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Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX: SNX) has swiftly mobilised three drill rigs to commence a 5,000m Phase 1 program at its As Safra copper-gold project in Saudi Arabia, following exploration licence approval by Royal Decree. The campaign targets a district-scale mineralised system with results expected by late May.

West Wits Mining has poured its first gold at Qala Shallows, marking its transition to production, while securing substantial funding and advancing plans to scale output.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) wraps up a three-year turnaround, reporting a $459 million order backlog despite a 27% revenue drop. The company expands its counter-drone and space control portfolio with the acquisition of the UK-based Interceptor business and a pending deal for MARSS, a European command-and-control software provider.

Infratil has upgraded its FY27 EBITDAF guidance for CDC Data Centres to A$680-720 million, citing accelerating construction and strong demand driven by AI and hyperscale cloud growth. The company also secured A$500 million equity funding and plans a bank debt upsizing to support expansion.

Cryosite Limited reported a robust half-year with revenue up 25% and net profit rising 36%, driven by strong demand in temperature-controlled logistics and a strategic warehouse acquisition that doubles its storage capacity.

LaserBond Ltd has reported a robust first half of FY26, with revenue up 13.4% and net profit after tax more than doubling, underpinned by a significant licensing agreement with Komatsu and ongoing R&D investments.

MLG Oz Limited reported a robust HY2026 with statutory net profit after tax soaring 73.2% to $7.1 million, driven by strong demand in the gold sector and operational resilience despite early weather setbacks and a safety fine.

Theta Gold Mines has reported significant progress in constructing its TGME Gold Project in South Africa, securing A$60.7 million in funding and maintaining a clear path to first gold production by late 2026.

RBR Group Limited reports a significant uptick in tender opportunities exceeding US$80 million following the restart of major LNG projects in Mozambique, alongside steady contract revenues and ongoing infrastructure investments.

Develop Global Limited has landed a significant A$200 million contract to build underground access tunnels at OceanaGold’s Waihi North Project in New Zealand, marking a major milestone for its mining services division.

Theta Gold Mines reports steady progress on its TGME Gold Project with key civil works milestones achieved, keeping the project on schedule for commissioning by the end of 2026.

IPD Group’s 2025 AGM reveals robust FY25 financial results driven by data centre and electrification sectors, alongside operational efficiencies and sustainability strides. The company signals continued momentum into FY26 with positive earnings guidance.