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Kinetiko Energy has raised $3.15 million through a placement led by key South African and Australian investors to fast-track its Project Alpha gas development in South Africa. The capital injection supports drilling and exploration activities aimed at expanding the company’s resource base.

Galileo Mining has initiated a large-scale gravity survey at its Norseman project in Western Australia, aiming to deepen geological insights ahead of a targeted drilling campaign. The survey covers key prospective zones near the significant Callisto deposit and Mission Sill prospect.

West Wits Mining has issued over 100 million unlisted options to Absa Bank to settle loan fees, reflecting a deepening partnership and shared confidence in the Qala Shallows gold project.

RocketDNA has landed a significant contract with Anglo American’s Kumba Iron Ore to supply and integrate seven autonomous drone systems at the Sishen Mine, marking a key step in expanding AI-driven mining technology in Africa.

Zoono Group has secured a five-year exclusive contract with Mpact Operations to apply its antimicrobial technology to corrugated packaging for fresh produce in South Africa and Namibia, aiming to extend shelf-life and reduce food waste.

Altech Batteries reveals Sodium-Nickel-Chloride (SNC) batteries achieve an exceptionally low failure rate of 0.6-1.5% over 15+ years in harsh South African conditions, significantly outperforming lithium-ion and lead-acid alternatives.

Kinetiko Energy has secured the first tranche of funding from FFS Refiners to accelerate development of a pilot LNG gas plant at Brakfontein, marking a key step in its multi-phase Project Alpha.

Theta Gold Mines has placed a pivotal order for two Titan GDM3065 ball mills, marking a significant step forward in the TGME gold plant construction in South Africa, with commissioning targeted by the end of 2026.

Golden State Mining has appointed Keith Middleton as Managing Director and CEO, bringing over two decades of mining sector expertise and a strategic vision for growth. His leadership comes with a significant share-based incentive, signaling a new chapter for the exploration company.

Terra Metals has confirmed a major new style of mineralisation at its Dante Project, discovering thick titanium–vanadium–copper-cobalt sulfide reefs at the Southwest Prospect. Early drilling assays reveal promising grades and significant cobalt content, hinting at substantial resource expansion potential.

BDO South Africa has completed its review of Renergen Limited’s interim financial statements, confirming compliance but highlighting significant uncertainties over the company’s future viability.

Kinetiko Energy has reported record gas flow rates from its Brakfontein test wells, renewed critical exploration rights, and signed a joint venture to develop a pilot LNG plant, marking a significant step towards commercial gas production in South Africa.