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PTR Minerals’ preliminary mine optimisation study for the Rosewood Titanium Project highlights the potential to tap exceptionally high-grade zones early in production, boosting cashflow and reducing upfront costs. Metallurgical tests suggest simpler, lower-cost processing options could yield high-quality titanium products.

Anax Metals is upgrading its Whim Creek Heap Leach Scoping Study to a Feasibility Study, aiming to unlock additional value from low-grade copper and zinc ores alongside its strong concentrator project.

Vulcan Energy has unveiled a Preliminary Feasibility Study for Project Ludwig, its second lithium and geothermal phase in Germany, projecting stronger economics and a repeatable growth model.

Hawsons Iron Limited’s latest bulk elutriation testwork upgraded its magnetite concentrate from 67.8% to 69.3% iron, slashing impurities and reinforcing the project’s premium product potential.

Corazon Mining has unveiled a maiden Exploration Target at its Chalice Gold Project in WA, suggesting the mineralised system could hold up to 830,000 ounces of gold, significantly above the existing resource. A 7,500m drilling campaign is set to test this potential, marking a step towards development.

Beetaloo Energy is advancing its vast gas resource in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming for first gas sales by late 2026, backed by a binding NT Government agreement and key infrastructure investments.

Underwood Capital Limited (ASX:UWC) reported a net profit after tax of $0.193 million for FY2026, with net tangible asset backing per share inching up to 9.46 cents. Despite portfolio improvements and active share buybacks, the stock continues to trade below its net asset value.

X2M Connect has secured a non-binding five-year partnership to develop AI-enabled GPU data centre precincts in regional Queensland, boosting its project pipeline to over 200MW and integrating its AI management platform across energy and environmental systems.

Sunstone Metals has reported significantly improved metallurgical recoveries at its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, raising copper recovery to 80% and gold to 93%, well above previous estimates, which is expected to enhance project economics and production metrics.

Tungsten Mining’s Mt Mulgine Pre-Feasibility Study reveals a 21-year mine life with A$6.8 billion pre-tax NPV and production starting in 2029, positioning it as the globe’s most competitive tungsten operation.

RMA Global grew revenue 7% to $22.7 million in FY26, driven by US market gains and integration of Curated Social, but losses widened to $3.5 million. The company rebranded as Renowned and secured record US brokerage deals.

American Tungsten & Antimony has commissioned Metso Finland to conduct a concept-level study for expanding ammonium paratungstate production at its Nevada Del Sol Refinery, aiming to bolster US domestic tungsten supply amid national security concerns.