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Iondrive Limited has independently confirmed strong rare earth recoveries from U.S. magnet waste and gained Oklahoma government support for its first commercial processing module, advancing its U.S. commercialisation strategy.

Anson Resources and JordProxa have successfully completed the first phase of non-thermal downstream processing test work, advancing the Green River Lithium Project closer to commercial production.

QMines Limited has locked in a $15 million strategic funding package with QIC to fully finance its Mt Chalmers Definitive Feasibility Study, while completing a substantial drilling campaign at Mount Mackenzie and launching a major 10,000m drill program at Mt Chalmers.

Silver Mines has unveiled a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Bowdens Silver Project, confirming a 26-year mine life and lifting ore reserves to 93.5 million ounces of silver with robust economics and strategic land acquisition.

Moonlight Resources has significantly extended the Leo Grande gold system at its Clermont Project, with Phase 2 drilling pushing mineralisation 200 metres southeast and 250 metres northwest. The company holds a solid A$6.1 million cash balance as it advances towards a maiden resource estimate.

Rumble Resources has upgraded its Western Queen gold resource by 17% to 433,600 ounces, secured a near five-year toll milling agreement, and progressed feasibility and permitting work, setting the stage for production in 2027.

Scalare Partners has completed its acquisition of Fishburners, significantly boosting its founder network to around 40,000 and strengthening its national footprint. The company reported steady customer receipts of $5.29 million and raised a $5 million convertible note facility to fund ongoing growth.

Emerald Resources NL sustained steady gold output at its Okvau Mine with 27.1Koz produced in June quarter while progressing the Dingo Range Gold Project towards production, supported by a robust cash position of A$481 million.

Riedel Resources has transformed into a multi-project gold explorer with the acquisition of controlling interests in the Cosmo and Mt Venn projects in Western Australia, complementing its Kingman asset in Arizona. The company is gearing up for maiden drilling and expanded exploration across its portfolio.

Strickland Metals has boosted its Rogozna Project mineral resources to 9.25 million ounces gold equivalent, driven by a 50% increase at the Gradina deposit and a maiden indicated resource at Shanac. Metallurgical tests confirm strong gold recoveries, while drilling delays at Shanac temper near-term exploration progress.

Gratifii closed FY26 with record cash receipts of $66.3 million, completed a $10 million capital raise, acquired Mosh Social Media, and launched its new Connect+ platform powered by Marketplacer.

Omega Oil & Gas has kicked off its most ambitious drilling program yet in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, starting with the Canyon-3 well as part of a fully funded 2026/27 appraisal campaign targeting significant unconventional oil and gas resources.

Pepper Money is set to become the servicer for a massive A$36 billion loan portfolio from HSBC Australia following its acquisition by a Blackstone-controlled entity, aligning with Pepper Money's strategy to expand its capital-light servicing business.

Vanadium Resources pivots to a co-production V-Iron Plant at Steelpoortdrift, securing a non-binding offtake with US Vanadium and appointing Rand Merchant Bank to drive project financing.

Waratah Minerals expanded its Spur Gold Project drilling with 12 rigs, confirming extensive high-grade gold zones and consolidating the district through strategic acquisitions. A $48 million capital raise underpins ongoing exploration.

Enlitic slashed its net operating cash outflow by 76% in Q2 FY26 and secured binding commitments for a A$15 million conditional placement alongside convertible note conversions, positioning the company with a pro forma cash balance of about A$18 million and a debt-free balance sheet.

Mont Royal Resources has released an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Ashram Rare Earths and Fluorspar Project, outlining robust economics and a 30-year mine life. High-grade fluorspar at the nearby Mallard Prospect adds strategic by-product potential as the company advances towards a Pre-Feasibility Study.

Kingston Resources faces a major operational setback with the Pearse South open pit failure, prompting a strategic pivot to underground resource expansion and a $12.9 million capital raise to fund a 25,000m drilling campaign.

Sparc Technologies has secured commercial traction for its graphene additive ecosparc® with major coatings players AkzoNobel and Petro Vietnam Paint, launched a new additive range for electrostatic coatings, and marked six months of continuous operation at its green hydrogen pilot plant.

Fortescue Metals Group delivered a record 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore shipments in FY26, maintaining cost control despite inflation and advancing its green energy projects. The company flagged a US$525 million impairment on Iron Bridge but remains focused on decarbonisation and growth.

Rapid Critical Metals has kicked off drilling at its Webbs Silver Project, expanded its NSW footprint with the Tooloom acquisition, and secured a key permit for gallium-germanium drilling in Canada, while metallurgical tests at Webbs and Consol show promising recoveries.

Jupiter Mines’ stake in the Tshipi manganese mine delivered a robust quarter with production and sales beating expectations, while EBITDA rose on firmer manganese prices despite a slight uptick in unit costs.

Cosmos Exploration has completed its merger with EAU Lithium, securing key partnerships and technology to progress lithium development in Bolivia. The company also committed to acquiring a German-built pilot plant to support its VULSORB® extraction technology.

Famien Resources has confirmed multiple high-grade gold intercepts across several prospects in Côte d’Ivoire, progressing its exploration with key drilling results and regional sampling programs.