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Xenora Minerals has resumed on-ground exploration at its Dudley Lithium Project in South Australia following a detailed geochemical review, supported by a recent $2.1 million capital raise. The company ends the quarter with a strong cash position, positioning itself for further growth in the critical minerals sector.

Carnarvon Energy advances its Bedout Sub-basin exploration with a major drilling campaign planned for early 2027, while maintaining a robust financial position and strategic investment in Strike Energy.

Lindian Resources has accelerated development at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing full ownership and awarding key construction contracts, while attracting strategic international attention.

Neometals has reported promising gold assay results from its Barrambie drilling program and secured substantial conditional funding for its Vanadium Recovery Project in Finland, while progressing new critical minerals opportunities in the US.

Pivotal Metals has raised $5.4 million, including $1.1 million in non-dilutive funding, to ramp up exploration across its Québec copper, gold, PGM, and nickel projects, unveiling multiple high-priority drill targets and advancing resource optimisation at Horden Lake.

West Coast Silver has completed a significant phase of drilling at its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, revealing visible native silver in multiple holes and securing $3.2 million in fresh capital to advance exploration and processing studies.

Condor Energy Limited has advanced its offshore Peru portfolio with a new high-potential oil prospect and a strategic gas offtake agreement, positioning itself for future commercialisation in a promising basin.

Rox Resources has confirmed the economic viability of its Youanmi Gold Project with a robust feasibility study and commenced underground mining, backed by a $218 million equity raise. The company is on track for first gold production by mid-2027.

Gold Mountain Limited has reported promising initial exploration results from its Araxá Project in Brazil, confirming the presence of carbonatite mineralisation with significant niobium, rare earth elements, and phosphorus anomalies. These findings pave the way for expanded sampling and drilling plans.

Prodigy Gold NL reported significant gold intercepts from its Tanami North Project, alongside environmental baseline studies and a new 3D structural collaboration with CSIRO, positioning the company for future mining development.

MGX Resources Limited reported resilient December quarter results despite a major rockfall at Koolan Island, generating $15 million in free cashflow and advancing its acquisition of a 50% stake in the high-grade Central Tanami Gold Project.