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Dateline Resources has acquired the Music Valley Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, backed by historical high-grade data, and invested US$1 million in Fermi Critical Minerals to boost exploration across the US. This move complements its existing gold and rare earth projects, positioning the company at the forefront of critical mineral supply chain security.

Lunnon Metals reports a significant 49% increase in gold ounces at its Lady Herial deposit, now hosting 54,200 ounces, with mining operations underway and strong economic prospects supported by a binding Ore Purchase Agreement.

Critical Resources Limited highlights significant progress in its lithium and gold projects across Canada and New Zealand, alongside pioneering work in next-generation solid-state lithium-ion batteries.

Pivotal Metals is set to commence a 1,500m diamond drilling program at its Belleterre projects in Quebec, targeting multiple new high-grade copper-nickel-PGM-gold zones identified by recent geophysical surveys. Well-funded and strategically positioned, the company aims to expand its resource base in a globally significant mining district.

Capricorn Metals Ltd has reported a landmark half-year performance with underlying profit before tax soaring 128% to $206.8 million, supported by strong gold production and cash flow. The company also declared its first fully franked interim dividend, signalling confidence in its growth trajectory.

Ballard Mining has announced a significant upgrade to its Baldock gold resource at the Mt Ida Project, with Indicated resources rising sharply to 1 million ounces, setting the stage for a maiden Ore Reserve and advancing project development.

Echelon Resources Limited reported a robust 7% revenue increase and a 61% rise in net profit after tax for H1 2026, driven by higher gas prices and strong field performance. The company also declared an interim dividend amid ongoing legal uncertainties.

Elevra Lithium Limited reported an 8% revenue increase and a US$74 million profit for the first half of FY26, driven by higher lithium prices and strategic merger synergies. The company advances its North American Lithium expansion while managing temporary production challenges.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd’s initial exploration at Dutch Mountain reveals a larger-than-expected tungsten system, supported by a fully permitted processing facility that could accelerate development in Utah’s Clifton Mining District.

CVC Limited posted a $6.7 million net loss for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by project delays and absent property sales, while strengthening liquidity through refinancing.

Eastern Gas Corporation Limited is set to raise $5.5 million through an IPO to fund drilling and flow testing at its Queensland gas exploration permits, aiming to prove commercial viability in the Surat and Cooper Basins.

Bass Oil has received a $3.5 million grant from the South Australian Government to fund pipeline construction for its Kiwi liquids rich gas project in the Cooper Basin, marking a key step towards production by 2028.