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Besra Gold Inc has updated its Bau Gold Project mineral resource to 2.28 million ounces, reflecting refined assumptions and a more robust project foundation despite a reduction in total ounces. This revision sets the stage for a detailed technical review and lease renewal negotiations.

Sunrise Energy Metals secures renewed interest from the US Export-Import Bank for substantial debt financing, reinforcing the strategic importance of its Syerston Scandium Project amid a landmark US-Australia minerals pact.

Western Yilgarn has launched ground exploration at its Ida Holmes Junction and New Norcia projects, aiming to expand high-grade gallium mineralisation critical for semiconductor and green energy technologies.

Austral Resources Australia has locked in $40 million through a discounted share placement, setting the stage for its ASX reinstatement and ambitious expansion in Queensland's copper belt.

Challenger Gold has secured critical drilling and explosives contracts and completed refurbishment of the Casposo Toll Milling plant, marking a pivotal step toward early gold production at its Hualilán project in Argentina.

Cauldron Energy’s recent passive seismic survey at the Yanrey Uranium Project has delineated extensive palaeochannel systems and sharpened high-priority drill targets, setting the stage for a focused exploration campaign.

Astron Limited and Energy Fuels have received a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia for up to A$80 million in senior debt financing, advancing the Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project toward production.

Arafura Rare Earths has received conditional approval for a US$100 million equity investment from Export Finance Australia, reinforcing the strategic importance of its Nolans Project in Australia’s critical minerals landscape.

Manuka Resources has raised A$15 million to accelerate production at its Wonawinta Silver Mine and fund exploration drilling at Mt Boppy and Pipeline Ridge in New South Wales.

Solis Minerals has raised $5.9 million to fund the acquisition and exploration of its promising Cucho copper project, alongside ongoing and upcoming drilling programs at Ilo Este and Cinto in Peru.

Solis Minerals has entered a binding agreement to acquire up to 75% of the Cucho Copper Project in Peru, a large-scale porphyry system with promising historical drilling results and significant untested exploration targets. The company plans a 5,000-metre drilling program in 2026 aiming for a maiden resource estimate and economic assessment.

Energy Transition Minerals has won court approval to acquire the Penouta tin-tantalum-niobium mine in Spain, marking a strategic expansion into Europe’s critical minerals sector.