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Orion Minerals has taken a major step toward production by signing a non-binding term sheet with Glencore for up to US$250 million in financing and offtake agreements for its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine.

Advanced Health Intelligence has appointed Dylan Garnett as its new CEO, signaling a strategic pivot towards commercialisation and revenue growth. Garnett’s extensive background in healthcare, insurance, and digital health positions AHI for its next growth phase.

West Wits Mining has raised $17.5 million through a discounted share placement to accelerate gold production at its flagship Qala Shallows project in South Africa. This capital injection, alongside existing loans, positions the company to advance toward steady-state output.

Kinetiko Energy has achieved a record peak gas flow from its latest production test well at Brakfontein, significantly surpassing previous results and advancing its pilot LNG project in South Africa.

Theta Gold Mines has officially begun construction at its flagship TGME Gold Mine in South Africa, securing key contracts and funding support that pave the way for production by early 2027.

D3 Energy Limited highlights its exceptional helium and natural gas assets in South Africa and Australia, backed by independent resource certifications and promising production test results. The company outlines a clear path forward with key development milestones and potential partnerships.

Theta Gold Mines appoints Hansjoerg Plaggemars as non-executive director and promotes Bill Richie Yang to executive director, bolstering financial and project development leadership as the TGME Gold Mine Project advances.

West Wits Mining has secured a $12.5 million USD loan facility from Nebari to fast-track development of its Qala Shallows Gold Project in South Africa, aiming for first gold production in early 2026.

D3 Energy has submitted its Production Right application for part of its South African ER315 permit well ahead of schedule and under budget, marking a key step toward commercialising certified methane and helium reserves.

Kinetiko Energy has secured a crucial two-year renewal of its South African exploration rights, advancing its pilot production and development plans amid promising drilling results.

DY6 Metals has confirmed high-grade saprolite-hosted rutile mineralisation at its Central Rutile Project in Cameroon, with assays revealing grades up to 2.1% rutile over 1m. The findings extend over a 41km strike length, highlighting the project's significant exploration potential.

Southern Palladium has initiated a comprehensive drilling campaign at its Bengwenyama PGM project, marking a critical step toward completing its Definitive Feasibility Study in early 2026. The program aims to refine metallurgical data and mine design while regulatory approvals edge closer.