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Magnum Mining has mapped a substantial 3.3 km² equivalent thorium anomaly at its Wet Mountain rare earths project in Colorado, aligning with historic high-grade assays and setting the stage for initial diamond drilling.

Stelar Metals has completed its initial fieldwork at the Hill of Leaders Tungsten Project, confirming broad tungsten mineralisation and setting the stage for drilling campaigns starting in July.

Platina Resources has signed a binding Share Sale Agreement to acquire Bravo Minerals, owner of the Sunrise Bore Exploration Licence, expanding its Laverton gold portfolio in a promising but underexplored corridor.

Bass Oil has secured full ownership of the Vanessa gas field in the Cooper Basin, aiming to resume gas sales by year-end after recommissioning the facility and pipeline.

Perpetual Resources (ASX: PEC) has locked in a 100% stake in the historic Nevada Scheelite tungsten mine, boasting an average grade of 1.1% WO3 and existing underground infrastructure. The acquisition is backed by a $2.5 million placement to fund validation and exploration.

Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER) is set to embark on a busy 2026 drilling season with three funded diamond drill programs across its Canobie, Diamantina, and Bulimba projects, targeting multiple high-potential copper and gold prospects in Queensland.

Altair Minerals (ASX: ALR) has identified a regionally extensive high-grade gold structure at North Peters and confirmed strong gold enrichment beneath surface soils at South Oko, setting the stage for imminent diamond drilling and expanded exploration in Guyana.

Golden Dragon Mining has applied for a new tenement just 1.5 km from Westgold’s Big Bell Gold Mine, extending its landholding in Western Australia’s Murchison Goldfields to about 619 km². The move boosts exposure to a prolific gold belt with multiple high-priority targets, including the drill-ready Jeffrey Well prospect.

Resources & Energy Group (ASX:REZ) has locked in a binding term sheet with Rembrandt Mining to kickstart gold production at its Maranoa deposit, preserving full ownership while shifting capital risk to Rembrandt and capturing enhanced profit shares at higher gold prices.

Bougainville Copper Limited has been officially notified that its Exploration Licence No. 01 is suspended following the Bougainville Executive Council’s approval of a 25-year Large-Scale Mining Lease granted to Bougainville Minerals Limited over the same land.

International Graphite Ltd (ASX:IG6) has partnered with Alkeemia S.p.A. to establish a graphite processing facility in Italy, aiming for first production in the second half of 2027 and a final investment decision by Q3 2026.

Nickel Industries reported a robust US$80 million Adjusted EBITDA for April-May 2026, driven by a strong May rebound and significant working capital releases. The company also progressed commissioning of its Excelsior Nickel Cobalt HPAL project, targeting nickel cathode production by mid-August.