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Vita Resources NL has temporarily halted its maiden drilling program at the Ninnis Gold Project due to Tropical Cyclone Narelle, completing 850 of 1,200 planned auger holes. The company expects drilling to resume later in April, pending weather and ground conditions, with assay results forthcoming.

Octava Minerals (ASX:OCT) has completed its acquisition of the Byro Critical Minerals Project in Western Australia, issuing over 8.5 million shares and 2 million performance rights to vendors, subject to escrow and milestone conditions.

Loyal Metals Ltd (ASX:LLM) has reported assay results from drillhole 25HRDD003 at its Highway Reward Copper-Gold Project in Queensland, confirming a large, continuous VHMS Copper-Gold-Silver system. The 179m intersection at 1.47% copper equivalent supports a bulk-style mining opportunity distinct from historical narrow-lens models.

Peninsula Energy has partially converted US$4.1 million of its convertible loan facility with Adare Finance, reducing its outstanding debt and issuing nearly 20 million shares at A$0.30 each. This transaction supports ongoing funding for the Lance Uranium Project restart and Reset Plan execution.

Reward Minerals Ltd (ASX:RWD) updates on its Newfoundland projects targeting high-grade gold and copper, highlighting multiple priority targets with no historic drilling and imminent maiden drilling planned for 2026.

Metal Bank Limited has applied for a mining lease over the Seven Leaders deposit at its Whiteheads Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, aiming for mining commencement in the fourth quarter of 2026 following optimisation studies and approvals.

Sheffield Resources (ASX:SFX) has provided an update on ongoing debt restructuring negotiations for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, highlighting operational disruptions and additional working capital support from Yansteel. Uncertainty remains over the successful amendment of senior loan facilities.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ASX:ETM) has obtained Foreign Direct Investment approval from the Spanish Government, a key regulatory milestone enabling the completion of its acquisition of the Penouta Tin-Tantalum Mine in Spain. The company anticipates finalising the acquisition this quarter, pending mining licence transfers.

Desert Metals Limited (ASX:DM1) has announced a pro-rata 1-for-2 non-renounceable entitlement offer of up to 325 million new options to raise approximately $325,377. The funds will support ongoing aircore drilling at its Tiogo and Kakalogo gold prospects in Côte d’Ivoire.

PhosCo Ltd has reported significant phosphate mineralisation from recent drilling at the KM prospect within its Gasaat Phosphate Project in Tunisia, supporting upcoming maiden resource estimates and project optimisation efforts.

Western Mines Group Ltd (ASX:WMG) has released assay results from three Phase 4 reverse circulation drill holes at its Mulga Tank Project, confirming broad zones of nickel sulphide mineralisation with notable high-grade intervals. Drilling continues amid weather and fuel supply challenges.

Recharge Metals Limited has completed the acquisition of the Sunset Well Gold Project in Western Australia's Leonora district, securing a near-surface inferred gold resource of 94,500 ounces. The company raised approximately A$5.97 million through a placement and rights issue, bolstering its funding and leadership team to advance exploration activities.