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Orica Limited posted its strongest half-year EBIT in over 20 years at $512 million, driven by premium product demand and strategic acquisitions including Nelson Brothers. The company also initiated a $100 million cost reduction program and declared a 28.5 cent interim dividend.

Premier1 Lithium’s latest drilling at Yalgoo reveals a fresh high-grade gold zone at Carlisle and confirms a large hydrothermal system at Mt Kersey, spotlighting a new VMS corridor that could reshape resource potential.

Pacgold has confirmed new shallow gold mineralisation at its Vertigo deposit within the White Dam Project, suggesting a potential increase to its Mineral Resource Estimate. Infill drilling results support upgrading resource confidence, with further drilling planned to refine the resource and support mine planning.

Rox Resources has finished dewatering the Youanmi Main Pit and is advancing underground mining and infrastructure, positioning the project on track for production.

Exultant Mining has secured regulatory approval and contractor engagement to launch a targeted 12-hole RC drilling campaign at its Balerion Prospect, aiming to test high-priority geochemical and geophysical anomalies.

Accelerate Resources has unveiled a significant new shallow gold discovery at its Balagundi project, defining a 300m mineralised strike at Spencers Prospect and setting the stage for imminent RC drilling.

Lunnon Metals has delivered significant gold intercepts at its Paringa West prospect, including visible gold in reverse circulation chips for the first time, reinforcing the potential of the Paringa Gold Belt near its Lady Herial mine. Meanwhile, a second government co-funded drill hole is underway at the Plentiful prospect to better define host rock structures.

Aurum Resources has delivered robust drilling results from the BDT2 deposit at its Boundiali Gold Project, confirming significant resource growth potential and underpinning its development timeline with a strong financial position.

Evolution Energy Minerals (ASX:EV1) is set to start drilling at its Chikundo Copper Project in June 2026 despite assay delays, while progressing the Chilalo Graphite Project towards first production in October 2027 with a modular development plan and clear funding milestones.

Hamelin Gold has been granted the Day Dawn exploration licence near the Telfer mine and secured a $180,000 co-funded drilling grant, setting the stage for a significant 3,000 metre RC drilling program targeting high-grade gold mineralisation.

EVZ Limited projects full year revenue between $120 million and $125 million for FY26, alongside an EBITDA forecast of $8.5 million to $9 million, reflecting improved margins and operational efficiency.

Santana Minerals has won New Zealand government approval to buy 3,680 hectares critical to its Bendigo-Ophir gold mine, paving the way for a NZ$500 million investment and 350 jobs.