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Hot Chili Limited advances its Costa Fuego copper-gold project with a significant new porphyry discovery at La Verde, delivering strong drill results and robust financial metrics from its Preliminary Feasibility Study. The company also secures strategic water and power infrastructure, positioning itself as a leading independent copper developer.

Lunnon Metals reports robust drilling results at Lady Herial, confirming significant high-grade gold mineralisation beyond current open pit plans and signalling potential for an expanded mining footprint.

St George Mining has acquired 166 hectares near its Araxá Project in Brazil to host processing facilities, advancing development of a world-class niobium and rare earths mine. The move supports a fast-tracked pathway to production amid rising global demand.

Strike Energy has secured all regulatory approvals to drill the Walyering West-1 well in the Perth Basin, aiming to unlock a prospective 46 PJ gas resource with drilling set to commence by mid-April 2026.

Forrestania Resources has agreed to acquire MacPhersons Reward, consolidating its Coolgardie gold tenure with a $5 million cash and share deal that supports its shift from explorer to near-term producer.

Metal Bank Limited has entered a non-binding MOU with Austral Resources to explore toll treatment of ore from the Millennium Project at Austral’s nearby Rocklands facility, aiming to advance a promising copper-cobalt-gold resource in NW Queensland.

Forrestania Resources has completed diamond drilling at its Lady Lila project and initiated drilling at British Hill, marking key steps in its strategy to build a multi-asset gold portfolio in Western Australia.

Aguia Resources is poised to commence production at its Tres Estradas phosphate mine with infrastructure nearly complete and key licenses expected imminently. Meanwhile, exploration at the nearby Passo Feio project reveals promising phosphate grades, underpinning a strong market outlook amid global supply constraints.

Aeris Resources has agreed to acquire Peel Mining in a strategic deal that consolidates key copper assets and extends the Tritton mine life to over 10 years. Peel shareholders will receive Aeris shares plus stakes in a new ASX-listed entity holding Peel’s remaining exploration assets.

Element 25 Limited is making significant strides in its Butcherbird Expansion Project, targeting a manganese concentrate output of 1.1 million tonnes per annum with key contracts shortlisted and financing progressing.

BMG Resources is set to begin a significant 10,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Abercromby Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to grow and upgrade its existing 518,000-ounce gold resource. The drilling will focus on high-grade lodes within the Capital Deposit, with results feeding into mine planning and a scoping study due this quarter.

Zenith Minerals has completed a major drilling program at its Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project, confirming a significant gold system and advancing towards a maiden resource estimate and feasibility study.