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Nova Minerals’ 2025 drilling at the Korbel Gold Deposit in Alaska reveals a near-surface higher-grade core, supporting a pilot starter pit and promising cost efficiencies through ore sorting.

Ragnar Metals has identified four promising new gold exploration targets at its Harnäs Project in Sweden through reprocessed geophysical data, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

Everest Metals Corporation, in partnership with Edith Cowan University, has won a $490,500 grant to accelerate its innovative rubidium extraction technology at the Mt Edon project, positioning Australia to establish its first sovereign rubidium supply.

Belararox Limited has completed its inaugural diamond drill hole at Toro Central within the TMT Project in Argentina, intersecting extensive sulphide mineralisation and confirming a key geophysical target. A second drill hole is underway, aiming to extend promising silver, copper, and zinc mineralisation identified in historic drilling.

Pointerra Limited reported a 30% increase in customer receipts to A$2.6 million and positive operating cashflows in Q2 FY26, driven by major contracts including a US$2 million DOE grant with Georgia Power. The company’s digital twin SaaS platform continues to expand across key sectors, positioning it for sustained growth.

Wia Gold advances its Kokoseb Gold Project with a Definitive Feasibility Study on track for completion in late 2026, supported by strong drilling results and strategic divestment of Côte d’Ivoire assets. Leadership changes signal a new phase for the company.

Elevate Uranium Ltd has completed a $25 million capital raising and is nearing steady state operations of its U-pgrade pilot plant in Namibia, while expanding its uranium resource portfolio through extensive drilling and a strategic acquisition from Core Lithium Ltd.

Ordell Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold intersections at its Barimaia Gold Project in Western Australia, highlighting a shallow, open-pittable mineralisation zone. Drilling is set to resume in February 2026 to explore further extensions along a significant strike length.

Great Western Exploration has secured all permits to commence diamond drilling at the Oval Copper-Gold Targets in March 2026, aiming to test a potentially large VHMS copper-gold system akin to the nearby DeGrussa deposit.

Mercury NZ Limited reported a robust quarter with high hydro inflows driving down electricity prices and the commissioning of a new geothermal unit set to enhance generation capacity.

Meridian Energy's December 2025 report reveals robust hydro storage and inflows driving higher generation and retail sales, while wholesale prices remain subdued. Customer connections have surged nearly 20% year-on-year, positioning the company strongly for 2026.