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Australian Rare Earths Limited has secured a $5 million government grant to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, while initial drilling at its Overland Uranium Project validates promising geological models for uranium deposits.

Investigator Resources Limited has postponed the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for its Paris Silver Project to mid-2025, citing rising costs and the need for further optimisation. Meanwhile, exploration drilling continues and asset sales bolster the company’s cash position to $2.7 million.

Orpheus Uranium Limited reports a productive December quarter marked by a successful $1.66 million capital raise, completion of a major gravity survey at Mount Douglas, and ongoing progress toward regulatory approvals for advanced uranium exploration.

Koba Resources has reported promising uranium mineralisation results from its initial drilling phase at the Mt John Prospect within the Yarramba Uranium Project, South Australia, setting the stage for an expanded exploration campaign.

Copper Search Limited reports promising copper mineralisation at its Douglas Creek IOCG Prospect and outlines plans to expand its project portfolio in 2025 while maintaining a solid cash position.

Indiana Resources has pinpointed promising titanium source rocks at its Carne Titanium Prospect in South Australia, setting the stage for a high-priority drilling campaign in 2025 alongside ongoing gold exploration.

Terramin Australia’s attempt to secure a mining lease for its Bird in Hand Gold Project has been rejected by the South Australian Supreme Court, which upheld the government’s refusal and reservation of the land. The company is set to appeal, keeping the project’s future uncertain.

Core Energy Minerals has entered staged option agreements to acquire up to 100% interests in the Cummins and Harris Greenstone uranium projects, expanding its footprint in South Australia's premier uranium mining jurisdiction.

Iron Road Ltd has secured a $3 million milestone payment from Amp Energy and made significant progress on its Cape Hardy Industrial Port Precinct and Central Eyre Iron Project slurry pipeline study, reinforcing its strong cash position and strategic development plans.

BHP has reported a robust 10% increase in copper production for the half year ended December 2024, driven by record output at Escondida and strong performances across key assets. Despite a weather-related setback in South Australia, the company remains on track to meet FY25 guidance while advancing major growth projects and sustainability initiatives.

Hillgrove Resources delivered a robust December quarter with record development and copper production, underpinned by exceptional drilling results at Nugent. The company projects increased output and improved cost efficiency for 2025.

Indiana Resources Limited has confirmed a new high-grade gold zone at its Minos Gold Prospect in South Australia, with recent drilling revealing multiple significant intercepts. The company plans an aggressive 2025 exploration program to expand the deposit and establish a maiden resource.