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North Stawell Minerals has reported promising diamond drilling results at its Darlington Prospect, reinforcing its status as a key target within the Stawell Mineralised Corridor. The company also secured $900,000 in new funding to support its 2026 exploration plans.

Pacific Resources Limited (ASX, PXR) has executed a 19-month option to acquire the high-grade Eastern Victorian Goldfields Project, while progressing exploration at its Tasmanian assets and completing a $1.5 million placement.

Lakes Blue Energy has completed drilling and begun production testing at its Wombat-5 well, while progressing plans for proof-of-concept drilling at the Portland Energy Project targeting up to 1 trillion cubic feet of gas.

EcoGraf Limited has marked significant progress in its Epanko Graphite Project financing and expansion plans, while initiating a strategic gold farm-in agreement with AngloGold Ashanti in Tanzania.

Eastern Resources Limited reports steady progress on its Marengo Gold Project farm-in agreement despite ministerial approval delays, alongside ongoing environmental assessments at Nowa Nowa and a director resignation.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has raised approximately $6 million through a strategic share placement to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinning its role in diversifying global rare earth supply chains.

Dart Mining has declared a substantial Exploration Target at its Triumph Gold Project, alongside promising high-grade assay results from its Coonambula Antimony-Gold Project and an expanded gold zone at New Constitution.

Stavely Minerals is advancing its 2026 Scoping Study for the Stavely Copper-Gold Project, targeting a significant production scale boosted by strong copper, gold, and silver prices. The company aims to outline a pathway to over 10 years of mine life with a mid-year study delivery.

ACDC Metals has reported encouraging mineralogy results from its Goschen Central Rare Earth Elements project, reinforcing its strategic value amid rising geopolitical interest. The company maintains a solid cash balance to support ongoing development and exploration activities.

Kaiser Reef Limited reported a robust December quarter with nearly 7,000 ounces of gold produced at Henty, a 29% increase in gold reserves, and a strengthened cash position of A$43.1 million.

Central Petroleum has secured a letter of intent for a long-term gas supply contract through 2034 and expanded its exploration portfolio into the Otway and Cooper Basins, setting the stage for multiple new wells and production growth.

Infinity Metals has completed drilling at its Cobungra Gold-Copper-Silver Project in Victoria, confirming mineralisation over a 2km strike, while awaiting regulatory feedback on its San Jose Lithium Mining Licence Application in Spain.