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Archer Materials is progressing toward demonstrating a working qubit this year while scaling quantum device fabrication from lab prototypes to wafer-scale manufacturing using semiconductor industry standards.

Desert Metals has confirmed a continuous 1.5km gold mineralised corridor at Tiogo, Côte d'Ivoire, highlighted by a standout 4m at 19.48g/t gold intercept, while the highest-grade mineralisation remains untested at depth.

Manuka Resources completes early-stage Mt Boppy drilling with low-grade gold results but gains key structural insights, while launching resource definition drilling at Pipeline Ridge targeting a maiden gold resource.

Gorilla Gold Mines has unveiled a fourth new shallow gold discovery at its Comet Vale project, reinforcing the North Kalgoorlie Hub’s growing 1.2 million ounce resource. The Diddy Kong prospect shows promising shallow mineralisation open in multiple directions, driving an aggressive follow-up drilling campaign.

Odyssey Gold’s metallurgical testwork on weathered material from its Cable deposit starter pit has delivered a rapid 95.9% gold leach recovery, supporting early mining potential at the Tuckanarra Project in WA.

Dreadnought Resources has reported some of the highest-grade gold intercepts yet at Metzke’s Find, extending mineralisation beyond its 2023 resource and setting the stage for a resource upgrade in July 2026.

Waratah Minerals has delivered a second exceptional >200 gram-metre gold intercept at its Consols Zone, significantly expanding the Spur Project’s high-grade footprint in New South Wales. Concurrent drilling at the Spur Zone continues to confirm robust near-surface mineralisation, underpinning the company’s aggressive growth ambitions.

Leeuwin Metals continues to expand its Marda Gold Project resource with promising shallow gold intercepts at Evanston and Golden Orb, while assays for additional holes remain pending ahead of May drilling resumption.

Marvel Gold has completed an extensive drone magnetic survey at its Hanang Gold Project in Tanzania, revealing new mineralisation corridors and preparing to launch its first drilling campaign. Meanwhile, the company is exiting Mali due to regulatory hurdles, progressing the sale of its Yanfolila project.

Adelong Gold’s latest drilling at Lauriston validates historic gold grades at Comet and reveals an emerging antimony system at Trojan, signalling potential for a significant gold-antimony corridor in Victoria.

Macro Mining Services has partnered with Austral Pacific to tap into gold tailings and stockpiles at the Paris Gold Mine, aiming to turn historical waste into revenue through a 50:50 profit share after expense recovery.

Tribune Resources completed 8,831 metres of diamond drilling in Q3 FY2026 at the East Kundana Joint Venture, reporting significant gold assay results from Golden Hind while awaiting Startrek results.