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Heavy Rare Earths Limited has initiated a strategic review of its Cowalinya rare earth project, focusing on heavy rare earth oxides critical for energy and defence sectors. The review aims to unlock value from high-grade zones within a substantial JORC resource through expert reinterpretation and targeted metallurgical testing.

Buxton Resources has sold its 49% interest in the Copper Wolf Project joint venture to IGO for nearly AUD 6 million while keeping full ownership of surrounding prime exploration tenements in Arizona.

MLG Oz Limited has landed a significant A$70 million contract with Develop Global at the Pioneer Dome Lithium Project, marking its entry into Western Australia's emerging lithium sector with a comprehensive mining and crushing services package starting in mid-2026.

GoldArc Resources has completed the first phase of a 34,000m grade control drilling program at Mt Stirling, delivering consistent broad mineralisation and higher-grade zones that underpin updated mine models ahead of regulatory approval.

Develop Global has locked in a major A$70 million mining contract for its Pioneer Dome lithium project, setting the stage for first sales in the December quarter of 2026. Strong drilling results and a binding offtake deal with Trafigura underpin the project’s fast-tracked development and cashflow outlook.

Catalina Resources has kicked off a 1,500-sample soil sampling program at its Kirkalocka Gold Project, marking a key step towards drilling and potential resource expansion in Western Australia's Mid-West region.

Lefroy Exploration has launched a scoping study for its Mt Martin Gold Project, following an updated resource estimate of 460,000 ounces. The study, funded by a recent $3.6 million placement, aims to assess development options by September 2026 while mining operations at Lucky Strike prepare to resume.

Lunnon Metals has reported robust assay results from a 36-hole infill drill campaign at its Hustler gold deposit, underpinning an imminent Mineral Resource update and advancing permitting and mining optimisation activities.

West Coast Silver has kicked off a major geophysical survey at its Elizabeth Hill project, aiming to uncover repeats of its historically high-grade silver system along 4 kilometres of the Munni Munni Fault Zone.

Macarthur Minerals narrowed its loss to $1.82 million for FY26, bolstered by a major new investor and joint venture at its Lake Giles iron ore project in Western Australia.

Orbminco Limited's latest infill drilling at Majestic North delivers standout shallow gold grades, setting the stage for a resource upgrade and advancing mining studies.

Viking Mines has agreed to sell its non-core First Hit Gold Project in Western Australia to First Au Limited for up to $5 million, allowing it to concentrate resources on its flagship Linka Tungsten Project in Nevada with drilling imminent.