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Maronan Metals has successfully completed its 2024 drilling program, delivering robust silver-lead assay results that reinforce the resource model and accelerate mine development studies. The company is on track for a resource update in April 2025 and progressing key permitting milestones.

Carnaby Resources has significantly expanded its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project through the acquisition of the high-grade Trekelano deposit, increasing its Mineral Resource Estimate by 27% and securing a key processing partnership with Glencore.

ActivEX Limited reported robust exploration progress in Q4 2024, highlighted by significant high-grade gold intercepts at Mt Hogan and the securing of a rare earth elements tenement at Doonkuna. The company maintains a cautious cash position supported by a substantial loan facility.

ABx Group reports significant progress in its rare earths and bauxite ventures, including enhanced geological models and pilot plant developments supported by key partnerships and government backing.

Native Mineral Resources has secured key Queensland gold assets and is advancing refurbishment of the Blackjack Processing Plant, targeting production restart by Q3 2025. The company’s recent capital raises underpin its ambitious development plans.

Stonehorse Energy Limited outperformed production forecasts in Q4 2024 despite a revenue dip caused by weak natural gas prices, while advancing new project negotiations in Canada and the US.

Simonds Group has agreed to acquire Dennis Family Homes for $10 million, significantly expanding its residential construction footprint and product portfolio across Victoria and New South Wales. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive from the first quarter of FY26.

Sunshine Metals Ltd reports a substantial upgrade to its Ravenswood Consolidated Project, with a 57% rise in contained gold and positive drilling and metallurgical results underpinning the growth.

Lakes Blue Energy reported a $1.5 million quarterly operational spend and completed the $6.5 million sale of its 49% interest in PEP 169, while progressing drilling approvals for the Wombat-5 well in Victoria.

Elixir Energy wraps up Daydream-2 well operations and prepares for next appraisal in a strengthening gas market, while progressing farmout talks for Australian and Mongolian assets.

Earth's Energy Limited reports promising progress in its Paralana and Flinders West geothermal projects, confirming new development zones and initiating joint venture discussions, while maintaining a solid cash position.

Canterbury Resources reports significant drilling success at its Briggs copper-molybdenum project, with an updated resource estimate and scoping study underway, while exploration at Bismarck yields no economic mineralisation.