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Chariot Resources advances its Nigerian lithium acquisition with six licences transferred and spodumene confirmed in samples, while raising A$2.15 million and securing a A$3.5 million loan refinancing.

Cobre Limited has secured majority control of the Sierra Atacama Copper Project in Chile through a $60 million capital raise, marking its transition from explorer to producer. The company plans extensive drilling and operational upgrades to boost production and resource confidence.

Zenith Minerals has reported a significant milestone with a maiden 675,000-ounce JORC Inferred Mineral Resource at its Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project, alongside deep drilling success at Red Mountain that extends mineralisation beyond 700 metres.

Emmerson Resources is set to be acquired by Pan African Resources for approximately A$311 million, offering shareholders a 36% premium. The company also advances a government-backed feasibility study for a shared processing facility and begins royalty revenue inflows.

ACDC Metals (ASX: ADC) has acquired an option to earn full ownership of the Mount Jackson gold-silver project in Nevada’s prolific Walker Lane district, backed by a $0.935 million placement and a planned $1.56 million rights issue to fund exploration.

ABx Group has made significant strides in its rare earths and clean fluorine chemical projects, receiving high-purity product validation and advancing pilot plant construction, while progressing bauxite mining approvals across multiple states.

Blue Star Helium has completed Stage 1 of its Galactica development, tying six wells into the Pinon Canyon facility and starting spot-priced helium sales. The company raised A$10 million to fund further project expansion and working capital.

Hawk Resources reports high-grade copper mineralisation at Utah's Cactus project and secures an option to acquire up to 80% of Arizona's Meerkat copper project, while progressing scandium exploration in Western Australia.

Freehill Mining’s aggregates business surged with a 59% jump in quarterly sales, while new copper project options promise to shift the company’s growth trajectory.

Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER) has locked in a $6 million joint venture with Sumitomo for its Bulimba Gold Project, secured $400,000 in government grants for drilling, and completed capital consolidation, positioning itself for a busy exploration season in Queensland.

archTIS delivered a 231% year-on-year increase in annual recurring revenue to A$15.1 million, marked by the full deployment of its US Department of Defense custom software and a significant contract with a US-European military alliance.

Mount Ridley Mines has reported a substantial inferred mineral resource for heavy rare earths and scandium at its Western Australian project, underpinning its multi-element development strategy.