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New Frontier Minerals has moved its Mining Lease Application for the Big One Copper Deposit into the technical assessment phase, marking a key step toward near-term development amid a strong copper market.

Kingsgate Consolidated has secured a US$25 million standby loan facility with Nebari, significantly reducing its debt and improving financing terms. This move marks a major step in the company’s de-gearing strategy while maintaining funding flexibility.

Atlantic Lithium has submitted a revised Mining Lease for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project to Ghana's Parliament, incorporating updated royalty rates aligned with new legislation. The lease awaits parliamentary ratification amid evolving fiscal terms.

Lake Resources has secured a crucial environmental management plan approval for its Kachi Lithium Project, marking a significant step toward final environmental impact assessment clearance and sustainable lithium production.

Torque Metals has raised $15 million in a placement led by top-tier global investors, setting the stage for an aggressive drilling campaign at its Paris Gold Project in Western Australia.

Manuka Resources has signed a term sheet for a US$22.5 million loan facility to fund the restart of silver and gold production at its Wonawinta Silver Mine, targeting first production in Q2 2026. This financing complements a recent capital raise and aims to strengthen the company’s balance sheet ahead of production.

Pivotal Metals highlights its fully funded exploration programs targeting high-grade copper and gold deposits in Quebec, underpinned by a significant pit-constrained resource and strategic advantages in a tier 1 jurisdiction.

West Wits Mining has secured an initial US$12.5 million drawdown from its US$35 million Nebari facility, powering development at its Qala Shallows Gold Project in South Africa. The company reports key operational milestones, including first underground ore delivery and fleet expansion, targeting first gold pour by March 2026.

Cyprium Metals has refinanced its US$27.3 million senior secured loan with Nebari, extending maturity to 2029 and enabling flexible debt management as it advances the Nifty Copper Complex restart.

Caravel Minerals has signed a non-binding MOU with Adani’s Kutch Copper to jointly advance the Caravel Copper Project toward a 2026 Final Investment Decision, exploring funding and offtake agreements.

Sarama Resources has formally filed a US$242 million damages claim against Burkina Faso following the expropriation of its Tankoro 2 Exploration Permit, marking a pivotal step in its international arbitration process.

Argent Minerals reports exceptional silver grades from deep drilling at Kempfield, alongside bonanza gold results at Trunkey Creek and new copper-gold targets at West Wyalong, supported by a $4.85 million capital raise.