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Stelar Metals has cleared all statutory hurdles and locked in an experienced driller to launch its maiden 3,500m RC drilling campaign at the Hill of Leaders Tungsten Project within weeks, targeting exceptionally high-grade tungsten mineralisation.

Midas Minerals has pushed the boundaries of its Spaatzu Prospect at Otavi, Namibia, with consistent high-grade copper and silver intercepts now confirmed along a 1.2km strike. The discovery enhances the project’s resource potential ahead of planned updates in early 2027.

Astral Resources has uncovered significant deep gold mineralisation beyond the current resource at its Mandilla Project, with broad high-grade zones in newly completed diamond drill holes. The expanded drilling program highlights Theia’s growth potential and sets the stage for upcoming feasibility and exploration activities.

Kaiser Reef has quantified a 77,000-tonne tailings stockpile at its A1 Gold Mine in Victoria, containing an inferred 3,100 ounces of gold at 1.25g/t grade. Plans are underway to reclaim and process this higher-grade material alongside existing operations at Maldon.

Andromeda Metals is targeting $3 million through a Share Purchase Plan to fund the next phase of its High Purity Alumina project, including pilot plant optimisation and a Pre-feasibility Study.

ABx Group secures environmental approvals consultancy for Sunrise Bauxite Project as Good Importing International invests A$2.7 million for a 70% stake. GII's option on NSW assets expires, leaving ABx with full control.

Radiopharm Theranostics is gearing up for a pivotal Phase 3 trial of its brain metastases imaging agent RAD101, following strong Phase 2b results and an upcoming FDA meeting to finalise trial design.

Recharge Metals has locked in a heritage survey and lodged a mining lease application over its Prospero Deposit, setting the stage for a maiden 30,000m drilling campaign at Sunset Well in WA’s Eastern Goldfields.

D3 Energy has overcome a brief weather-induced pause at its Nooitgedacht helium project in South Africa, with drilling operations set to restart and production testing planned shortly.

Mount Hope Mining has raised $1.82 million in a strategic placement led by Ronin Metals, a fund managed by ex-Spartan Resources executives, aiming to accelerate exploration at its Mt Hope Project.

Waratah Minerals has unveiled robust shallow high-grade gold results from its Spur Project in NSW, confirming a continuous 6km mineralised corridor and setting the stage for diamond drilling in late 2026.

Develop Global has locked in GR Engineering to build its Yitirrti processing plant in the Pilbara, advancing a project on track for mid-2028 production and backed by a US$400 million Trafigura financing deal.

Forrestania Resources has awarded a significant A$27 million contract to MEGA Resources for the initial open pit mining phase at its Tycho Gold Project, marking a pivotal move from development to production.

Image Resources NL’s CEO Patrick Mutz will resign at the end of August 2026, with Chair Winston Lee stepping in as Executive Chair during the leadership transition. The company continues to operate its Atlas project while exploring innovative synthetic rutile processing.

Iress Limited’s half year net profit after tax surged 85% to $32 million, driven by sharp cost cuts and margin expansion, even as total revenue fell nearly 17% following recent divestments.

New Hope Group exceeded its FY26 coal production and sales guidance, driven by strong performances at Bengalla and New Acland mines, alongside a notable price uplift amid global supply tightness.

Amcor’s FY2026 results reflect the full impact of its 2025 Berry Global acquisition, with net sales soaring 57% to $23.5 billion and net income more than doubling to $1.1 billion. The company also announced a fiscal year-end change and a raised dividend.

Locksley Resources has ceased active exploration at its US critical minerals projects following a technical review and a sharp drop in antimony prices, opting to maintain claims on a low-cost basis while reassessing its hydrometallurgical technology partnership.

FFI Holdings grew revenue by 7.4% to $62.76 million in FY2026, yet net profit after tax fell sharply by 51.5% to $3.23 million, reflecting the absence of last year’s $5.19 million property revaluation gain and a 26% drop in rental income due to lease changes.

Meeka Metals has finalised its purchase of three gold deposits near Mt Holland, Western Australia, setting the stage for a resource update and extensive drilling to unlock further value.

Zicom Group anticipates a significant fall in revenue and profits for FY2026, citing completion of major EPC contracts and geopolitical headwinds, but sees improving prospects with renewed political stability and fresh tenders.

The Calmer Co. has locked in an exclusive global distribution agreement for its kava extract ingredients, underpinning a potential A$25 million revenue stream over three years across key markets including the US and ASEAN.

Dimerix has secured full sponsorship of the US Investigational New Drug application for its Phase 2-ready kidney drug DMX-652, setting the stage for a clinical trial targeting acute kidney injury in late 2026.

Doctor Care Anywhere delivered a 27% rise in EBITDA and doubled free cash flow in H1 2026, driven by operational efficiencies and a strategic entry into the UK weight management market via acquisition.