nickel-copper-cobalt project and reshaping its exploration portfolio. The annual report also highlights a still-loss-making balance sheet and unresolved funding demands ahead.

Sovereign Metals has expanded Kasiya into a potential rutile, graphite and heavy rare earths project, with a rare earths study adding an estimated US$722 million of pre-tax NPV8. The opportunity comes with a sharper execution challenge: Rio Tinto will not become operator, while Sovereign still needs a mining licence, binding offtakes and substantial funding.

Aurum Resources has extended gold mineralisation beyond the current resource at its BST1 deposit, with standout intercepts including 2.63 metres at 76.74 g/t gold and 24 metres at 6.31 g/t. The results will feed into a Boundiali resource update targeted for early Q4 2026 and a definitive feasibility study due late this year.

Latrobe Magnesium has moved its demonstration plant into the final installation stage for magnesium metal, but its annual report flags a material uncertainty over whether the loss-making group can continue as a going concern. The company had $1.09 million in cash at 30 June and has since secured an $8.5 million equity raising to fund commissioning and corporate costs.