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AIC Mines has reported promising drilling results at its Iris and Eloise South prospects near the Eloise copper mine, confirming extensive copper mineralisation and a spectacular high-grade gold intercept.

MLG Oz Limited has partnered with the Marlinyu Ghoorlie Aboriginal Corporation to create a joint venture delivering mining and civil services on traditional lands in Western Australia, aiming to blend operational expertise with Indigenous authority.

Black Canyon Limited has reported robust assay results from its Wandanya Project in Western Australia, confirming shallow, high-grade manganese and iron mineralisation. The company is on track to deliver a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate by September 2026, with further drilling planned to expand the 9km mineralised system.

Fortescue Metals Group delivered a record 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore shipments in FY26, maintaining cost control despite inflation and advancing its green energy projects. The company flagged a US$525 million impairment on Iron Bridge but remains focused on decarbonisation and growth.

Alice Queen Limited’s Project Definition Study for the Horn Island Gold Project reveals robust economics with a pre-tax NPV of A$706 million and an IRR of 109%, underpinning plans for an 11-year mine life and a rapid 1.1-year capital payback.

Lodestar Minerals’ latest assays from a 12,000m drilling campaign at Ned’s Creek confirm robust high-grade gold mineralisation, supporting its 250,000-300,000 ounce Exploration Target and setting the stage for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate later this year.

Marmota Limited’s maiden drilling program at Greenewood in South Australia delivers multiple bonanza-grade gold intersections, while Stage 3 drilling accelerates resource expansion efforts.

Saturn Metals has locked in $100 million from a two-tranche placement, anchored by major shareholders including Golden Crane, to push its Apollo Hill Gold Project towards production. A $5 million Share Purchase Plan will offer further participation to existing investors.

Metal Bank is pushing its Western Australian gold projects closer to production while expanding critical minerals exploration in Queensland, supported by a $1.2 million placement.

High-Tech Metals has released an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Wagtail Gold Deposit, boosting geological confidence and underpinning ongoing development work.

Cavalier Resources has lifted the net present value of its Crawford Gold Project by 50%, securing a $23 million financing package and advancing pre-production activities as it moves closer to development.

Antipa Minerals has upgraded its Minyari Project resource to 3.6 million ounces gold equivalent with a strong increase in indicated resources, while launching a major 41,000m drilling campaign and advancing its Pre-Feasibility Study with encouraging metallurgical and geotechnical results.