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Western Gold Resources has formalised critical road access agreements enabling ore haulage from its Gold Duke Project to nearby processing facilities, marking a significant step forward in project development.

Lachlan Star Limited has provided important clarifications on visible gold imagery from its New Waverley project, confirming high-grade assay results while cautioning on the qualitative nature of visual gold observations.

CuFe Ltd has significantly upgraded the Orlando Copper-Gold Deposit resource classification at Tennant Creek, boosting Indicated tonnes to 87% and enabling underground mining studies. This milestone enhances the project’s economic outlook with critical minerals now factored into upcoming development plans.

First Au Limited has secured a binding agreement to acquire the Barlee Gold Project in Western Australia, significantly enlarging its exploration portfolio in a historically productive yet underexplored greenstone belt.

Pancontinental Energy has won a crucial 12-month extension for its PEL 87 offshore Namibia exploration licence, enabling further seismic analysis and drilling preparations. This extension keeps the project on track as the company seeks a farmin partner to advance exploration.

Anax Metals has successfully raised $10 million through a two-tranche placement, strengthening its financial position ahead of critical funding and development milestones for the Whim Creek Copper Project.

Ballymore Resources has traced a large-scale gold system over a 5km corridor at its Dittmer Gold Project, highlighted by high-grade visible gold near Mount Quandong. Underground development is advancing to support upcoming drilling aimed at expanding the resource.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) is set to initiate an on-market buy-back of up to 10% of its units starting April 2026, aiming to address perceived undervaluation and align with sector peers.

Ovanti Limited launches its One Financial Superapp powered by Isentric, combining instant payments, DeFi yields, BNPL, and AI financial advisory in a unified platform targeting underbanked markets.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised AU$25 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement, bolstering its cash position to approximately AU$76 million as it advances the Colossus Rare Earth Project towards a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

Xref Limited has launched strategic integrations with leading HR platforms Teamtailor and HiBob, aiming to accelerate its transition to a high-margin, API-driven revenue model and expand its global footprint.

Manhattan Gold Corporation has successfully raised A$3 million through an oversubscribed placement, setting the stage for a pivotal drill campaign at its Hook Lake project in Canada.

Lion Rock Minerals has reported promising high-grade rutile intercepts across a 24-kilometre strike at its Minta Project in Cameroon, advancing towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate expected in the second half of 2026.

Hillgrove Resources has reported significant new copper-gold mineralisation at its Kanmantoo Copper Mine, with drilling confirming extensions at Nugent and Nugent East. Development progress and positive cash flow underpin ambitious production targets.

Adelong Gold Limited has received a $1.17 million tax indemnity claim linked to alleged fraudulent GST reporting at Challenger Mines, which it plans to dispute. The claim stems from activities predating the current management team.

Gorilla Gold has reported high-grade gold intersections well beyond its existing Mulwarrie resource, revealing significant potential for resource expansion and a broader exploration footprint across a 30km corridor.

Broken Hill Mines reveals a large, continuous zone of exceptionally high-grade silver-lead-zinc mineralisation at its Pinnacles Mine, with grades soaring up to 1,556g/t AgEq. The discovery bolsters plans for accelerated underground development alongside near-term open pit operations.

Belararox Limited has announced a significant discovery of a near-surface high-grade silver zone at its Toro Central prospect in Argentina, revealing promising polymetallic mineralisation. Follow-up drilling is underway to explore the extent of this newly identified silver-rich zone.

3D Energi Limited has received a formal buy-out notice from ConocoPhillips to acquire its 20% interest in the VIC/P79 exploration permit, marking a critical juncture in the Otway Phase 1 project.

Kaiser Reef Limited has renewed Managing Director Brad Valiukas’ contract, reinforcing leadership continuity as the company targets strong production at Henty and growth at Maldon.

West Wits Mining has poured its first gold from the Qala Shallows project in South Africa, marking a pivotal shift from development to production. This milestone positions the company as the newest gold producer in the historic Witwatersrand Basin.

Sultan Resources is advancing plans to list on the US OTC Markets Group, aiming to enhance liquidity and attract North American investors while pursuing strategic acquisitions.

Orion Minerals has completed the final payment to secure full control of the Okiep Copper Project in South Africa, marking a key milestone in its growth strategy. Exploration efforts are underway to meet upcoming expenditure commitments.

Biotron Limited reveals that its lead antiviral candidate BIT-HBV001 shows promising activity against Hepatitis Delta Virus, expanding its potential impact beyond Hepatitis B. Meanwhile, the company completes integration of Sedarex and advances regulatory plans for its anaesthetic SedRx.