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Gibb River Diamonds has received a $7 million profit share from its Neta Gold Mine joint venture and is set to begin a new drilling program at its Edjudina Gold Project in April 2026.

Benz Mining Corp has announced a breakthrough ultra-high grade gold discovery beneath the historic Hibernian Gold Mine at Mt Egerton, validating its structural model and opening new exploration avenues.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited has locked in exclusive 12-month mining rights at the Podosky Gold Project in Queensland, backed by promising high-grade drilling results and imminent mining plans.

Almonty Industries has completed Phase 1 commissioning of the Sangdong Tungsten Mine in South Korea, marking its first production in over 30 years and setting the stage for a major expansion.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals has unveiled compelling Phase II trial results showing its Cu-SAR-bisPSMA PET imaging agent significantly improves detection of prostate cancer recurrence over the current standard. The data, presented at the 2026 European Association of Urology Congress and accepted by European Urology journal, mark a key milestone ahead of regulatory submissions.

Challenger Limited has lowered its non-binding offer to acquire Pepper Money Limited, citing tougher market conditions. The revised price now stands at A$2.25 per share, down from A$2.60.

Siren Gold’s latest drilling at its Sams Creek Project in New Zealand confirms significant gold mineralisation outside the established Main Zone, highlighting promising expansion potential along the 7km Sams Creek Dyke.

Beacon Minerals reports multiple high-grade gold intersections from extensive drilling at the Iguana Deposit, reinforcing its resource potential. However, the company lowers its March quarter production guidance due to operational challenges.

Arika Resources has reported strong initial 2026 drilling results at its Pennyweight Point prospect within the Yundamindra Gold Project, confirming thick, high-grade gold mineralisation and expanding near-surface oxide zones.

Vitura Health has inked a binding distribution agreement with MedReleaf Australia, unlocking access to a broad medicinal cannabis portfolio across its extensive pharmacy network. This deal could add up to AUD 15 million annually, positioning Vitura as a dominant player in the evolving Australian market.

Neurotech International has opened the first clinical site for its pivotal Phase 3 trial of NTI164, targeting core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children. This milestone marks a key step toward potential regulatory approval and commercialisation.

Triangle Energy is set to spin out its Philippine oil and gas assets into a new ASX-listed company, Tetragon Energy, offering shareholders direct exposure to promising Asian resources.

BPH Global is expanding its seaweed biomass research to develop renewable biofuels like biohydrogen and biocrude, aiming to carve out a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels in energy and transport sectors.

First Lithium Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading on the ASX due to a missed reporting deadline, raising questions about the company’s compliance and near-term outlook.

Magnetite Mines Limited has revealed promising high-grade copper and silver mineralisation from a re-assay of historic drill core at its Mutooroo Ridge Project in South Australia, highlighting new exploration potential.

Unico Silver Limited has announced a substantial 143% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate for its Joaquin Project in Argentina, now totalling 167 million ounces silver equivalent. This growth underpins the company’s upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study and strengthens its position in the global silver market.

European Resources Limited (ASX: ERE) has announced a $4.26 million renounceable entitlement offer to accelerate exploration and metallurgical work at its Korsnäs rare earth elements project in Finland. The offer is partially underwritten and includes attaching options, providing shareholders with a strategic opportunity amid significant recent resource growth.

Koonenberry Gold’s latest drilling at the Sunnyside Prospect reveals shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation and extends the known mineralised zones, reinforcing the project’s district-scale potential.

Solstice Minerals’ Phase 1 drilling at the Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in WA’s Goldfields reveals significant mineralisation beyond existing resource boundaries, setting the stage for a major resource expansion.

AML3D has landed a nearly $10 million order for four ARCEMY X 6700 systems from Newport News Shipbuilding, expanding its footprint in the US defence manufacturing sector.

True North Copper has revealed promising new copper-gold targets at its Wynberg Project in Queensland, building on an existing 56,100-ounce gold resource. The company plans targeted drilling and geophysical surveys to explore extensions and regional prospects.

Dart Mining NL has agreed to sell its Buckland Gold Project to Daybreak Minerals for $300,000 cash, while retaining rights to provide drilling services on the tenements.

New Age Exploration’s latest drilling at the Wagyu Gold Project in Pilbara confirms a significant intrusion-related gold system with high-grade intercepts, expanding the mineralised footprint near Northern Star’s Hemi deposit.

Litchfield Minerals appoints seasoned geologist Matt McGloin to strengthen its Northern Territory exploration efforts while progressing drilling at Oonagalabi amid operational delays caused by heavy rains.