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Norwest Minerals has announced a substantial 33% increase in the gold resource at its Bulgera Gold Project, now totaling 288,400 ounces following a comprehensive 3D geological model revision. This upgrade coincides with renewed drilling efforts aimed at further expanding the resource base.

Galileo Mining is set to begin a 5,000-metre aircore drilling campaign at its Norseman project, targeting high-grade palladium and platinum zones to expand its existing resource base.

Buxton Resources has successfully qualified its Graphite Bull ore for full anode production with BTR New Material Group, a global leader in battery anode manufacturing. This milestone strengthens the project’s commercial appeal amid rising graphite demand for lithium-ion batteries.

Ordell Minerals has reported significant shallow gold mineralisation over a 300m strike length at its McNabs East Prospect within the Barimaia Gold Project, WA, with assays confirming multiple gold intersections near surface. Diamond drilling assays are pending, as the company prepares to restart drilling in August.

Warriedar Resources has reported strong assay results from diamond drill hole RDRC069 at its Ricciardo deposit, confirming extended high-grade gold and antimony mineralisation. These findings reinforce the deposit’s growth potential within Australia’s largest open-pit antimony resource.

Miramar Resources has initiated reverse circulation drilling at the 8 Mile target within its Gidji JV Project, aiming to explore northern extensions of the adjacent 8-Mile Dam gold deposit. Supported by a drill-for-equity deal, this campaign could redefine the gold potential near Kalgoorlie.

Yandal Resources reports promising initial assay results from its extensive Caladan air-core drilling program, revealing continuous gold mineralisation over more than 800 metres at the Arrakis Prospect. These findings bolster the prospect’s geological potential within the Yandal Greenstone Belt.

Black Cat Syndicate has significantly expanded its Paulsens Gold Operation tenure by acquiring three new tenements near the Big Sarah prospect, revealing extensive gold-bearing vein corridors. With high-grade historical and recent assay results, the company is poised to advance drilling plans in the coming quarter.

Sarama Resources has successfully closed the first tranche of a A$2.7 million equity placement to fund exploration at its Cosmo Gold Project and support ongoing arbitration efforts. The second tranche, involving options and director participation, awaits shareholder approval.

Finbar Group has acquired the Palmyra development site from its JV partner, transforming it into a wholly-owned project valued at $88 million with settlement expected in early 2026.

Zenith Minerals has successfully raised A$3.5 million through a fully underwritten rights issue, positioning the company to fast-track exploration and resource growth at its key gold projects in Western Australia and Queensland.

Catalina Resources is set to commence drilling at its Laverton project, aiming to expand on promising gold and rare earth element mineralisation previously identified near the Mt Weld REE Mine.