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Perpetual Resources has added 62 lode claims around its Nevada Scheelite tungsten project, expanding the land position by 1,271.63 acres and more than 15 times the original patented claim area. The move broadens the project from a historic mine redevelopment opportunity into a larger exploration play, although the new ground remains untested.

Astron Limited (ASX:ATR) says its Donald rare earths and mineral sands project is construction-ready, with a $759 million Phase 1 pre-tax NPV and first production targeted for 2028. The unresolved question is whether debt financing can convert the project’s strong study economics into a final investment decision.

Medallion Metals has shifted from project preparation to execution, with Ravensthorpe fully permitted, Forrestania acquired and Cosmic Boy refurbishment underway. The transition is funded by cash, equity and a US$50 million Trafigura facility, but production delivery and rehabilitation liabilities remain substantial tests.

Strike Resources delivered an A$8.58 million full-year profit, but the result was driven largely by its equity-accounted investment in LE Minerals rather than operating cash generation. The company is also relying on a conditional A$5.5 million Apurimac stake sale to strengthen its funding position in Peru.

Critica has produced high-purity mixed rare earth oxide and iron concentrate samples from its Jupiter project, giving potential counterparties physical products to evaluate. The milestone follows flowsheet improvements including stronger recovery, higher concentrate grades and lower sulphuric acid consumption, but commercial specifications and project economics remain unresolved.

Castile Resources has emerged from FY2026 with a larger Rover 1 resource, stronger preliminary project economics and A$9.37 million in cash. The next challenge is converting a A$1.07 billion pre-tax NPV8 study into a funded, permitted mining project.

Latrobe Magnesium has secured A$8.5 million in equity funding to complete its Latrobe Valley demonstration plant and advance a proposed South Carolina magnesium project. The raising gives the company near-term funding certainty, but also brings further dilution and leaves the larger US development dependent on future capital.

Anax Metals has moved its Whim Creek copper-zinc project closer to a targeted investment decision, backed by strong feasibility economics and new drilling. But the annual report makes clear that development still depends on securing further funding, with the auditor warning of a material uncertainty over going concern.

Zeotech Limited (ASX:ZEO) is moving Toondoon toward its first direct-shipping kaolin export after securing a potential A$200 million offtake agreement, while AusPozz™ and zeoteCH₄® produce encouraging trial results. The progress came alongside an A$8.15 million FY26 loss, negative operating cash flow and an acknowledgement that further funding may be required.

Fortuna Metals has reported a sharply expanded exploration base at its Mkanda rutile and graphite project in Malawi, alongside a narrower FY2026 loss and A$8.6 million of post-year-end funding. The resource remains early-stage and inferred, but the scale and product quality have moved the project into a more consequential development phase.

Carnaby Resources’ proposed acquisition by Evolution Mining has moved closer to completion after ASIC registered the scheme booklet and Evolution waived the ACCC clearance condition. The scrip deal still requires shareholder and Court approval, with the vote set for 26 October.

TG Metals has strengthened its gold and lithium resource base, but the annual report carries a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The company ended June with $641,906 in cash, before securing a further $2.5 million placement after year end.