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Future Battery Minerals has acquired 100% ownership of the Miriam Project, consolidating all mineral rights and extinguishing royalties, paving the way for a focused gold exploration campaign starting July 2025.

Corazon Mining has finalized the sale of its remaining 15% stake in the Miriam Project to Future Battery Minerals, securing A$350,000 in cash and streamlining its asset portfolio.

Trigg Minerals has acquired the Antimony Canyon Project in Utah, the largest and highest-grade antimony deposit in the USA, with a historic resource estimate of 12.7 million tonnes. The company plans to validate and upgrade this resource to JORC standards, advancing its critical minerals strategy in a top-ranked mining jurisdiction.

Brightstar Resources has announced significant upgrades to its gold Mineral Resource Estimates at Laverton and Menzies, enhancing confidence in near-term mining operations ahead of its 2025 Definitive Feasibility Study.

Canyon Resources secures a $24.5 million capital boost from major shareholder Eagle Eye Asset Holdings, accelerating development of its Minim Martap bauxite project with first shipments targeted for 2026.

GreenX Metals has commenced a fully funded airborne geophysical survey at its Tannenberg Copper Project under the BHP Xplor program, while also securing A$4.6 million through a share placement to bolster its exploration and development efforts.

Prospect Resources has reported outstanding flotation testwork results from its Nyungu Central deposit, highlighting high-grade copper concentrates and promising cost efficiencies for its Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia.

EDU Holdings has secured ASX approval to voluntarily delist, pending shareholder consent, and announced a $12.4 million equal access share buy-back to provide liquidity options for investors.

Aspen Group has offloaded its remaining stake in Eureka Group Holdings for $27.5 million, using the proceeds to significantly reduce its net debt while maintaining its FY25 earnings guidance.

Saunders International has landed a $27 million contract to install critical processing tanks at Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines, reinforcing its growing presence in Western Australia's mining sector.

Elementos Limited has locked in a $5 million strategic placement from Australia’s largest tin producer, Metals X, to accelerate development of its key tin projects in Spain and Tasmania.

State Street Global Advisors announces significant fee reductions and rebranding for its SPDR Australian Bond ETFs, aligning with the iBoxx index series to enhance market positioning and investor appeal.

White Cliff Minerals has raised A$14.4 million at a notable premium, positioning itself to fast-track exploration at its Rae Copper Project with drilling set to resume mid-year.

Celsius Resources' Philippine affiliate has engaged Ausenco for a critical engineering design update, backed by a $10 million loan to push the Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project closer to construction.

Hot Chili Limited has announced a significant expansion of its La Verde copper-gold porphyry discovery in Chile, doubling the known mineralisation footprint and confirming multiple higher-grade zones. The discovery remains open for further growth with phase-two drilling planned.

AuKing Mining and Orion Resources have signed a non-binding $8 million financing term sheet with US lender Nebari to advance the Cloncurry Gold Project acquisition and development.

Gorilla Gold reports significant high-grade gold intercepts at its Lakeview Prospect within the Comet Vale Project, revealing multiple parallel mineralised structures and advancing resource growth with ongoing drilling.

Nanoveu’s subsidiary EMASS has launched real-world trials of its ECS-DoT AI chip, aiming to extend drone flight times by up to 30% while enabling advanced onboard intelligence with ultra-low power consumption.

Midas Minerals has secured an option to acquire up to 80% of a highly prospective Exclusive Prospecting Licence near its Otavi Project in Namibia, targeting significant historic gold and copper anomalies.

Lincoln Minerals has confirmed multiple uranium anomalies at its Yallunda Project in South Australia, reinforcing the site's exploration potential. The company plans an expanded exploration program in the second half of 2025 to further define mineralised zones.

Hearts & Minds Investments Limited is reshaping its leadership by appointing seasoned executive Richard Howes as part-time Managing Director, following operational upgrades under outgoing CEO Brett Jollie.

Electro Optic Systems has secured a €31 million contract for its flagship Slinger Counter-Drone Remote Weapon System, marking its largest naval order to date from a Western European government.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX:HRE) confirms significant high-grade uranium, scandium, and rare earth element assays from its Radium Hill project, setting the stage for targeted drilling in 2025.

Mount Burgess Mining has applied to the Supreme Court of Western Australia for orders to validate previous share sales and extend deadlines for cleansing notices, aiming to shield sellers from civil liability. The hearing is set for 19 May 2025.