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Core Lithium has taken the final investment decision to restart its Finniss Lithium Project, backed by a $307 million diversified funding package and strategic partnerships. The project targets a 20-year mine life with low operating costs and significant growth potential.

Vintage Energy launches a $2.1 million entitlement offer to fund critical oil prospect evaluations and install a permanent connection to the Odin gas field, aiming to cut operating costs and advance drilling plans.

Ark Mines Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project in North Queensland, marking a key step toward development and commercialisation.

Siren Gold’s latest drilling at its Sams Creek Project in New Zealand confirms significant gold mineralisation outside the established Main Zone, highlighting promising expansion potential along the 7km Sams Creek Dyke.

Helix Resources has formalised a joint venture to earn up to 40% of the Gold Basin oxide gold project in Arizona, marking a significant expansion into a prolific US gold district. The agreement sets clear milestones for exploration and resource updates over the next two years.

Carnaby Resources has released a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve for its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project, outlining a 12-year mine life with strong financial metrics and a near-term production target.

PTR Minerals reports promising initial metallurgical test outcomes and consistent high-grade drilling at its Rosewood Titanium Project, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate in Q2 2026.

Mount Hope Mining Limited has reported progress in its Mt Solitary gold prospect drilling while posting a $1.14 million loss for the half-year ended December 2025. The company’s exploration efforts continue to focus on resource growth in the southern Cobar Basin.

Metro Performance Glass reports solid operational gains and a stronger balance sheet amid ongoing construction market challenges, though revenue falls short of earlier forecasts.

Alliance Nickel is advancing its NiWest project by exploring vat leaching to reduce capital costs and has completed initial gold drilling at Wanbanna, while continuing offtake talks with Stellantis and considering a NASDAQ listing via de-SPAC.

Auric Mining has received the final $2.2 million cash distribution from its Jeffreys Find Gold Mine joint venture, bringing total cash returns to $16.5 million and significantly strengthening its financial position.

Frontier Energy has secured indicative senior debt terms worth around $220 million for its Waroona Renewable Energy Project, moving closer to finalising financing and supply contracts. The company is also considering mezzanine financing to optimise its funding structure.