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Forrestania Resources has secured 100% ownership of the Mt Palmer project and adjacent tenements, consolidating its position in Western Australia's Southern Cross and Mt Dimer gold hubs. The acquisition, settled through a substantial share issuance to Newcam Minerals, paves the way for accelerated development towards gold production.

Heavy Minerals Limited has finalized a binding agreement with Hillgrove Resources to extract garnet from tailings, while advancing its Port Gregory project and targeting substantial capital raising.

Austral Resources has acquired the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore for A$45.5 million, significantly expanding its copper resource base and strengthening its cash position. This strategic move consolidates tenure adjacent to the Lady Annie Copper Mine and supports Austral’s ambition to become a mid-tier copper producer in North-West Queensland.

Aguia Resources has secured critical financing and advanced key projects in Brazil and Colombia, setting the stage for phosphate production in early 2026 and improved gold output. Meanwhile, the company streamlines operations and divests non-core assets to sharpen its focus.

Iceni Gold Limited reported a busy December quarter focused on advancing diamond drilling at its 14 Mile Well and Welcome Creek projects in Western Australia, with assay results expected soon and a cash position of $1.53 million.

International Graphite Limited has secured key approvals and funding to progress its Collie Micronising Facility and European Expandable Graphite Project, positioning itself as a major supplier outside China.

High-Tech Metals reports strong drilling results at Wagtail Gold Deposit and secures $10.7 million from option exercises, advancing its Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka gold projects.

Tennant Minerals has announced its first high-grade copper-gold Mineral Resource Estimate for the Bluebird discovery, alongside a new drilling program targeting gold extensions. The company also advances a regional processing alliance, setting the stage for further development.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX – AR3) has made significant strides in advancing its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, securing pilot-scale processing at ANSTO’s new facility and raising $6 million post-quarter to fund development. Concurrently, promising uranium targets have been identified at its Overland Project.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has raised approximately $6 million through a strategic share placement to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinning its role in diversifying global rare earth supply chains.

BMG Resources is advancing its Abercromby and Bullabulling gold projects with a major drilling campaign planned for early 2026, supported by a recent $2.5 million capital raise. The company aims to grow its existing mineral resources and progress towards near-term production.

Caravel Minerals has reached 90% completion of its Definitive Engineering Study for the Caravel Copper Project, secured a critical grid connection offer, and signed a strategic MoU with Adani’s Kutch Copper for offtake and potential investment.