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Ausgold Limited has expanded its Katanning Gold Project drilling program to 54,000 metres, revealing high-grade mineralisation beyond existing resource limits. The company also secured a key cooperation agreement with the Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation, while permitting delays push the final investment decision to Q4 2026.

Nelson Resources has obtained key mining leases at its Yarri Gold Project, unlocking expansion potential in high-grade zones and securing up to A$10 million in funding from MEGA Resources to fast-track development.

Astral Resources has reported strong drilling results across its Western Australian gold projects, progressing the Mandilla Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and securing $1.76 million in a recent placement tranche. The company maintains a healthy cash position of $73 million as it targets first gold production in early 2028.

SSH Group Ltd reported a 44% reduction in hire purchase debt alongside $48.4 million in rolling 12-month cash receipts, while progressing high-grade drilling and mining operations at Wagtail and Gold Duke projects.

Moho Resources has finalised the sale of its Silver Swan North Project, receiving an initial $500,000 payment and securing future milestone and royalty income. The deal strengthens Moho’s balance sheet as it intensifies exploration at its Bush Chook Gold Project in Western Australia.

Aquirian’s Drillforce subsidiary has secured a $48 million, three-year drilling and blasting contract at Brightstar’s Lord Byron mine, marking a significant expansion of their strategic partnership in Western Australia’s Goldfields region.

GoldArc Resources has locked in a binding agreement with Mineral Mining Services to fully fund the development of its Leonora South gold deposits, removing capital barriers and setting a clear path to production.

Ora Banda Mining delivered a record 38,800 ounces of gold in the March quarter, generating $76.3 million in free cash flow and boosting cash reserves to $231.7 million. The company also reported a tenfold increase in its Round Dam Mineral Resource to 1.33 million ounces, underpinning its aggressive growth strategy.

GoldArc Resources is pushing aggressively towards near-term production at its Leonora Gold Project, leveraging over 24,000m of recent drilling and strategic partnerships that cover development costs. The company aims to start mining by late 2026, backed by a 200,000oz JORC resource and a seasoned technical team.

Neometals has formalised a joint venture with BML Ventures to fund and operate open-cut mining at the Ironclad deposit, paving a near-term path to gold production at the Barrambie Gold Project.

Alfabs Australia Limited has consolidated its Mining Division workshops into its Kurri Kurri facility, closing the Wollongong site and initiating redundancies, while refinancing its Malabar Loan to improve cash flow and operational efficiency.

GR Engineering Services Limited has been awarded a $68 million EPC contract by Northparkes Mining Services, a subsidiary of Evolution Mining, to upgrade the Northparkes Coarse Particle Flotation Project in New South Wales, aiming to improve copper recovery and energy efficiency.