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Austral Resources has finalized key agreements with Glencore, including tolling, loan, and offtake contracts, paving the way for its acquisition of the Rocklands copper project and expanding its footprint in Queensland.

Emmerson Resources has reported significant shallow high-grade gold intersections extending the White Devil deposit in Tennant Creek, with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate due in October 2025. These results underpin ongoing feasibility studies and hint at a potential mine development by FY2027.

Meteoric Resources has secured the crucial SEMAD licence to build and operate a rare earth pilot processing facility in Brazil, marking a pivotal step for its Caldeira Project. Construction is set to begin immediately, with operations expected by late October 2025.

Gibb River Diamonds has officially started mining operations at its Edjudina Gold Project in Western Australia, leveraging a contract mining model that shields the company from upfront costs. The Neta Prospect's gold production will be processed through toll milling agreements, with profits shared equally between Gibb River and contractor BML Ventures.

Platina Resources has acquired a 100% interest in the Mt McKenna Gold Project in Western Australia’s Laverton district, a region known for multi-million-ounce deposits. Early exploration results and strategic location near major mines set the stage for an aggressive drilling campaign.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has obtained the final regulatory approval to operate its rare earth pilot plant in Brazil’s largest petrochemical complex, setting the stage for pilot operations in mid-2026.

Black Cat Syndicate has launched mining operations at its Majestic underground mine near Kalgoorlie, aiming to deliver first ore to its Lakewood processing plant by December 2025. This milestone advances the company’s strategy to boost gold production through multiple projects.

Octava Minerals has launched on-ground exploration at its Federation copper-zinc-silver-tin project in Western Tasmania, focusing on the historically promising Sweeney’s prospect. The company aims to leverage modern techniques to unlock the potential of mineralisation untouched since the 1980s.

Catalyst Metals Limited reported record FY2025 financial results driven by stable operations at the Plutonic Gold Belt and a buoyant gold price environment. The company plans to double annual gold production to 200koz through development of new mines and expanded exploration.

WestStar Industrial reports a 36% revenue decline and a $3.4 million net loss in FY25, driven by reduced activity at SIMPEC. New contract wins post-year-end signal a potential turnaround for FY26.

Kingsland Minerals has achieved a breakthrough with 99.97% purified spherical graphite from its Leliyn project, advancing its position in the EV battery supply chain. The company is on track to complete its scoping study next month, with downstream processing partnerships underway.

Savannah Goldfields Limited is poised to restart gold production in 2025 at its Georgetown and Agate Creek sites, backed by solid ore reserves and ambitious exploration plans to extend mine life.