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GreenX Metals has unveiled a substantial Exploration Target at its Tannenberg Copper Project in Germany, estimating up to 279 million tonnes of mineralisation with significant copper and silver grades. This marks a strategic shift to active exploration following extensive archival research.

Minrex Resources is set to ramp up its flagship Tlamino Gold Project in Serbia with a fully funded 7,000m drilling program aimed at upgrading its resource classification and refreshing project economics in a dramatically improved metals price environment.

VRX Silica’s updated 2026 Bankable Feasibility Study for Arrowsmith North confirms robust economics with an ungeared NPV8 of A$179.2 million and binding offtake contracts securing nearly 1 million tonnes annually.

The Takeovers Panel has refused to proceed with a disclosure dispute application related to Atlas Arteria’s off-market takeover bid and its handling of a right of first offer notice for the Chicago Skyway asset.

Solvar Limited has renewed its on-market share buy-back for 12 months, signalling ongoing capital management amid evolving market conditions.

General Capital Limited reported an 18% increase in revenue to $26.8 million for the year ended March 2026, while net profit after tax held steady at $2.7 million amid economic uncertainty and a goodwill impairment. The company declared a fully imputed final dividend, signalling confidence despite regulatory challenges.

Mastermyne Group is poised to hit the top end of its FY26 revenue and EBITDA guidance, bolstered by robust second-half activity and new Anglo American agreements. Despite supply chain hiccups and a financial penalty under appeal, the underground mining services provider maintains a healthy order book and pipeline.

Australia’s Treasurer has mandated six foreign shareholders to divest nearly 18% of Northern Minerals shares by early July, citing national security under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act. Northern Minerals supports the move as vital for aligning with Australia’s strategic interests and advancing its Browns Range rare earths project.

WA Kaolin has successfully recapitalised its balance sheet by approximately A$16.1 million through a partially underwritten entitlement offer and significant debt reduction, positioning the company for operational growth at its Wickepin kaolin project.

Humm Group reported a 5.1% rise in average assets under management to $5.4 billion in 3Q26, despite lower loan originations and ongoing corporate irregular costs. Credit quality remains stable as the company navigates macroeconomic headwinds and strategic product transitions.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals has closed the gap on its recent Entitlement Offer by placing 25 million shortfall shares, raising an additional $0.7 million and bringing total proceeds to $1.2 million.

Energy Transition Minerals has secured a non-binding MOU with Traxys Europe for the potential exclusive offtake of tin, tantalum, and niobium concentrates from its Penouta mine, positioning the project as a strategic Western source of critical minerals.