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VRX Silica Limited has secured critical environmental and mining approvals for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project, alongside binding offtake contracts with major Asian customers, setting the stage for production by late 2026.

Augustus Minerals has completed heritage surveys and soil sampling at its Music Well gold project, setting the stage for maiden drilling, while its Mt Kare project in Papua New Guinea moves through permitting with plans for aggressive development.

Rubix Resources has completed co-funded drilling at its Paperbark Project in Queensland and is progressing due diligence on a potential new asset, with assay results expected soon.

An application to the Takeovers Panel questions the integrity of Maronan Metals’ recent $16 million placement and its share purchase plan, raising concerns about undisclosed relationships and share price manipulation.

Truscott Mining Corporation advances exploration at Westminster and Barkly Projects, confirming new mineralised zones and refining structural models to guide targeted drilling. The company is also progressing site preparations and exploring funding options to support phased development.

Godolphin Resources has reported a substantial upgrade to its Lewis Ponds gold, silver, and base metals resource, alongside successful capital raising to fund ongoing development and exploration.

Perpetual Resources has reported exceptional maiden drilling results at its Igrejinha Project in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming a polymetallic system rich in lithium, caesium, tin, tungsten, and tantalum. A recent $1.6 million capital raise bolsters its exploration momentum.

DMC Mining Limited reports steady progress on its Guinea projects’ licences amid ongoing ASX re-admission efforts, despite critically low cash reserves.

Freehill Mining Limited has addressed an ASX query over the late filing of a director’s interest notice, attributing the delay to an administrative oversight and reaffirming its compliance protocols.

Arafura Rare Earths has made decisive strides in funding its Nolans Project, securing up to US$400 million in conditional and indicative investments from Australian and US government-linked financiers, alongside a strong equity raise.

Arafura Rare Earths has launched a major A$475 million placement alongside a A$50 million share purchase plan, significantly advancing funding for its Nolans Project and edging closer to a Final Investment Decision in early 2026.

Macro Metals Limited has bolstered its financial position with a $2 million capital raise while making significant progress across its iron ore and construction sand projects, underpinned by strong Indigenous joint ventures and mining services development.