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Iltani Resources has reported robust assay results from 11 recent drill holes at its Orient West project, confirming multiple high-grade silver-indium intersections and broad mineralised zones at open pittable depths.

NewPeak Metals has confirmed a significant polymetallic discovery at its Las Opeñas project in Argentina, with the first drill hole returning 663 metres at 0.41g/t gold equivalent including notable zinc and silver credits. The results position the company to advance towards a maiden resource declaration.

Cobre Limited has achieved a swift operational turnaround at its Sierra Atacama copper mine, generating positive operating cash flow within two months of assuming control. The company targets a significant production ramp-up supported by capital investments and ongoing optimisation.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has acknowledged a delayed disclosure of CEO Dr Andreas Schwer’s share rights and options, attributing it to an administrative oversight despite existing compliance protocols.

Krakatoa Resources (ASX: KTA) has raised $1.6 million through a placement to fund its 2026 drilling and development program at the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project. The capital will support efforts to convert a foreign resource estimate into a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate, alongside metallurgical and environmental studies.

Taruga Minerals has validated high-grade gold and copper mineralisation at its Gwamogwamo prospect in Papua New Guinea, with assays up to 6.9 g/t Au and 8.0% Cu, while identifying a new target 900m north of known trenches.

Sentinel Metals has locked in a $15 million institutional placement to fund its acquisition of the 1.01Moz Big Springs Gold Project in Nevada, positioning itself as a growing North American gold player.

Mandrake Resources has secured access to produce bulk lithium brine from a key Utah well, enabling critical technical evaluations that will underpin upcoming Scoping Studies and support development of its 3.3Mt lithium resource.

Barton Gold’s latest Phase 2 drilling at Tunkillia delivers broad, high-grade gold intersections in the southern Area 223 open pit, reinforcing the project’s strong economic potential ahead of a planned Pre-Feasibility Study completion in early 2027.

Patagonia Lithium has reached 38 metres in drilling Well 8 at its Cilon project in Argentina, with encouraging early core porosity and community approvals progressing.

Sunrise Energy Metals has won a key financial reprieve with acceptance into New South Wales’ Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme, supporting the development of its Syerston Scandium Project, a rare scalable source outside China critical for advanced technology supply chains.

ADX Energy’s Sicily Channel biogenic gas play gains validation from an independent technical review, reinforcing its prospective resource estimates and exploration strategy.

Southern Cross Gold's latest drilling at Sunday Creek reveals strong antimony dominance alongside gold, with standout intercepts reinforcing the project's critical mineral potential.

NobleOak Life has obtained in-principle ex gratia relief from Victorian insurance duty on premiums paid in early 2025, potentially reducing its previously provisioned $6.5 million liability.

Fluence Corporation has secured two seawater desalination contracts in Vietnam worth approximately US $3.7 million. The projects, set for completion by year-end 2026, will produce up to 7,500 cubic metres of potable water daily on Phu Quoc Island, addressing critical water scarcity.

Ausgold Limited is accelerating development at its Katanning Gold Project, with siteworks underway, modular accommodation nearing completion, and key engineering and power contracts signed to support a final investment decision by end-2026 and first gold production in mid-2028.

Elixir Energy's Lorelle-3H appraisal well in Queensland's Taroom Trough has begun flowing gas after a successful flowback phase, indicating promising potential for commercial gas-condensate production.

Australian Mines (ASX: AUZ) has expanded its exploration footprint at the Boa Vista Gold Project in Brazil, uncovering 14 additional prospective gold targets beyond its flagship VG1 prospect. Four priority targets are advancing toward drill readiness as the company aims to evolve Boa Vista into a district-scale opportunity.

Helia Group has renewed its exclusive Lenders Mortgage Insurance contract with ING Bank Australia for four years from July 2026, preserving a significant revenue stream representing about 20% of its FY25 premiums.

Venus Metals (ASX:VMC) is set to distribute 25 million Rox Resources shares to shareholders and signals a potential $35 million cash dividend following its Youanmi royalty sale.

Dalaroo Metals' 2026 exploration at Blue Lagoon in Greenland reveals multiple fertile granite phases and heavy mineral concentrations, advancing the rare earth system's geological model and underpinning future drilling plans.

Advance Metals delivers standout gold assays at Happy Valley and unveils a detailed 3D geological model, enhancing exploration precision across its Victorian gold projects.

Union Star Metals has locked in a binding option agreement with Lionex Metals Group for its Kalgoorlie Gold Project, potentially netting up to A$890,000. The deal aligns with Union Star’s strategy to streamline Australian assets and refocus on its Nevada gold and silver ventures.

Diablo Resources has secured final permits to start a maiden diamond drilling program at its high-grade North Star Prospect in Utah, targeting silver, antimony, and copper. The company also completed the second tranche of a $3.5 million placement to fund exploration and the Horn Silver acquisition.