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Alara Resources has been awarded a mining license for the Daris 3A5 prospect in Oman, marking a key step in developing its second copper operation in the country. Historical drilling confirms high-grade copper mineralisation, with further exploration and planning underway.

Black Cat Syndicate’s recent shallow drilling at Fingals delivers impressive high-grade gold intercepts, reinforcing the deposit’s role as a cornerstone for Kal East’s production growth. The results underpin ongoing mining ramp-up and future underground development plans.

Horizon Minerals has executed a binding agreement to acquire the Gordons Dam and adjacent gold projects near its Black Swan processing plant, adding an inferred resource of 20,000 ounces and promising exploration upside.

WIN Metals Ltd has secured a binding agreement to acquire the high-grade Radio Gold Mine in Western Australia, positioning itself for near-term gold production with existing infrastructure and promising resource upside.

Zenith Minerals has kicked off its Phase 1 drilling campaign at the Dulcie Far North gold prospect, setting the stage for a larger exploration push later in 2025 aimed at expanding its mineral resource base.

Surefire Resources NL has progressed drilling at its Yidby Gold Project with promising metallurgical results, while advancing development of its Victory Bore critical minerals deposit. The company also launched a capital raising to support ongoing exploration and development.

Nanollose Limited has completed a successful pilot manufacturing run blending its Nullarbor-20 fibre with wool, raised $1.05 million through an entitlement issue, and appointed Andrew Moullin as CEO to drive its commercialisation strategy.

Toro Energy has updated its Wiluna Uranium Project scoping study, revealing a robust pre-tax NPV of A$907.9 million and a rapid 1.5-year payback period, underpinned by strong uranium and vanadium resources.

Altamin Limited progresses its innovative Lazio lithium and sulphate of potash project with key engineering studies underway, while its Gorno base metals project reports exceptional zinc, lead, and silver assay results, setting the stage for strategic partnership discussions.

IRIS Metals has successfully completed test mining at its fully permitted Beecher lithium project and expanded its US footprint with a strategic acquisition, while securing $4.27 million to fund ongoing exploration and development.

Resources & Energy Group Limited (REZ) reports strong progress in gold production at East Menzies with two successful gold pours and a $1.1 million capital raise, while divesting its Mount Mackenzie asset to sharpen focus on Western Australia.

International Graphite Limited (ASX, IG6) has signed a cooperation agreement to develop a 3,000 t/y expandable graphite facility in Germany, advancing its global footprint alongside progress at its Collie micronising plant and Springdale project, supported by potential US Department of Defense funding.