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Hastings Technology Metals and JV partner Wyloo have unveiled an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for the Yangibana Rare Earths Project, revealing robust economics and a streamlined path to production with substantial infrastructure already in place.

Aquirian Limited reported a near tripling of EBITDA to $4.6 million in FY26, driven by a $48 million contract win for its Drillforce subsidiary and expanded production capacity at its Wubin facility.

Anson Resources has clinched approval for its Small Scale Mining Operation at its Green River Lithium Project, clearing the way for a 10,000 tpa lithium carbonate plant in Utah. With all major permits in hand, the company moves closer to refining costs and advancing project financing.

Elevra Lithium’s North American Lithium operation posted a 15% production increase in June 2026, setting a monthly record in May. While sales prices lagged behind spot rates due to legacy contracts, the company expects future pricing to improve as these contracts conclude.

Pantoro Gold's FY2026 gold output fell below expectations due to contractor and labour shortages, prompting a strategic operational review. The company targets 90,000 to 105,000 ounces in FY2027 with a stabilisation-first approach and significant investments in new ore sources and infrastructure.

Impact Minerals’ JV partner Kuniko has kicked off Phase 2 diamond drilling at the Commonwealth-Silica Hill Project in NSW, aiming to expand newly discovered high-grade gold-silver zones. The initial 1,300m program follows a 100% success rate in Phase 1 and sets the stage for a resource upgrade in late 2026.

Cobre Limited has secured A$90 million through a two-tranche placement to boost production and exploration at its Sierra Atacama copper mine while strengthening its balance sheet.

Odyssey Gold’s Stage 1 Scoping Study for the Tuckanarra Project outlines a low-capital, high-margin open-pit mining operation producing 79,000 ounces of gold over 29 months with pre-tax cashflows of A$180 million at A$6,000/oz gold price.

Chariot Resources has secured additional exploration licence transfers in Nigeria and increased its convertible loan to fund regulatory costs, pushing its Nigerian lithium acquisition closer to completion.

Cyprium Metals has identified significant oxide copper mineralisation across a large section of the Nifty waste dump, potentially adding a low-cost feed source for its heap leach and SXEW operations as it advances the copper complex restart.

TG Metals' recent drilling at Van Uden reveals extensive near-surface laterite gold mineralisation beyond existing resources, underpinning a promising heap leach development with low capital costs and high recoveries.

Future Metals NL has delivered a significant upgrade to its Panton PGM Project, reporting an 82.3 million tonne resource at 1.6 g/t platinum equivalent, underpinning a refreshed development plan.