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Fortuna Metals has confirmed significant high-grade rutile mineralisation across broad areas of its Mkanda project in Malawi, with 675 drill holes completed and assays pending for the majority. The discovery positions the company alongside a world-class deposit and taps into surging demand for titanium in robotics.

Orion Minerals has been selected for the prestigious 2026 BHP Xplor accelerator program, receiving US$500,000 in equity-free funding and access to BHP’s global expertise to advance its South African exploration projects.

Strickland Metals has reported compelling new drilling results at its Gradina Deposit in Serbia, revealing strong gold and base metal mineralisation that extends beyond the existing 1.2 million ounce resource. These findings highlight significant growth potential within the Rogozna Project.

Arika Resources has agreed to acquire the remaining 20% stake in its flagship Yundamindra and Kookynie gold projects, consolidating full ownership and positioning itself for accelerated exploration in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Barton Gold Holdings has initiated an 8,000m drilling campaign at its Challenger Gold Project, aiming to upgrade resources and deliver a Definitive Feasibility Study by mid-2026. This move sets the stage for restarting the Central Gawler Mill and advancing multiple regional assets.

Hawsons Iron Limited has secured $2.2 million through a discounted share placement, accompanied by free attaching options, to advance key studies and optimisations for its iron project in New South Wales.

Rincon Resources has secured drilling approvals for its Hasties gold-copper deposits near Telfer, aiming to expand mineralisation and update its resource estimate by the end of Q1 2026.

Litchfield Minerals has secured a coveted spot in BHP’s 2026 Xplor accelerator, gaining $500,000 in non-dilutive funding and expert support to fast-track its Oonagalabi Project exploration.

Nyapiri Macro Mining, a majority Indigenous-owned mining services company, has locked in a multi-year framework agreement with BHP, promising streamlined operations and enhanced Indigenous participation at the Mt Goldsworthy site.

Sierra Nevada Gold Inc (ASX – SNX) reports compelling rock chip sampling results at its As Safra Copper-Gold Project in Saudi Arabia, confirming historic high-grade mineralisation and identifying priority drill targets ahead of a planned 5,000m drilling campaign.

Magnum Mining and Exploration has completed its acquisition of the Wet Mountain Rare Earth Element Project in Colorado, marking a significant step in its U.S. critical minerals strategy. The project boasts historic surface assays up to 7.99% Total Rare Earth Elements, with exploration plans underway.

Waratah Minerals has reported outstanding high-grade gold drilling results at its Spur Gold Project in New South Wales, extending mineralisation and boosting confidence in the geological model. Significant intercepts include 42m at 2.95g/t Au and a standout 1m hit at 146g/t Au.