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Iluka Resources has locked in a long-term supply deal with VHM Limited for rare earth concentrate from the Goschen project, underpinning its Eneabba refinery feedstock with a $40 million convertible note commitment to aid project development.

Kaoko Metals has unveiled a new copper discovery at its Chalkos Project in Namibia, significantly enlarging the mineralised surface area between existing prospects and setting the stage for imminent drilling.

Pan African Resources has completed the issuance of over 102 million new shares to Emmerson shareholders, marking the formal close of its acquisition via a scheme of arrangement.

Krakatoa Resources has launched its second underground drilling season at the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project, aiming to convert a foreign resource estimate into a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate while pushing early mine development.

Piche Resources has identified extensive high-grade rare earth mineralisation enriched in critical magnet rare earth elements across a 30 km strike at its Ashburton Project, alongside significant uranium prospects.

SRJ Technologies has started delivering services under two major Middle East contracts, marking the transition from agreements to revenue-generating operations with AD Ports Group’s Divetech and Dubai Petroleum.

Galilee Energy has begun drilling its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, aiming to unlock a significant conventional gas-condensate resource as part of its US Gulf Coast expansion.

Altech Batteries has gained a three-month extension to secure full financial close on its €46.7 million German government grant, supporting its innovative CERENERGY® Sodium Chloride Solid State battery project in Saxony.

Northern Star Resources has met its revised FY26 gold sales guidance with a strong June quarter performance and remains on track with the KCGM mill expansion. The company also announced the appointment of Suresh Vadnagra as its next CEO, effective October 2026.

Diablo Resources has cleared a major hurdle with shareholder approval to acquire an 80% stake in the Horn Silver Project, a historically rich silver and gold mining district in Utah. The acquisition unlocks a suite of exploration opportunities with a maiden drill program set for later this year.

Alcoa Corporation has agreed to acquire South32’s bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets for $4.1 billion upfront plus up to $750 million contingent, significantly boosting its upstream aluminum operations and supply chain resilience.

Great Western Exploration has kicked off a reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Juggernaut copper-gold project in Western Australia's Yerrida Basin, testing six volcanic-hosted massive sulphide targets with strong parallels to the nearby DeGrussa deposit.

Metal Hawk has secured two contested exploration licences at its Mt Percy Gold Project, boosting its presence along the Keith-Kilkenny Shear Zone and expanding its northeast Goldfields portfolio.