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Chalice Mining has achieved a major metallurgical breakthrough at its Gonneville Project, enabling the production of saleable copper and nickel concentrates from low-grade ores without costly hydrometallurgical processing. This innovation promises to significantly reduce capital and operating costs while improving project margins.

Patriot Battery Metals reported a Q3 net loss of $2.23 million and a nine-month loss of $5.60 million, reflecting heavy investment in its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project. A strategic $69 million private placement with Volkswagen post-quarter end underscores growing industry confidence.

Macarthur Minerals Limited reported a comprehensive loss of AUD 252,771 for Q4 2024, marking a sharp reversal from the prior year's profit. The company is navigating reduced exploration spending and strategic asset sales while facing ongoing funding challenges.

Neometals has received a second tranche of funding from EU-backed EIT RawMaterials, injecting nearly €0.5 million to advance its Finnish Vanadium Recovery Project amid ongoing financing efforts.

Westgold Resources reported a 72% jump in revenue to $624 million in H1 FY25, driven by increased gold production and higher prices, but posted a net loss after tax due to significant one-off acquisition expenses.

Westgold Resources reports a sharp revenue increase driven by higher gold prices and the Karora acquisition, yet posts a net loss for the half-year ending December 2024. The company also declares a fully franked dividend amid rising costs.

FireFly Metals Ltd reported a reduced half-year loss of A$5.7 million for December 2024, bolstered by a significant increase in cash reserves and strategic asset acquisitions in Canada and Australia.

VHM Limited has unveiled a staged development plan for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, targeting first production by late 2026 and a scalable expansion to 5Mtpa by 2029 with robust financial returns.

Equinox Resources' Managing Director Zac Komur presented a detailed update on the Alturas Antimony Project, highlighting exceptional exploration results and strategic progress in British Columbia.

Origin Energy reported a robust half-year performance with statutory profit rising to $1.017 billion and an increased fully franked interim dividend, driven by strong Integrated Gas earnings despite softer Energy Markets and Octopus Energy results.

Alliance Aviation Services has reported a robust half-year performance with a 9.5% increase in statutory profit before tax and record flight hours, underpinned by fleet expansion and strong wet lease demand.

Verity Resources has initiated a pit optimisation study on its Korong and Waihi gold deposits within the Monument Gold Project, aiming to capitalise on rising gold prices and unlock open-pit mining potential.