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EQ Resources Limited showcased its strategic position as a leading tungsten producer with strong growth ambitions amid a tightening global supply deficit. The company’s dual operations in Australia and Spain underpin its role in securing ethical tungsten supply chains for Western markets.

Aquirian Limited has bolstered its growth trajectory with a $20 million Mt Ida contract and significant advancements in its patented Collar Keeper® system, alongside commissioning its Wubin facility.

The Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in Humm Group's handling of Credit Corp's takeover proposal, citing misleading disclosures and insider share acquisitions that cloud market fairness.

Core Lithium has taken the final investment decision to restart its Finniss Lithium Project, backed by a $307 million diversified funding package and strategic partnerships. The project targets a 20-year mine life with low operating costs and significant growth potential.

Lodestar Minerals has verified xenotime as the dominant heavy rare earth mineral at its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona, highlighting critical elements essential for US defence and clean energy. The discovery positions the project as a strategic domestic source of scarce heavy rare earths.

Broken Hill Mines reveals a large, continuous zone of exceptionally high-grade silver-lead-zinc mineralisation at its Pinnacles Mine, with grades soaring up to 1,556g/t AgEq. The discovery bolsters plans for accelerated underground development alongside near-term open pit operations.

Kaiser Reef Limited has renewed Managing Director Brad Valiukas’ contract, reinforcing leadership continuity as the company targets strong production at Henty and growth at Maldon.

Turaco Gold has expanded its Afema Project mineral resource to 4.65 million ounces of gold, marking a significant increase ahead of its Preliminary Feasibility Study due in Q2 2026. This growth is underpinned by successful drilling campaigns and the maiden resource declaration for the Herman Deposit.

Woodside Energy has appointed Elizabeth Westcott as its new CEO and Managing Director, confirming leadership continuity amid key growth projects. Westcott’s extensive industry experience and performance-linked incentives underscore Woodside’s focus on sustainable value creation.

Sovereign Metals has significantly upgraded its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project resource, increasing measured and indicated rutile by 32% ahead of its definitive feasibility study. This cements Kasiya as the world’s largest natural rutile deposit, reinforcing its strategic importance in critical mineral supply chains.