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Black Rock Mining has secured an extension of its US$204 million debt facility to November 2026, providing more time to finalise equity funding for the Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania.

Kinetiko Energy has approved a Field Development Plan marking its shift from exploration to production at the Brakfontein gas project in South Africa, aiming to fast-track gas output and secure strategic funding.

West Wits Mining has locked in a R875 million (~USD 53 million) senior loan facility, receiving an initial R339 million drawdown that fully funds its Qala Shallows project through to steady-state gold production of 70,000 ounces per annum.

Alcoa Corporation is set to acquire South32’s bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets for $4.1 billion upfront plus up to $750 million contingent, boosting its global scale and supply chain resilience.

Theta Gold Mines has secured US$18.6 million via placement and options exercise, completing equity funding for its US$90 million bond and advancing the TGME Gold Mine towards first production in early 2027.

Orion Minerals has confirmed the down-dip continuity of a high-grade copper zone at its Flat Mine East prospect with a new drill intercept of 3.96m at 4.64% Cu, including 0.95m at 14.19% Cu, extending the deposit beyond previous drilling.

West Wits Mining has fully repaid its USD 12.5 million Nebari loan facility, unlocking the path to financial close and imminent drawdown of a ZAR 875 million (~USD 53 million) senior loan. This milestone underpins the Qala Shallows Project’s ramp-up to steady-state gold production.

AFT Pharmaceuticals surged 22% to NZ$254.7 million revenue in FY26, surpassing profit guidance and securing FDA approval to advance a pivotal injectable iron Phase III trial targeting a $7.4 billion market. The company is poised for further global expansion and product launches in FY27.

AFT Pharmaceuticals delivered a 22% revenue jump in FY26 to NZD 254.7 million, surpassing profit guidance and expanding its footprint to 87 countries. The company is advancing multiple R&D projects, including a pivotal Phase III injectable iron trial, while targeting over NZD 300 million in revenue for FY27.

Pan African Resources PLC has delivered a 5.6% increase in gold production to 196,527 ounces for FY25, alongside a 60.5% jump in adjusted EBITDA to US$226.6 million. The group’s strategic acquisition of Tennant Mines in Australia and the early commissioning of the Mogale Tailings Retreatment operation mark significant milestones in its growth trajectory, underpinned by a robust sustainability and governance framework.

West Wits Mining has locked in a comprehensive ZAR 1.115 billion project finance package with Absa Bank and Nedbank CIB, clearing a critical hurdle toward steady-state gold production at Qala Shallows by late 2028.

Theta Gold Mines has issued US$90 million in senior secured bonds, securing crucial funding held in escrow to progress its TGME Gold Project in South Africa, aiming for first gold production in early 2027.