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Firebird Metals has commissioned its proprietary equipment for producing advanced lithium-manganese-rich cathode materials at its China pilot plant, aiming to start production in February 2026 with customer samples planned for later in the year. The project is co-funded by strategic partner Taza Metal Technologies, reducing capital risk and accelerating development.

QMines Limited’s maiden drilling program at Mount Mackenzie delivers consistent high-grade gold and silver results, confirming multiple mineralised zones with promising depth extensions. The company advances towards an updated Pre-Feasibility Study, underpinning future mine design and resource growth.

Legacy Minerals has initiated a 2,000-metre diamond drilling program at the Mascotte Silver-Gold Prospect, aiming to grow its substantial 115Moz silver-equivalent resource at Mt Carrington. This move follows promising historical data and recent rock chip assays confirming high-grade gold and silver mineralisation.

Zenith Minerals reports encouraging assay results from its Consolidated Dulcie drilling program in WA, confirming gold mineralisation consistent with its July 2025 Exploration Target and revealing high-grade intercepts. The company targets a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate by late February 2026.

Venus Metals Corporation has issued a second supplementary target’s statement urging shareholders to reject QGold’s increased takeover offer of $0.21 per share, citing significant undervaluation of its key assets and improved financial position.

iTech Minerals has reported robust high-grade gold and antimony intersections from recent drilling at its Reynolds Range project in the Northern Territory, correcting historical data errors and boosting confidence in the deposit’s scale and predictability.

Sunshine Metals has expanded its drilling program at the Liontown deposit following exceptional near-surface gold and silver results, highlighting silver’s rising role alongside gold in the project’s value proposition.

Larvotto Resources has reported multiple high-grade gold, antimony, and tungsten intercepts from diamond drilling at its Metz Mining Centre, reinforcing the potential for a significant resource upgrade later this year.

Litchfield Minerals has revealed compelling ground electromagnetic survey results at its Oonagalabi Project, defining multiple high-conductance sulphide targets and a significant carbonate unit, setting the stage for an ambitious 2026 exploration campaign.

Beacon Minerals has reported robust assay results from 104 reverse circulation drill holes at its Iguana Deposit, confirming strong high-grade gold mineralisation at depth and reinforcing confidence in its geological model.

VHM Limited has terminated its offtake agreement with Shenghe Resources to pursue broader global partnerships for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, appointing Macquarie Capital to accelerate funding and offtake discussions ahead of production in 2027.

Brightstar Resources has reported high-grade drilling results and a 6% increase in mineral resources at its Lord Byron gold deposit, underpinning an upcoming feasibility study update.