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Mount Ridley Mines has announced a capital raising of up to $830,388 through a placement and a pro-rata rights issue, aiming to fund ongoing projects and explore new mining opportunities.

Somerset Minerals (ASX – SMM) is advancing its Coppermine Project in Canada with promising maiden drill results and a $4 million placement to fund expanded exploration.

Magnetite Mines Limited has announced a pro rata renounceable rights issue to raise up to $2.65 million, aiming to advance its flagship Razorback iron ore project in South Australia. The offer includes free attaching options and is partially underwritten, reflecting the company’s strategic push towards securing funding and completing key project milestones.

Somerset Minerals has raised $4 million to fund an aggressive Phase Two exploration campaign at its Coppermine copper project in Nunavut, aiming to build on strong initial drilling results and unlock multiple new discoveries across a vast landholding.

Alice Queen Limited has formally lodged a 15-year mining lease application for its Horn Island Gold Project, marking a significant step forward in its decade-long exploration journey and attracting strong partnership interest.

Kincora Copper Limited advances its project generator model with six asset-level partnerships unlocking over A$110 million in funding, supported by a C$4 million private placement led by prominent North American investors. The company ramps up drilling and exploration activities, particularly at its 100% owned Condobolin project.

Patriot Battery Metals has reported a significant mineral resource upgrade at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, reaffirming its position as a leading lithium and caesium explorer. The company also progressed its lithium-only feasibility study and environmental assessments while maintaining a strong financial position.

Venus Metals Corporation has updated its Mineral Resource Estimate for the Bellchambers Gold Deposit and Rangeview Prospect near Sandstone, revealing a notable increase in measured resources and securing a mining lease that advances the project towards development.

Mantle Minerals has completed the $13.5 million sale of its Mt Roe subsidiary to Northern Star Resources, redirecting funds to advance exploration at Yule River and Pardoo projects.

Sarama Resources has secured A$2.7 million to advance exploration at its Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects in Western Australia, while arbitration over its lost Burkina Faso permit progresses.

Sarama Resources Ltd reported a $1.22 million net loss for the first half of 2025, while completing a $2.7 million equity placement and acquiring a majority stake in the Mt Venn Gold Project in Western Australia.

Adriatic Metals shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Dundee Precious Metals’ recommended acquisition scheme, clearing a major hurdle toward completion. Key regulatory approvals are in place, with the final court sanction hearing scheduled for late August.