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Kingston Resources is embarking on a 25,000m drilling campaign at its Mineral Hill polymetallic mine, aiming to extend mine life and boost production with a plant expansion from 350ktpa to 700ktpa.

Caprice Resources reports metallurgical testwork on its Vadrians deposit achieving up to 94% gold recovery via conventional gravity and CIL processing, supporting a low-cost extraction pathway at its Island Gold Project.

Aurelia Metals has completed a Pre-Feasibility Study for its New Occidental Tailings Retreatment Project, declaring a maiden Ore Reserve and outlining strong economics and a clear path to production at its Peak Operation in NSW.

NoviqTech has agreed to sell its Carbon Central and Fuel Central assets for AUD 1 million, freeing up resources to expand its biochar carbon dioxide removal projects through Coralia.

Centaurus Metals’ Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project in Brazil gains substantial Pará State tax incentives, including full exemptions and reductions on key operational costs, enhancing the project’s economic outlook ahead of a planned investment decision.

PMET Resources has identified a promising pathway to refine spodumene concentrate into battery-grade lithium carbonate directly at its Shaakichiuwaanaan site in Quebec, using Primero’s ALi® atmospheric leach process. Bench-scale tests produced 99.8% pure lithium carbonate, suggesting potential logistics and carbon footprint advantages.

Monash IVF lowers its FY26 underlying NPAT guidance to $17-18 million, citing a 4.7% drop in Australian stimulated IVF cycles. Despite this, the company has expanded its national market share to 20.1% and seen international volume growth.

Killi Resources has agreed to acquire an 80% interest in the Lodestone Iron Ore Project, boasting a 110Mt inferred resource with premium 69% Fe concentrate, backed by a $15 million capital raise.

Meteoric Resources has reported exceptional pilot plant performance at its Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil, achieving magnet rare earth oxide recoveries of 80% in May and exceeding pre-feasibility study targets.

Freedom Bidco, Inc. has launched a non-binding cash proposal to acquire all Strata shares at A$0.16 each, matching the last traded price before suspension and offering shareholders a rare liquidity event ahead of Strata's expected ASX delisting.

Viking Mines has achieved a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its Linka Tungsten Project, boosting recovery to 76.0% with a 56.9% WO3 concentrate grade, surpassing previous targets and reinforcing a low-capex processing approach ahead of maiden drilling.

Ark Mines has produced high-grade monazite and titanium dioxide products from its Sandy Mitchell heavy mineral concentrate, marking a key step toward commercialising its North Queensland rare earths project.