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Aurelia Metals has successfully extended high-grade mineralisation at its Federation Mine by approximately 70 metres and discovered a new polymetallic lens, the Harley Lens, signalling further growth potential in the Nymagee District.

XRF Scientific is set to broaden its industrial reach by acquiring Bruker’s Combustion Gas Analysis business for USD 4 million, adding a profitable product line and new market sectors.

Delta Lithium’s March quarter report highlights robust high-grade lithium drilling at Mt Ida, successful production of battery-grade lithium and rubidium carbonates, and ongoing exploration progress at Yinnetharra, supported by a strong $52 million cash position.

Litchfield Minerals has completed a 3,000m drilling campaign at Oonagalabi with assay results due in May, while surface sampling at Silver Valley reveals exceptional silver and lead grades, highlighting promising polymetallic mineralisation.

Pantoro Gold has struck a $20 million funding deal with Mega Resources to develop the high-grade Rama Open Pit in Western Australia, securing an exclusive option to extend mining underground through a profit-sharing agreement.

Pureprofile delivered a robust Q3 FY26 with 17% revenue growth and a 67% spike in EBITDA, driven by strong international demand and a doubling of platform revenue. The company reaffirmed its FY26 guidance amid ongoing macroeconomic caution.

Macro Mining Services has partnered with Austral Pacific to tap into gold tailings and stockpiles at the Paris Gold Mine, aiming to turn historical waste into revenue through a 50:50 profit share after expense recovery.

Prospect Resources has significantly boosted its Mumbezhi Copper Project resource base by 63%, lifted contained copper by 50%, and secured A$45 million in fresh capital to fund an aggressive drilling campaign starting May 2026.

Xpedra Resources has secured $3.2 million through a two-tranche placement to fund drilling and project acquisition across its high-grade gold assets in New South Wales, including Springfield and Neeld.

Temple & Webster is reshaping its leadership with co-founder Mark Coulter stepping down as CEO to become Executive Chair, while former executive Susie Sugden returns to helm the company from July 2026.

Star Minerals has secured final approvals and commenced site mobilisation at its Tumblegum South Gold Project, bolstered by strong drilling results and a $2.75 million sale of non-core assets to Catalyst Metals.

Ore Resources has confirmed a 60-metre extension of gold mineralisation at its Forrest prospect, part of the Miriam Gold Project, underpinning a multi-lode system open in multiple directions. Diamond drilling assays are due in early May, promising further clarity on deeper targets.

Scentre Group has initiated a tender offer to buy back its US$1.312 billion Non-Call 2030 Subordinated Notes, aiming to reshape its capital structure by using existing senior bank facilities for financing.

Adisyn Ltd has landed a A$14 million placement led by heavyweight institutional investors following two major graphene technology milestones in semiconductors and stealth drone materials.

Fenix Resources shipped 974,000 tonnes of iron ore in March quarter at a low A$70/wmt cash cost despite cyclone disruptions and diesel supply constraints, boosting cash to A$86.3 million and advancing key projects.

Core Lithium has greenlit the restart of its Finniss Lithium Project with a fully funded A$290 million package, initiating mining activities and targeting spodumene concentrate production by September 2026.

Locksley Resources has kicked off maiden diamond drilling at its Desert Antimony Mine and El Campo Rare Earth Element Prospect, alongside producing 99.5% purity antimony trioxide, reinforcing its push for a US domestic critical minerals supply chain.

Iron Road Ltd faces headwinds in securing partners for its Central Eyre Iron Project amid market and energy volatility, delays drilling at Mulgathing due to flooding, but reports promising heavy mineral sands results and evolving land option dynamics at Cape Hardy.

Siren Gold continues its push to upgrade the Sams Creek gold resource with ongoing drilling and a mining permit application nearing decision. Meanwhile, exploration at Queen Charlotte reveals extensive high-grade gold and antimony mineralisation, underpinning the company’s strategic growth in New Zealand’s critical minerals sector.

Emerald Resources NL posted a record March quarter pre-tax operating cash flow of A$143 million from its Okvau Gold Mine, maintaining full-year gold production guidance while progressing development and exploration at its Dingo Range and Memot projects.

Ampol has increased its divestment offer to the ACCC by four additional sites, raising the total to 41 as it pushes to satisfy competition concerns in its EG Australia acquisition. The move aims to secure regulatory clearance ahead of a mid-2026 transaction close.

NoviqTech’s Coralia has teamed with Swinburne University to explore biochar’s role in reducing embodied carbon in concrete, targeting the booming data centre construction sector.

Nelson Resources has initiated rehabilitation at the Orleans Mine within its Gold Point Project, setting the stage for a maiden underground drilling campaign in Q3 2026 aimed at unlocking high-grade gold-silver veins.

Mirvac Group reported robust operational results in 3Q26, driven by a 28% jump in residential sales, high occupancy across its investment portfolio, and a successful $630 million capital raise for its wholesale office fund. The company reaffirmed its FY26 guidance amid cautious risk management.