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Gorilla Gold reports exceptional high-grade gold intercepts from step-out drilling at its Sovereign deposit, significantly extending mineralisation down-dip and along strike. This breakthrough sets the stage for a major resource upgrade at the Comet Vale Project later this year.

Cazaly Resources has initiated a targeted aircore drilling program at its Goongarrie Gold Project to expand known gold mineralisation and uncover new prospects along the Menzies Shear Zone.

Sunshine Metals has initiated diamond drilling at Liontown North, backed by a Queensland government grant, aiming to validate a new geological fold model that could extend the Liontown gold resource. Concurrent drilling at Sybil and upcoming resource updates promise a busy exploration period.

Canterbury Resources has begun drilling a deep 900m diamond hole at its Briggs Copper Project, aiming to unlock new resource potential adjacent to the existing deposit. Supported by a government grant and a joint venture partner, this drilling campaign could reshape the project’s outlook.

BHP Group Limited reported record iron ore and copper production for FY2025, underpinned by operational excellence and disciplined capital allocation. The company outlined growth project updates, maintained strong margins, and reaffirmed its decarbonisation and social value commitments.

BHP has reported record copper and iron ore production for FY25, delivering robust financial results despite a challenging commodity price environment. The company is advancing key growth projects and maintaining strong capital discipline.

BHP Group Limited reported strong FY2025 financial results driven by record copper production and operational excellence, while advancing key growth projects and sustainability goals. The company maintained its dividend payout and navigated cost escalations at the Jansen potash project alongside ongoing Samarco dam failure remediation.

Challenger Gold’s Argentinian subsidiary has obtained the crucial explosives permit to begin drill and blast operations for toll milling at the Hualilan Gold Project, unlocking near-term cash flow potential. The company’s recent Pre-Feasibility Study underscores robust economics, setting the stage for accelerated development.

Alma Metals has initiated a 900m deep diamond drilling program at its Briggs Copper Project, targeting a key geophysical anomaly adjacent to existing resources. Supported by a $250,000 Queensland Government grant, early drilling has revealed visible copper mineralisation, with assay results anticipated next quarter.

Lincoln Minerals has verified a continuous multi-metal sulphide system extending over 7km at its Minbrie Project in South Australia, setting the stage for a high-impact drilling campaign in late 2025.

Metals Australia has dramatically expanded its Lac Carheil Graphite Project resource in Quebec, tripling contained graphite to 5.1 million tonnes and advancing a pre-feasibility study that positions the project as a key player in North America's critical minerals landscape.

The Papua New Guinea Mining Advisory Committee has recommended extending St Barbara's Simberi Mining Lease to 2038, aligning with plans to boost gold production beyond 200,000 ounces annually.