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Ore Resources has confirmed a 60-metre extension of gold mineralisation at its Forrest prospect, part of the Miriam Gold Project, underpinning a multi-lode system open in multiple directions. Diamond drilling assays are due in early May, promising further clarity on deeper targets.

Fenix Resources shipped 974,000 tonnes of iron ore in March quarter at a low A$70/wmt cash cost despite cyclone disruptions and diesel supply constraints, boosting cash to A$86.3 million and advancing key projects.

Core Lithium has greenlit the restart of its Finniss Lithium Project with a fully funded A$290 million package, initiating mining activities and targeting spodumene concentrate production by September 2026.

Locksley Resources has kicked off maiden diamond drilling at its Desert Antimony Mine and El Campo Rare Earth Element Prospect, alongside producing 99.5% purity antimony trioxide, reinforcing its push for a US domestic critical minerals supply chain.

Iron Road Ltd faces headwinds in securing partners for its Central Eyre Iron Project amid market and energy volatility, delays drilling at Mulgathing due to flooding, but reports promising heavy mineral sands results and evolving land option dynamics at Cape Hardy.

Siren Gold continues its push to upgrade the Sams Creek gold resource with ongoing drilling and a mining permit application nearing decision. Meanwhile, exploration at Queen Charlotte reveals extensive high-grade gold and antimony mineralisation, underpinning the company’s strategic growth in New Zealand’s critical minerals sector.

Emerald Resources NL posted a record March quarter pre-tax operating cash flow of A$143 million from its Okvau Gold Mine, maintaining full-year gold production guidance while progressing development and exploration at its Dingo Range and Memot projects.

Nelson Resources has initiated rehabilitation at the Orleans Mine within its Gold Point Project, setting the stage for a maiden underground drilling campaign in Q3 2026 aimed at unlocking high-grade gold-silver veins.

Alkane Resources delivered a record 45,776 gold equivalent ounces in Q3 FY26, generating $189 million in operating cash flow and boosting its cash, bullion, and investments to $374 million. The company maintained its full-year guidance and secured a place in the S&P/ASX 200 index, enhancing its market profile.

Sandfire Resources faced a tragic fatality at its Magdalena mine and production challenges in Q3 FY26, yet sustained financial strength and advanced its Kalkaroo project, keeping full-year copper equivalent guidance intact.

Metro Mining has secured shareholder approval for a 1-for-20 share consolidation, cutting its shares on issue from over 6.1 billion to roughly 307 million. The move aims to streamline the capital structure and attract broader investor interest.

American Uranium Ltd (ASX:AMU) has initiated a non-renounceable entitlement issue to raise approximately AUD 2.59 million, primarily to advance exploration and development at its Lo Herma uranium project in Wyoming.