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Metals Australia Limited has reported a significant expansion of its Lac Carheil graphite resource and advanced engineering designs for both upstream and downstream battery material projects in Quebec, alongside promising drilling results in Australia.

Emmerson Resources has reported a significant increase in its White Devil gold resource at Tennant Creek and kicked off feasibility studies alongside a $6.9 million exploration budget for early 2026.

Premier1 Lithium Limited has completed the full acquisition of the Yalgoo Gold Project in Western Australia, consolidating its position in a highly prospective gold belt and preparing for an aggressive exploration campaign in 2026.

Strike Energy reports steady progress on its South Erregulla gas power project, while optimising Walyering production and maintaining strong liquidity. The company navigates market conditions with a strategic reduction in output and plans for upcoming drilling activities.

Bass Oil Limited reported a 7.9% rise in quarterly oil sales revenue and a 7.4% increase in production, alongside a pivotal gas sales agreement with Origin Energy for the Vanessa gas field, pending regulatory approval.

Renascor Resources is advancing its government-backed Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility in Adelaide, poised to challenge China’s dominance in battery anode materials with an innovative HF-free process.

Felix Gold Limited reports significant gold assay results from its NW Array prospect in Alaska, confirming extensive gold mineralisation alongside high-grade antimony. This comes as gold prices soar past US$5,000/oz, highlighting the project's strategic potential near Kinross Gold's Fort Knox mill.

Ora Banda Mining has approved a $63.2 million investment to advance its growth projects, including a new 3Mtpa processing plant and the Waihi open pit mine, marking a significant step in expanding its Western Australian operations.

Black Cat Syndicate delivered a record 25,510 ounces of gold in Q4 2025, bolstered by strong cash reserves and strategic growth initiatives including a key joint venture and processing facility expansion.

Iluka Resources is set to report a hefty $565 million pre-tax charge in FY25, driven by impairments and inventory write-downs amid ongoing weak demand for mineral sands products.

Sheffield Resources announces the novation of a secured loan facility to a Yansteel-related party, maintaining existing terms while progressing debt restructure negotiations for Kimberley Mineral Sands.

Great Southern Mining's recent aircore drilling at the Mon Ami Gold Project in Western Australia has revealed promising gold intercepts, suggesting potential extensions to the existing resource and new parallel lodes.