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Terrain Minerals has made significant progress across its gold, lithium, and rare earth projects during the December 2025 quarter, including drilling milestones and a successful $2.76 million capital raise. The company targets a maiden resource at its Lightning gold prospect by mid-2026.

Belararox Limited has completed an $8.5 million placement to accelerate copper exploration, with drilling now underway at its TMT Project in Argentina.

Lion Rock Minerals confirms coarse monazite crystals in residual soils at its Minta Est project, validating its exploration model and advancing its rare-earths ambitions. The milestone achievement also triggers the issuance of 500 million deferred shares to vendors.

Chariot Resources has inked a non-binding MOU with Shanghai GreatPower to collaborate on lithium offtake, financing, and processing in Nigeria, marking a significant step in developing the country’s lithium sector.

Northern Star Resources has revised down its FY26 gold production guidance following a challenging December quarter marked by equipment failures and operational disruptions across key sites.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has defied extreme wet-season weather in NW Queensland to deliver copper production above budget and guidance in Q4 2025, showcasing operational resilience and strong risk management.

Nickel Industries has secured a strategic partner in Sphere Corp., which will acquire a 10% interest in the ENC HPAL project and enter into a nickel offtake agreement, marking a significant step into Western aerospace markets.

S2 Resources has completed its first drilling campaign at the Warraweena project in NSW, revealing volcanic rocks akin to the Macquarie Arc and promising copper mineralisation. Further geophysical work is planned to pinpoint the source of magnetic anomalies and advance exploration.

Triton Minerals has executed a pivotal Shareholders Cooperation Deed with NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd, marking significant progress under their Share Sale and Purchase Agreement. This step sets the stage for governance arrangements ahead of project completion.

NT Minerals Limited faces suspension from ASX trading starting January 2026 due to insufficient operational activity, though it remains listed and committed to future exploration.

Forrestania Resources has formalised its acquisition of the Lake Johnston Project from Poseidon Nickel, marking a pivotal move towards near-term gold production with key infrastructure and contractor engagements.

Alara Resources' joint venture in Oman is under legal scrutiny as local residents seek to halt operations and challenge project licences. The company disputes the claims and continues production while monitoring developments.