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Zeotech Limited (ASX:ZEO) is moving Toondoon toward its first direct-shipping kaolin export after securing a potential A$200 million offtake agreement, while AusPozz™ and zeoteCH₄® produce encouraging trial results. The progress came alongside an A$8.15 million FY26 loss, negative operating cash flow and an acknowledgement that further funding may be required.

Fortuna Metals has reported a sharply expanded exploration base at its Mkanda rutile and graphite project in Malawi, alongside a narrower FY2026 loss and A$8.6 million of post-year-end funding. The resource remains early-stage and inferred, but the scale and product quality have moved the project into a more consequential development phase.

OD6 Metals has transformed its portfolio with the completed acquisition of Nevada’s Quinn Fluorspar Project, but the strategic expansion comes alongside a larger loss, ongoing funding needs and substantial permitting risk. The company is now targeting drilling and a maiden resource at Quinn while advancing laboratory-scale rare earth processing work at Splinter Rock.

OzAurum Resources has shifted Mulgabbie North from feasibility work into early construction, backed by encouraging laboratory heap leach results and a $4.10 million placement. But the company remains loss-making, cash-burning and dependent on further funding, with its auditor flagging a material uncertainty over going concern.

AusQuest has materially expanded its Cangallo copper-gold discovery in Peru, but the exploration push came with a larger loss, a sharp rise in cash outflows and an auditor warning that further funding is likely within 12 months. The company ended FY2026 with $6.35 million in cash after a $10 million placement.

Infinity Metals has reported a sharply smaller FY2026 loss as it shifts its exploration focus towards the United States and Australia. The pivot follows rejection of its San José mining licence application, a A$2.25 million placement and a growing portfolio of early-stage copper, molybdenum and tin targets.

Future Metals has reshaped its Panton development plan around a potentially lower-capital Savannah processing route, but entered FY27 with only A$1.46 million in cash and a formal warning over future funding. A post-year-end A$3.56 million raising now funds the next study phase, including a larger updated resource base.

EcoGraf has begun a European Investment Bank-funded study program worth up to €2 million to test expansion options for its Epanko graphite project and planned battery anode operations. The work could strengthen future financing and development decisions, but it remains a planning exercise rather than a construction commitment.

Elementos has materially strengthened its balance sheet while moving its Spanish Oropesa tin project closer to permitting, financing and a final investment decision. The annual report also highlights a doubling of Cleveland’s inferred tungsten resource, but both projects still require substantial capital and further approvals.

DPM Metals has extended its Brevene Porphyry South discovery with long, high-grade gold-copper-molybdenum intercepts, including 716.6 metres at 3.30 g/t gold equivalent. Mineralisation now reaches the Chelopech mine concession and remains open in several directions and at depth.

Motio has agreed to a recommended all-cash scheme with IVE Group that values each share at 6 cents, a premium to recent trading levels. Completion remains subject to shareholder, optionholder and Court approvals, an Independent Expert’s report and other conditions.

BOA Resources has returned high-grade copper intersections from all six initial RC holes at Ricci Lee, including 14 metres at 2.49% copper and 15 metres at 2.25%. Assays from 40 further RC holes and 92 aircore holes across five other prospects remain pending.