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Black Bear Minerals’ latest scoping study for its Independence Gold Project in Nevada outlines a low-capital open-pit heap-leach operation with a post-tax NPV of around A$511 million and a rapid 1.4-year payback, based on a portion of the near-surface epithermal resource.

Briscoe Group reports a third consecutive quarter of sales growth with second quarter revenue edging up 0.25% to $193.4 million, while online sales and sporting goods categories drive resilience despite headwinds in homewares.

Atomos Limited has turned a corner in FY26, posting over 20% sales growth to around $40 million and swinging to EBITDA profitability after prior losses, boosted by new product launches and the strategic acquisition of Flanders Scientific.

Larvotto Resources has kicked off processing at Hillgrove's Metz mine while securing the Blockade Copper Mine and moving to acquire Hammer Metals, broadening its critical minerals portfolio.

Jameson Resources has cleared a key environmental hurdle for its Crown Mountain coal project in British Columbia, receiving a Section 27 Notice that sets the stage for final approvals. The company also raised A$3 million to fund the next phase of environmental assessment and Indigenous engagement.

Impact Minerals pushes its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project into pilot production while its JV partner Kuniko hits mineralisation in every hole at Commonwealth, discovering new high-grade extensions.

Legacy Minerals delivers a robust scoping study for Mt Carrington with A$514 million pre-tax NPV, confirms a new gold-silver discovery at Mascotte, and advances multiple drilling programs across NSW projects.

Austral Resources reported a standout high-grade copper-gold discovery at Snow Queen, secured a new SAG mill for Rocklands upgrades, and gained full ownership of Anthill copper production following agreement termination.

KGL Resources has secured comprehensive funding for its Jervois Copper-Silver-Gold Project, combining a US$300 million streaming deal and a A$300 million equity raise, positioning the project for construction start in Q3 2026 and first copper output in 2028.

Anson Resources and JordProxa have successfully completed the first phase of non-thermal downstream processing test work, advancing the Green River Lithium Project closer to commercial production.

Silver Mines has unveiled a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Bowdens Silver Project, confirming a 26-year mine life and lifting ore reserves to 93.5 million ounces of silver with robust economics and strategic land acquisition.

Rapid Critical Metals has kicked off drilling at its Webbs Silver Project, expanded its NSW footprint with the Tooloom acquisition, and secured a key permit for gallium-germanium drilling in Canada, while metallurgical tests at Webbs and Consol show promising recoveries.