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Critica Limited has initiated bulk metallurgical testwork on a 400 kg sample from its Jupiter Deposit, aiming to refine rare earth element beneficiation and explore by-product opportunities. The project holds over 280,000 tonnes of heavy rare earth elements and faces new geopolitical dynamics following China’s export restrictions.

Warriedar Resources has raised A$17 million through a placement to fast-track drilling and development at its Ricciardo deposit, home to Australia’s largest open-pit antimony resource and over 1 million ounces of gold. A Share Purchase Plan will follow, targeting an additional A$2 million.

Alicanto Minerals is set to launch a targeted, low-cost exploration program this northern summer across its Swedish Falun and Sala projects, aiming to unlock new copper, gold, and silver prospects while advancing strategic partnerships.

Copper Search Ltd has successfully raised $850,000 through a placement and announced a subsequent $504,364 rights issue to fund exploration targeting Heavy Mineral Sands in South Australia and gold-copper prospects in New South Wales.

Toro Energy has released an updated scoping study for its Lake Maitland Uranium Project, revealing robust economics with a pre-tax NPV of A$907.9 million and a swift payback period of just 1.5 years. The study outlines a 16.3-year mine life producing uranium and vanadium with modest capital expenditure and competitive operating costs.

Andean Silver Limited has expanded its Cerro Bayo project in Chile with the discovery of a new 1.2km mineralised vein system, featuring exceptionally high-grade silver and gold assays. This breakthrough significantly extends the known Droughtmaster Corridor and sets the stage for upcoming drilling results.

Yancoal Australia Ltd reported robust 2024 financial results and outlined key corporate governance actions at its 2025 Annual General Meeting, reinforcing its position as a leading coal producer amid market challenges.

Ballymore Resources has won $400,000 in Queensland government grants to accelerate exploration at its Dittmer Project, targeting significant copper-gold porphyry systems beneath historic mines.

Peak Minerals has expanded its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon to a sprawling 540 square kilometres, confirming continuous high-grade rutile mineralisation and setting the stage for a potentially world-class deposit.

New Murchison Gold Limited reports impressive high-grade gold assay results from 101 reverse circulation drill holes at its Crown Prince Gold Project, reinforcing confidence in a high-return open pit mining operation near Meekatharra, WA.

Rox Resources has completed a 35,000m drilling campaign at its Youanmi Gold Project, delivering multiple high-grade gold intercepts that confirm mineralisation continuity and underpin an upcoming resource upgrade.

Black Rock Mining has secured an additional US$25 million in funding, increasing its total project financing to US$204 million to advance the Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania.