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Westar Resources has secured heritage approvals and is set to begin a targeted RC drilling program at the Mindoolah Gold Mining Centre, aiming to unlock high-grade gold deposits beneath historic workings. Following this, drilling will focus on a compelling geophysical anomaly at the Mageye Prospect.

Golden State Mining is set to launch a comprehensive gold drilling campaign across its Western Australian projects in 2025, with key heritage approvals underway and promising geochemical results guiding exploration targets.

Piedmont Lithium reported record Q4 2024 shipments of spodumene concentrate, modestly exceeding guidance, while preparing to merge with Sayona Mining to consolidate North American lithium operations.

Green Critical Minerals Limited has launched an offer of up to 10,000 Listed Options at no cost to remove trading restrictions on previously issued options, aiming to facilitate secondary trading and enhance liquidity for investors.

Perenti’s underground mining arm, Barminco, has landed a $120 million contract at Nevada Gold Mines’ Goldrush Project, marking its first US underground mining venture and a strategic expansion into North America.

Astute Metals NL has identified a new high-grade lithium-bearing claystone unit at its Red Mountain Project in Nevada, significantly enhancing the project's exploration potential ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

AustChina Holdings has entered a binding agreement to acquire Penwortham Exploration, gaining access to promising gold-antimony and base metals projects in Tasmania’s prolific mining districts. The move positions AustChina to leverage modern exploration techniques on historically rich targets.

Dart Mining has applied for a new exploration permit over the historic Raglan Goldfield, aiming to consolidate its gold assets in Central Queensland alongside the recently acquired Triumph Gold Project.

Fortescue Ltd’s subsidiary FMG Pilbara Pty Ltd has acquired a 66.23% majority interest in Red Hawk Mining, advancing its takeover bid with an increased offer price to incentivize remaining shareholders.

AXP Energy has secured $1.25 million through a share placement to accelerate its modular data centre rollout powered by stranded natural gas in Colorado. This capital injection aims to support the company’s pioneering gas-to-power operations tied to Bitcoin mining and other high-performance computing applications.

Antares Metals has identified 49 uranium targets within its Mt Isa North Project, highlighting ten as high-priority for imminent exploration. The findings suggest a promising geological setting akin to established uranium deposits nearby.

Altair Minerals has announced the acquisition of the Venatica Copper Project in Peru, a district-scale opportunity boasting high-grade copper mineralisation and strategic proximity to world-class mines. This move significantly expands Altair's portfolio with promising exploration potential in a globally significant copper belt.