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Hastings Technology Metals is on track to commission its Kabin Buri Hydromet Plant in Thailand by June 2026, aiming for first production of premium Mixed Rare Earth Chloride flakes by Q4. The plant promises near-term revenue streams and leverages lower operating costs in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor.

333D Ltd (ASX:T3D) reversed its prior quarter’s cash outflow to report a $71,505 positive operating cash flow for March 2026, driven by growing healthcare digital asset contracts and a strategic Bitcoin holding. The company also deployed $95,800 post-quarter to scale its healthcare-focused platform.

VHM Limited has raised A$5 million through a discounted institutional placement to accelerate early engineering and procurement for its Goschen Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project ahead of a mid-2026 Final Investment Decision.

BPH Global has secured a key coastal site in South Sulawesi to boost its seaweed cultivation and processing capabilities, underpinning its vertical integration strategy across food and bio stimulant markets.

Hillgrove Resources posted a record 3,120 tonnes of copper production in Q1 2026, driving a 22% jump in cash to $25.2 million. The company’s exploration at Emily Star and Nugent underpins ambitions to surpass 2 million tonnes annual throughput.

Treasury Wine Estates is reshaping its global operations into four regional divisions to sharpen market execution and efficiency. The company reports improved third-quarter sales in China and the US, bolstered by luxury brand Penfolds, while securing $300 million in new debt to strengthen liquidity beyond $1 billion by fiscal 2026 end.

WA Gold’s scoping study for its Abercromby Gold Project outlines a staged mining plan with modest A$8 million upfront capital, targeting 114,000 ounces from mostly Indicated Resources and projecting A$270 million pre-tax cashflow.

Metro Mining’s latest JORC update reveals a 69.6 million wet tonne Ore Reserve at Bauxite Hills, reflecting 8.1 million tonnes mined in 2025 with no new resource additions. The high-grade bauxite operation continues as a direct shipping ore mine amid rising silica content concerns.

Terramin Australia has advanced its flagship Tala Hamza Zinc Project into early development with strong Algerian government backing and a revised 2.0Mtpa mining study. Meanwhile, a court ruling returned the Bird in Hand Gold deposit to the company, prompting strategic reviews, all while the group manages a tight cash position supported by a recent $1 million share placement.

Stellar Resources has lifted tin recovery rates at the Queen Hill deposit to over 70%, a near 10% improvement on earlier estimates, enhancing the economics of its Heemskirk Tin Project. The company is integrating these gains into its Prefeasibility Study and has started early offtake talks.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a record unaudited FY26 Cash Profit Before Tax of $30.8 million and a loan portfolio exceeding $3.1 billion, beating its original target months ahead of schedule. The fintech lender's growth was supported by strong loan originations, robust credit performance, and strategic technology investments.

Lindian Resources has locked in a US$11.6 million financing package from Malawi's NBS Bank, bolstering the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project with asset-backed and working capital facilities. This deal complements Lindian’s recent A$100 million placement and underscores its commitment to local partnerships.