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Rox Resources has appointed Byrnecut Australia as the underground mining contractor for its Youanmi Gold Project, marking a key step toward production. The two-part contract will see initial exploration decline development followed by full-scale mining upon a positive investment decision.

Black Cat Syndicate has integrated strong grade-control drilling results from its Fingals deposit into mine plans, with mining set to begin late September 2025. Concurrently, the Lakewood processing plant is undergoing key upgrades to support ongoing production.

Albion Resources reports promising extensional drilling results at its Collavilla Prospect, revealing significant gold mineralisation open at depth alongside valuable silver and base metal credits. These findings bolster the economic potential of the Yandal West Gold Project in Western Australia’s prolific Yandal Greenstone Belt.

Iluka Resources is suspending production at its Cataby mine and Synthetic Rutile Kiln 2 due to weak global demand for mineral sands products, aiming to preserve cash and inventory while positioning for recovery.

McLaren Minerals reports continued high-grade assay results confirming a significant northern extension to its McLaren Titanium Project resource, underpinning an upcoming resource upgrade and prefeasibility study.

Great Boulder Resources has reported visible gold and impressive high-grade intersections from recent drilling at its Eaglehawk prospect, advancing the Side Well Gold Project in Western Australia.

Beacon Minerals has secured critical regulatory approvals for the Iguana Deposit, setting the stage for mining operations and a comprehensive five-year resource development strategy.

SSH Group has kicked off site preparation at the Mt Fisher Gold Project, setting the stage for drilling and resource upgrades that could unlock significant value from historic stockpiles and tailings.

Asra Minerals sharpens its exploration focus at the Mt Stirling gold project, unveiling promising new targets and securing $3.25 million to fund aggressive drilling campaigns.

Brightstar Resources Limited has consolidated its position as a leading Western Australian gold developer through the strategic acquisition of Aurumin Ltd, expanding its resource base and setting ambitious production targets. The company aims to ramp up production from current levels to 200,000 ounces annually by 2029, backed by robust feasibility studies and a multi-hub development strategy.

Rumble Resources has launched a $9 million capital raise to accelerate development at its Western Queen gold and tungsten projects, targeting near-term production by late 2026. The company also highlights significant resource upgrades and seeks partners for its Earaheedy base metals project.

Rumble Resources has raised $9 million through a combination of institutional placement and entitlement offer to advance its Western Queen gold and tungsten project, targeting production by mid-2026.