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Eclipse Metals has completed over 700 metres of diamond drilling at its Grønnedal project in Greenland, confirming continuous rare earth mineralisation and reinforcing its substantial inferred resource estimate. Drilling has now progressed to the polymetallic Ivigtût prospect, broadening the company’s critical minerals footprint.

Dr Andrew Blattman, who has led IPH Limited through nearly a decade of transformative growth and international expansion, will retire as CEO in the second half of 2026. The Board has initiated a search for his successor to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

Santana Minerals has been granted a 30-year mining permit for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in Central Otago, surpassing earlier expectations of a 25-year term and providing long-term operational certainty.

Verbrec Limited has agreed to acquire Alliance Automation for $5.5 million, significantly expanding its automation and digital capabilities while adding over $60 million in annual revenue.

Santana Minerals has been granted a crucial 25-year mining permit for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand, paving the way for construction and gold production pending environmental approvals.

Melbana Energy’s latest drilling at Amistad-2 in Cuba reveals excellent reservoir quality but disappointingly no oil production, prompting a strategic pivot in exploration plans.

Petratherm Limited reports robust metallurgical results from its Rosewood Titanium Heavy Mineral Sands Project, highlighting high-quality heavy mineral concentrates and promising recoveries that reinforce the project’s potential.

Somerset Minerals has reported robust assay results from its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, confirming extensive high-grade copper mineralisation at Jura North with promising depth potential. The latest drilling reinforces the project's scale and resource upside.

Medibank is set to acquire Better Medical, a network of 61 GP clinics across four states, for approximately $159 million, enhancing its primary care footprint and preventive health initiatives.

Litchfield Minerals reports a significantly larger and more complex VT1 conductor at its Oonagalabi Project, with a high-resolution Ground EM survey planned to refine drilling targets. Surface assays reveal anomalous palladium and nickel, hinting at a fertile magmatic-hydrothermal system.

Golden State Mining has appointed Keith Middleton as Managing Director and CEO, bringing over two decades of mining sector expertise and a strategic vision for growth. His leadership comes with a significant share-based incentive, signaling a new chapter for the exploration company.

Nido Education updates its 2025 financial outlook and growth plans, highlighting sector challenges and upcoming government childcare subsidy reforms that could reshape demand.