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West Wits Mining Limited has presented a robust update on its flagship Qala Shallows gold project, showcasing a strong Definitive Feasibility Study and secured senior debt funding, targeting first gold production in early 2026.

EV Resources is rapidly progressing its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, defining drill-ready targets ahead of a maiden drilling campaign amid growing global demand for critical minerals.

Iceni Gold has reported a significant new gold intersection hosted in basalt at its Guyer project, expanding the known mineralised footprint beneath transported cover. This discovery emerges from a major drilling campaign within its 14 Mile Well Gold Project.

Arafura Rare Earths has completed the second tranche of its A$80 million capital raising, issuing over 51 million shares and raising approximately A$9.8 million. The company is also progressing a share purchase plan aimed at raising an additional A$5 million.

Delta Lithium has commenced drilling at its expansive Yinnetharra Lithium Project while preparing a resource update for Mt Ida that includes promising rubidium co-product potential.

Nelson Resources has entered a pivotal Right to Mine Agreement with MEGA Resources, securing up to $10 million in funding and mining expertise to advance the Yarri Gold Project near Kalgoorlie.

Flagship Minerals has raised $4 million through a share placement, including a strategic $2.5 million investment from global EPC leader Xinhai, to advance the Pantanillo Gold Project towards feasibility and development.

Petratherm’s Phase 3 drilling at the Muckanippie Project reveals a significant extension of high-grade titanium mineralisation at Rosewood and discovers a new heavy mineral sands zone at Echo.

Austral Gold has lowered its 2025 production forecast for the Guanaco Mine following a workplace fatality that halted key processing operations. The company has also sold equity holdings to bolster cash flow amid operational disruptions.

Argent Minerals has awarded a contract for further diamond drilling at its Kempfield Silver-Polymetallic Project, targeting extensions of previously identified high-grade silver zones. With regulatory approvals secured, drilling is set to begin shortly, aiming to expand the resource amid strong silver prices.

Black Cat Syndicate has unveiled new, exceptionally high-grade gold lodes at its Paulsens Gold Operation, including a standout 5-meter intercept grading 90.55 grams per tonne. This discovery could accelerate resource growth and production plans at the underground mine.

St Barbara Limited forecasts a 21% increase in gold production for FY26 at its Simberi Operations, with costs expected between A$4,000 and A$4,400 per ounce. However, key capital investment decisions hinge on unresolved Papua New Guinea tax assessments and mining lease approvals.