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St George Mining has launched a pilot plant beneficiation study at its Araxá Project in Brazil, aiming to refine niobium and rare earth recovery ahead of commissioning its own processing facility in early 2027.

Catalyst Metals' latest infill drilling at the Cinnamon gold deposit delivers thick, high-grade intercepts, underpinning plans for bulk underground mining and supporting an imminent Resource and Reserve update.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) hit a new monthly gold production record of 1,080.5oz in August 2026 at its Blackjack operation, driven by a 50% rise in milling throughput and a 27% increase in head grade.

Strickland Metals is reshaping its leadership team with key departures and appointments as it shifts focus from exploration to development at its Rogozna Project in Serbia.

Meeka Metals has reached a steady-state processing throughput of around 600,000 tonnes per annum, with the ore sorter commissioning set for October 2026 promising to double ore grade and increase milling capacity.

Altair Minerals has kicked off maiden Reverse Circulation drilling at its South Oko and North Peters projects, ramping up to an expected 8,000 metres per month by October 2026. Early trench results at South Oko’s W1 target reveal significant gold mineralisation, setting the stage for a critical exploration phase.

1414 Degrees has acquired full ownership of the Aurora Energy Precinct, consolidating control to drive development of renewable energy infrastructure and a 1 GW AI data centre project.

Leeuwin Metals has identified a substantial new Exploration Target at its Marda Gold Project in Western Australia, potentially adding up to 186,000 ounces of gold beyond the existing 378,600oz resource. The company plans a 10,000m drilling campaign to test this target and advance project development.

Haranga Resources appoints seasoned mining executive Patrick Mutz as Managing Director and CEO, aiming to accelerate development of its high-grade Lincoln Gold Project in California.

Metal Bank is fast-tracking production at its Livingstone Gold Project in WA, prioritising the Homestead and Winja deposits with drilling set to start in September 2026. This strategic pivot aims to leverage larger resources at Livingstone over earlier plans at Whiteheads.

Javelin Minerals has cleared a major hurdle with final mining approval for its Eureka Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, positioning it for imminent production backed by a $25 million financing deal.

Encounter Resources has appointed Simon Hay as Non-Executive Chairman and promoted Will Robinson to Managing Director/CEO, aligning leadership with its expanding niobium and copper-gold projects. The company’s Aileron niobium resource surged 54% in 2026, underpinning development ambitions.