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Santana Minerals has unveiled an updated Pre-Feasibility Study for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, revealing lower capital costs, higher gold grades, and robust financial returns that position the project as a low-cost, high-margin operation in New Zealand.

Santana Minerals has released an updated Pre-Feasibility Study for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, showcasing robust economics with a 13.8-year mine life and strong production profile. The study highlights significant capital efficiency improvements and a refined mining strategy.

Laramide Resources has announced a $10 million private placement to fund critical US permitting and corporate activities, with major shareholder Boss Energy backing the raise.

3D Energi Limited has updated its prospective gas resource estimates in the Otway Basin, revealing a substantial 9.2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gross recoverable gas across 51 prospects. The company is gearing up for a multi-well drilling campaign in 2025 targeting near-term commercialisation opportunities to bolster East Coast energy security.

Osmond Resources has significantly expanded its Orion EU Critical Minerals Project in Southern Spain by 160%, adding three new permits and preparing for a targeted drilling campaign to confirm mineral continuity.

Burley Minerals reports encouraging assay results from its maiden drilling at the Cane Bore South Target, confirming surface and near-surface iron mineralisation with high-grade intercepts. The company plans further exploration at larger adjoining targets in the Pilbara region.

QPM Energy Limited has launched the Isaac Energy Hub with its first stage, a 112MW gas-fired power station, aiming for mid-2027 commissioning. The company is raising $12 million to support project development and expand its integrated energy utility footprint.

Patriot Resources has initiated a 3,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Copper Top Hill prospect in Zambia’s Central Copperbelt, aiming to define the extent and continuity of a promising high-grade copper zone.

Gibb River Diamonds advances key permits for its Edjudina Gold Project, aiming to begin mining at the Neta Prospect by August 2025 with minimal financial risk.

Tesoro Gold’s latest drilling results reveal significant extensions of high-grade gold mineralisation at the Ternera deposit in Chile, promising a larger resource base ahead of an updated estimate.

Barton Gold Holdings has updated its Challenger Gold Project resources near the Central Gawler Mill to 223,000 ounces of gold, setting the stage for a potential low-cost production start by late 2026. The company’s total gold resources now stand at 1.9 million ounces, supported by extensive drilling and metallurgical testwork.

D3 Energy reports a significant 32% increase in gas flow rates at its RBD03 well in South Africa following a well clean-out, reinforcing the project's development prospects.