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Sarama Resources has raised A$1.5 million through a private placement to fund copper-gold exploration in New South Wales and support its US$242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso. The arbitration hearing is set for February 2027, while Sarama plans to retain significant equity in Riedel Resources following a major asset sale.

Gibb River Diamonds has released the results of its initial aircore drilling program at the Edjudina Gold Project, revealing gold mineralisation of lower than expected grades but confirming key target geology. Inclement weather cut the program short, prompting a follow-up Phase 2 drilling campaign.

MB Gold has delivered its widest significant gold intercept to date at the Twin Veins Prospect, with drilling ongoing and a second phase planned to expand exploration across the Marble Bar Gold Project.

WA1 Resources has significantly increased the indicated resource at its Luni Niobium Project to 93 Mt at 1.32% Nb2O5, backed by A$131 million in cash and progressing key development workstreams including permitting and metallurgical testwork.

Saturn Metals has reported robust drilling results at its Apollo Hill Gold Project, reinforcing a near-term upgrade to its 2.24 million ounce Mineral Resource. The new data will underpin the upcoming Definitive Feasibility Study and updated Ore Reserve.

Plenti Group Limited (ASX:PLT) has smashed its $3 billion loan portfolio target two months ahead of schedule, delivering a 117% surge in cash profit before tax to $30.8 million for FY26. The fintech lender’s growth was fuelled by record loan originations, robust credit performance, and strategic technology investments.

Cazaly Resources has delivered upgraded assay results confirming high-grade gold mineralisation extending beyond 200m depth at the Goongarrie Gold Project, with multiple shoots open at depth and along strike.

Mount Ridley Mines has launched its first major metallurgical testwork program at the Grass Patch Heavy Rare Earth Element Project, targeting processing pathways for its regolith-hosted rare earth, scandium, and gallium mineralisation.

Ordell Minerals has strategically expanded its Barimaia Gold Project near Mount Magnet by acquiring three new tenements highly prospective for granodiorite intrusions. This move broadens the exploration scope ahead of a substantial 15,000m drilling campaign scheduled through mid-2026.

Sheffield Resources has secured an additional US$10.15 million tranche on its senior loan facility for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, aimed at bolstering working capital. Ongoing negotiations to restructure debt add an element of financial uncertainty for the joint venture.

Everest Metals Corporation (ASX: EMC) has upgraded its Mt Edon Critical Minerals Project resource to 4.3 million tonnes at 0.23% Rb2O, enhancing grade, tonnage, and confidence ahead of a mining proposal submission expected to gain approval by late 2026.

Carnavale Resources has lifted its Kookynie Gold Project Mineral Resource Estimate by 2.5% to 120,000 ounces at 4.4 g/t, with a significant upgrade to Measured resources that reduces early-stage mining risk.