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Felix Gold has secured a bulk sampling permit to extract 1,600 tons of high-grade antimony ore from its Treasure Creek project in Alaska, marking a pivotal step towards near-term production. The permit supports multiple production pathways, including toll treatment in 2026 and a dedicated smelter by 2027.

Genesis Energy has completed its NZ$300 million rights offer shortfall bookbuild at a premium price, raising a total of NZ$400 million including a prior placement. The new shares will begin trading late March, marking a significant capital boost for the energy company.

Minerals 260 secures Foreign Investment Review Board approval, enabling Franco-Nevada to complete a $220 million funding package that accelerates development of the Bullabulling Gold Project.

Cleo Diagnostics has expanded its ovarian cancer biomarker panel from five to eight markers, enhancing test reliability and gearing up for FDA submission. A manufacturing deal is imminent, setting the stage for commercial rollout.

LCL Resources has secured a transformative farm-in deal with Rio Tinto, which could see the mining giant earn up to an 80% stake in the promising Ono Project through substantial exploration funding and milestone payments.

ARN Media faces a legal challenge from Kyle Sandilands and his companies, disputing the termination of his contract with KIIS 1065 Sydney. The case, filed in the Federal Court, raises questions about misconduct claims and contractual obligations.

Nexsen Limited has successfully completed a pivotal FDA Pre-Submission meeting for its StrepSure® diagnostic, significantly reducing regulatory risks and advancing its entry into the large US maternal health market.

Enlitic has secured a $1.5 million contract to migrate over 71 million clinical files for Penn Medicine Doylestown Health, reinforcing its foothold in the US healthcare IT sector.

Winchester Limited has partnered with Triangle Energy and Tetragon Energy in a joint study for offshore Indonesian oil and gas exploration, securing an option to acquire a 24.5% interest in any awarded Petroleum Sharing Contract.

Arcadia Minerals reports the expiry of its exclusivity period with Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services for the Swanson Tantalum Project, as Xinhai continues its review focusing on mining cost clarifications before advancing negotiations.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project has been formally recognised in the Japan–US Critical Minerals Joint Fact Sheet, highlighting its strategic role in securing nickel and cobalt supply chains. This inclusion underscores growing international cooperation and significant funding commitments for the project’s development.

Kalamazoo Resources reports strong initial assay results from its Phase 1 drilling at Ashburton, confirming significant gold mineralisation beyond the existing 1.44Moz resource. The findings validate geological models and set the stage for further resource growth.

Dundas Minerals has launched a reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Rockland Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, aiming to extend a high-grade gold discovery along strike and at depth. The program also sets the stage for further exploration at nearby Baden-Powell.

Olympio Metals has reported a spectacular bonanza-grade gold intercept from its Phase 2 drilling at the Bousquet Gold Project in Quebec, marking the best drill result to date and reinforcing confidence in the project’s mineralisation model.

Pantera Minerals spotlights the launch of EnergyX’s Lonestar lithium demonstration plant in Texas, marking a key step towards a 50,000 tonne per annum lithium production target in the US.

St Barbara Limited is on track to complete key transactions with Lingbao Gold Group and Kumul Mineral Holdings, unlocking A$370 million in cash and advancing the New Simberi Gold Project.

Lindian Resources has operationalised its Tipume Accommodation Camp at the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, enabling workforce expansion and accelerating construction towards first production in late 2026.

Novo Resources Corp. reported a net loss of CAD 22.4 million for 2025, slightly improving from the previous year, while securing a $5.9 million capital raise to support ongoing exploration and operations.

Alligator Energy has initiated uranium extraction at its Samphire Uranium Project, marking a key milestone as initial uranium concentrations are detected during the Field Recovery Trial.

S2 Resources has identified significant gold-arsenic and gold-antimony soil anomalies at its Silver Spoon project in Victoria, signalling promising exploration potential near major regional mines.

Legend Mining has expanded a significant geophysical anomaly at its Pyrophyllite Hill prospect, highlighting a promising new drill target within the Pinnacle Well Project in Western Australia.

Synlait confirms the imminent sale of its North Island assets to Abbott for NZ$307 million, aiming to reset its balance sheet amid a challenging half-year result. The company unveils a recovery roadmap focused on stabilising and scaling its core operations.

Synlait Milk Limited has reported a significant half-year loss driven by manufacturing setbacks and market pressures, alongside a strategic recovery roadmap focused on asset sales and operational overhaul.