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WIN Metals has taken a strategic step to progress its Radio Gold Project by securing a six-month option to acquire a modular gravity processing plant from Tungsten Mining, aligning with its plan for onsite gold processing at 120,000 tonnes per annum.

Beacon Minerals (ASX:BCN) has announced a combined dividend of AUD 0.255 per share for the year ending 30 June 2026, blending a fully franked cash payout with a substantial scrip component tied to Forrestania Resources shares.

Aruma Resources has reported standout wide, high-grade copper and silver drill results from its Phase 1 program at the Tillex Project in Ontario, reinforcing its potential as a major copper development asset.

VBX Limited has secured key environmental approvals that reduce the Wuudagu bauxite project footprint by nearly 10% while allowing mining rates up to 9 Mtpa. The project advances with a finalized Environmental Review Document and ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study, promising significant community and economic benefits.

Renegade Exploration has divested its 22% stake in the Carpentaria Joint Venture to True North Copper for $2.88 million, securing cash, shares, performance rights, and a new Queensland gold project, while preserving exposure to key copper assets.

Fortuna Metals has commissioned its own laboratory in Malawi, accelerating sample processing and cutting assay costs as it nears a maiden resource estimate for its Mkanda rutile and graphite project.

Aureka Limited has boosted its global JORC gold resource by 26% to 455,000 ounces, driven by a 30% increase at its flagship Irvine Gold Project in Victoria’s Stawell Corridor. The upgrade reflects enhanced geological modelling and successful diamond drilling since early 2025.

Critical Resources has scaled its solid-state battery program from coin cells to full-format pouch cells, marking a key manufacturing milestone with electrochemical testing now underway. The next phase aims to integrate its proprietary sulphur-free solid-state electrolyte into these cells.

Stelar Metals has completed its initial fieldwork at the Hill of Leaders Tungsten Project, confirming broad tungsten mineralisation and setting the stage for drilling campaigns starting in July.

Horizon Oil has removed the final hurdle in its Cue Energy takeover, declaring the offer unconditional and speeding up payment to shareholders.

Diamond Infraco’s takeover bid for Atlas Arteria remains fixed at A$5.10 per security and is now unconditional, urging securityholders to act before the June 25 closing date amid lingering asset sale uncertainties.

HITIQ Limited secured a Federal Court order extending the quotation period for its HIQOA listed options on the ASX, resolving a regulatory timing issue and validating the delayed admission.