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Sunrise Energy Metals has confirmed strong economics for its Syerston Scandium Project with a US$120 million feasibility study, targeting 60 tonnes per year of scandium oxide and potential expansion to 180 tonnes. The project benefits from US government financing interest and rising global demand amid Chinese export restrictions.

Sunstone Metals has delivered a robust Scoping Study for its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, outlining a 23-year mine life, strong production rates, and a post-tax NPV of US$0.9 billion at a conservative gold price. The study highlights low operating costs and substantial exploration upside, setting the stage for a pre-feasibility study and funding pursuits.

Pantera Minerals has seen a 37% uplift in the valuation of its EnergyX stake following an increase in EnergyX’s Regulation A raise price to US$13 per share, reflecting operational progress and stronger market confidence.

Energy World Corporation is accelerating development of its Pagbilao LNG terminal while launching a strategic review focused on monetising Siemens turbines amid evolving power market dynamics and strong U.S. demand.

Neometals has secured A$7.9 million through a placement and launched a concurrent A$5.1 million entitlement offer to fund gold production at Barrambie and advance lithium exploration in Utah. The capital raise supports a near-term production joint venture and aggressive resource expansion.

Wia Gold is making steady progress on its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia, reporting strong high-grade drilling results that bolster underground mining prospects alongside ongoing feasibility studies and strategic leadership appointments.

Future Metals has unveiled a lower-risk, lower-capital pathway for its Panton PGM Project by leveraging the idle Savannah Plant, delivering upfront savings of around A$74 million and preserving long-term growth potential.

Minbos Resources has secured a US$5.48 million debt facility from Banco de Fomento Angola, complementing a prior US$16 million loan from South Africa’s IDC, ensuring full funding to complete construction of its Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant.

Sovereign Metals has delivered a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi, revealing robust economics, a 25-year mine life, and the potential to become the world’s largest producer of natural rutile and flake graphite, both critical minerals for Western supply chains.

GoldArc Resources has locked in a binding agreement with Mineral Mining Services to fully fund the development of its Leonora South gold deposits, removing capital barriers and setting a clear path to production.

Cavalier Resources’ 2026 Pre-Feasibility Study update boosts the Stage 1 NPV of its Crawford Gold Project to A$77.2 million at A$6,500/oz gold, reflecting resilience amid supply chain pressures. The project maintains its ore reserve and pit design, with financing negotiations advancing.

Hazer Group and KBR have completed a commercial-scale Process Design Package for a 30,000 tonnes per annum hydrogen plant, marking a key step toward industrial deployment of methane pyrolysis technology.