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Red Mountain Mining has launched systematic rock chip sampling at its Pioneer Tungsten Project in Montana, aiming to define drill targets after initial assays confirmed tungsten mineralisation comparable to nearby major deposits.

Canadian Phosphate has secured a five-year exploration permit for its Wapiti Phosphate Project and commenced a 3,000m drilling campaign, while progressing the pending acquisition of the Diamond Mountain Project in Utah. A $5.2 million capital raise positions the company to accelerate its North American phosphate ambitions.

Element 25 is on track to commission its Butcherbird manganese expansion in early 2027, while securing a substantial US Department of Energy grant to support its US battery materials facility.

Deterra Royalties reported a record A$61.8 million iron ore royalty revenue from Mining Area C in the June 2026 quarter, alongside significant progress at the Thacker Pass lithium project with US$1.21 billion drawn from a US Department of Energy loan.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has announced a revised timetable for its shareholder scheme meetings tied to Energy Fuels’ acquisition, alongside dispatching a supplementary booklet that updates key transaction details including a new expert report. The acquisition now contemplates Energy Fuels’ conditional US$725 million financing and a US$1.9 billion deal to acquire VAC.

Anson Resources has applied to acquire 1,175 acres of lithium-rich brine mineral rights in Utah, aiming to boost its Green River Lithium Project and support a JORC resource upgrade in Q3 2026.

eMetals Limited has significantly grown its Mineral Range Tungsten Project in Utah, securing all mineral claims and reporting multiple high-grade tungsten samples, while completing a 10:1 share consolidation.

Diablo Resources has acquired an 80% stake in the historic Horn Silver Project, complementing its nearby Star Range assets and advancing exploration with a maiden drill program approved.

Anson Resources has secured the initial tranche of a AUD 7.2 million facilitation fee from POSCO, advancing the Green River Lithium Project’s Direct Lithium Extraction demonstration plant in Utah.

Mandrake Resources has secured key agreements to produce lithium brine from its Utah project and plans a significant drilling campaign in Australia, supported by strong cash reserves.

Diablo Resources has expanded key silver-antimony and copper anomalies at its Star Range Project in Utah, setting the stage for imminent maiden diamond drilling and advancing its Horn Silver acquisition.

Anson Resources has applied for 17 additional SITLA blocks adjacent to its Green River Lithium Project, potentially boosting its JORC resource by 18.4% without further drilling. The move aligns with plans to update the resource estimate by Q3 2026 and supports upcoming project financing efforts.