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Metal Bank reports exceptional gold recovery results from its Seven Leaders Prospect near Kalgoorlie, highlighting a 72.5% gravity recovery and over 99% leaching efficiency, underpinning its near-term production ambitions.

Ridley Corporation has revealed its FY26–28 Growth Plan, spotlighting earnings growth driven by its recent fertiliser acquisition and operational efficiencies across its agricultural inputs and feed segments. The company aims to leverage its market leadership and diversified portfolio to capitalise on rising demand in Australian agriculture.

QMines Limited's latest deep drilling at Mount Mackenzie reveals multiple high-grade gold, silver, and copper zones, with geological signs pointing to a potential porphyry copper-gold system at depth.

Janus Electric has locked in a $2.75 million R&D finance facility, strengthening its cash position to push forward with its zero-emission transport innovations. This strategic funding avoids shareholder dilution while supporting ongoing technology development.

Dyno Nobel has signed a binding agreement to sell its Phosphate Hill fertiliser business to Mayfair Australia Corporation, marking a strategic pivot to focus solely on its explosives operations. The deal, expected to complete in Q3 FY26, includes deferred payments and regulatory conditions.

Native Mineral Resources has reported impressive shallow high-grade gold intercepts at its Podosky deposit, reinforcing plans to commence mining by April 2026. The results bolster confidence in the deposit’s open-pit potential and support ongoing development at the Ravenswood Gold Project.

Pacgold is set to enhance production at its White Dam Gold Project with the arrival of new screening and crushing equipment, aiming to ramp up heap leach throughput to 350 tonnes per hour. Assay and leach test results expected soon will clarify the production outlook for 2026-2027.

Heavy Minerals Limited has defined a substantial garnet exploration target at the Kanmantoo site in South Australia, estimating up to 50 million tonnes grading 17-25% garnet. The company is advancing metallurgical testing and funding discussions, positioning for a near-term investment decision.

QPM Energy has secured essential development and environmental approvals for its Isaac Power Station, paving the way for construction to begin pending final financing. The project aligns with Queensland’s ambitious energy transition goals.

New Frontier Minerals has confirmed significant high-grade tungsten mineralisation at its Harts Range Project in the Northern Territory, complementing its rare earth focus and capitalising on a soaring tungsten market. Meanwhile, its Pomme Rare Earth Project in Quebec advances with promising metallurgical testing underway.

Elixir Energy has begun mobilisation for a three-week 2D seismic campaign across its highly prospective acreage in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming to advance gas resource appraisal and meet farm-in commitments with Santos.

Patriot Resources has confirmed strong silver recoveries averaging 85% from historical testwork at its Tassa project in Peru, underpinning a maiden JORC Inferred Resource of 31.4 million ounces silver equivalent. An independent metallurgical review is underway to refine recovery assumptions and support future resource upgrades.