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IRIS Metals is gearing up for a substantial tungsten drilling campaign in Montana while delivering a fresh lithium-rubidium resource estimate for its South Dakota project, underpinning its North American critical minerals ambitions.

DeSoto Resources has launched a 10,000m maiden drilling program at its Timbakouna Gold Project and secured a major new ground package in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, backed by a strong cash position of A$9.2 million.

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) closed FY26 exceeding volume and cost guidance across iron ore, lithium, and mining services, while bolstering liquidity and reducing net debt. Strategic investments at Mt Marion and Bald Hill signal ongoing growth.

Encounter Resources has lifted its Aileron niobium resource by over half, hitting 120 million tonnes with robust metallurgical results, while advancing copper-gold drilling in WA and the NT.

Duratec has landed approximately $70 million in contracts spanning energy, marine, and mining sectors, notably winning a construction management role at Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub.

FBR Limited has partnered with Industrial Robotics LLC to distribute and support its Mantis™ welding robots across the United States and Canada, targeting key southern states and expanding its footprint without increasing headcount.

AML3D Limited closed FY26 with a record $29 million order book, driven by US defence contracts and a $12 million investment to double its Ohio manufacturing capacity. The company’s cash receipts rose 20% to $10.4 million, while its sales pipeline expanded to $78 million.

Terrain Minerals has delivered a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 54,000 ounces of gold and 156,500 ounces of silver at its Lightning Gold Project in Western Australia, setting a foundation for resource expansion and development.

Pure Resources has agreed to sell its non-core Mt Monger gold exploration licence for $20,000 cash plus a 20% uplift fee on future monetisation within 18 months, shedding holding costs while retaining upside.

Aldoro Resources has solidified its position in critical minerals with a major resource update at Kameelburg, revealing the world’s largest Strontium deposit alongside high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation, backed by robust Phase II drilling and metallurgical advances.

eMetals Limited has significantly grown its Mineral Range Tungsten Project in Utah, securing all mineral claims and reporting multiple high-grade tungsten samples, while completing a 10:1 share consolidation.

Victory Metals has delivered a major processing breakthrough with a 59-fold upgrade to a 7.1% Total Rare Earth Oxide concentrate from its North Stanmore project, backed by strategic partnerships and government funding.