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Select Harvests Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a $28.7 million net profit for the half-year ended March 2025, driven by higher almond prices and operational gains. The company forecasts a solid 2025 crop and has renewed a $240 million syndicated debt facility.

Nordic Resources has validated a significant new indicated gold resource at the Kiimala Trend in Finland, lifting its total gold equivalent inventory close to 1 million ounces. This milestone follows the pending acquisition of three Finnish gold projects from Northgold AB.

Hastings Technology Metals has struck a deal to acquire the Whiteheads Gold Project, adding a substantial gold asset near Kalgoorlie to its portfolio and targeting a maiden resource by year-end.

Future Battery Minerals Ltd has identified significant gold mineralisation at its Miriam Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign in July 2025. The company’s review of historical data highlights multiple high-potential prospects, including the Forrest zone with continuous gold intercepts over 600 metres.

Solstice Minerals has delivered promising first-ever Reverse Circulation drilling results at its Edjudina Range gold discovery in Western Australia, confirming significant gold mineralisation and setting the stage for accelerated exploration.

Bass Oil Limited reported steady April production and a strategic acquisition of the Vanessa gas field, positioning itself for future gas market entry.

Mt Malcolm Mines reports promising drilling results at Golden Crown and prepares for an infill program at Dumbarton, aiming to establish maiden resource estimates and advance towards production.

Black Cat Syndicate’s recent drilling at Kal East reveals promising high-grade gold intercepts at Imperial, suggesting a possible open pit cut-back, while extensive grade control drilling begins at Fingals to accelerate production.

Catalyst Metals Limited has secured A$150 million in equity to fund organic growth and exploration across its flagship Plutonic Gold Belt and Bendigo Gold Belt projects. The company aims to nearly double gold production to around 200,000 ounces per annum while reducing costs through strategic acquisitions and infrastructure leverage.

Catalyst Metals has raised $150 million through an institutional placement to fund growth projects at its Plutonic Gold Belt and bolster its balance sheet. This capital injection positions the company to expand production and advance exploration without financial strain.

West Coast Silver has initiated its first diamond drilling campaign at the Elizabeth Hill Project, aiming to expand known high-grade silver zones using advanced on-site technology.

Lincoln Minerals’ Kookaburra Graphite Project has delivered battery-grade graphite purity exceeding 99.95%, confirming its suitability for lithium-ion battery anodes through a safer, hydrofluoric acid-free process.