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Freehill Mining reported a transitional quarter marked by a dip in sales due to project cycles but offset by strategic site acquisitions and a successful capital raise. The company is poised for growth with new processing sites and promising magnetite test results.

Emmerson Resources’ latest scoping study confirms the White Devil gold deposit as a major mine with a robust resource base and strong financial metrics, setting the stage for feasibility studies and production growth.

Bastion Minerals has resumed ASX trading under a refreshed leadership team, announcing a JORC-compliant resource at its ICE Copper-Gold Project and completing multiple capital raises to support its renewed exploration focus.

MRG Metals advances its Mozambique Heavy Mineral Sands project through a fully funded joint venture with Sinowin Lithium, securing key mining licences and targeting production within 12–18 months. The company also launches an $818,000 entitlement offer to support further exploration and development.

Norfolk Metals advances its Carmen Copper Project in Chile with a newly granted drill permit and a firm $3.5 million capital raise, positioning the company for a maiden drilling campaign targeting significant copper mineralisation.

ABx Group Limited reports promising rare earth exploration results in Tasmania, steady progress on its ALCORE fluorine recycling pilot plant, and advancing bauxite mining projects in Queensland and Tasmania, while managing funding challenges.

Great Boulder Resources reports a busy quarter with extensive drilling at Side Well and a robust scoping study at Ironbark, highlighting strong project economics and a recent $12.5 million capital raise.

Melbana Energy has commenced continuous oil production from its Amistad-2 well in Cuba, building a significant crude inventory while preparing for further drilling. The company maintains a solid cash position as it markets its Australian offshore assets.

Gibb River Diamonds has secured a contract mining agreement for its Edjudina Gold Project, aiming to start open pit mining at the Neta Prospect by August 2025, subject to permit approvals. The deal minimizes financial risk while positioning the company to capitalise on gold production.

KGL Resources has paused drilling to deploy advanced 3D geophysical modelling, revealing significant deep mineral anomalies at its Jervois Project. The company is advancing construction readiness and securing funding amid strong copper, silver, and gold markets.

Solara Minerals has strengthened its foothold in Western Australia’s gold and copper sector through a major project acquisition and key executive appointments, setting the stage for upcoming drilling campaigns.

Burgundy Diamond Mines has updated its Ekati Diamond Mine Life of Mine plan through 2040, extending Misery underground operations and advancing the Fox Underground project with strong economic prospects.