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Babylon Pump & Power has agreed to sell its non-core Ausblast business for $2.8 million, streamlining operations and boosting capital for its water management and rental services.

Strategic Energy Resources has secured a major joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania to advance the Bulimba Gold Project in northeast Queensland, unlocking up to 90% ownership through staged exploration and feasibility milestones.

NRW Holdings’ subsidiary Golding Contractors has landed a $750 million mining services contract at Queensland’s Stanwell Meandu Mine, marking a significant expansion in its contract mining portfolio.

Larvotto Resources is on track to restart production at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project by mid-2026, while progressing metallurgical testing at Eyre and due diligence on a copper acquisition at Mt Isa.

Yari Minerals has appointed seasoned coal geologist Courtney Taylor as Executive Director and incoming Managing Director to spearhead the Rolleston South Coal Project’s next phase. This leadership change marks a strategic pivot as the company prepares for feasibility studies.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has agreed to acquire the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore for A$45.5 million, consolidating its copper assets near the Lady Annie Copper Mine and boosting its processing feedstock. This strategic move strengthens Austral’s balance sheet and advances its vision to become a mid-tier copper producer in Queensland.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd reports a robust Q2 FY26 with a 34% increase in product sales revenue and a 191% jump in net profit before tax, underpinned by strong international expansion and domestic contract wins.

Dart Mining NL has confirmed significant gold, silver, and antimony mineralisation at its Coonambula Project in Central Queensland, with trench and rock chip sampling revealing broad zones of high-grade mineralisation. The company anticipates diamond drilling assay results in early February, setting the stage for further exploration and resource definition.

Savannah Goldfields has reported strong high-grade gold assay results from recent drilling at its Red Dam Prospect, confirming mineralisation continuity beyond existing pit limits and setting the stage for a resource update.

Ballymore Resources has reported its richest drill intersection yet at the Torpy’s prospect near Chillagoe, Queensland, revealing exceptionally high-grade silver, lead, zinc, and indium mineralisation. This breakthrough highlights the growing potential of the Torpy’s area and sets the stage for further exploration in 2026.

Rokeby Resources has reported impressive high-grade silver and copper assay results from its MaCauley Creek Project in northern Queensland, confirming historical mineralisation and unveiling new promising prospects.

Strategic Energy Resources has reported promising copper and gold intersections from its latest diamond drilling at the Canobie Project in Queensland, reinforcing the potential for a major discovery under its joint venture with Fortescue.