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Elixir Energy has expanded its footprint in Queensland's Taroom Trough through a farmin deal with Santos, boosting its contingent gas resources by 68% and launching a $9 million equity raise to fund upcoming exploration activities.

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

Elixir Energy Limited's shares have been suspended from trading pending a significant announcement about expanding its Taroom Trough position, signaling potential strategic growth in its energy assets.

Matsa Resources has reported a standout high-grade gold intercept of 12.98g/t at its Fortitude North project, confirming a second lode structure and reinforcing its exploration model of multiple stacked mineralised lodes.

Resouro Strategic Metals Inc. posted a $5.28 million net loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, reflecting increased exploration and administrative expenses as it advances its Tiros Titanium and Rare Earth Elements Project. The company bolstered its balance sheet with a successful ASX dual listing and private placements but faces ongoing challenges to sustain operations.

Challenger Gold has reached a key milestone in its Hualilan project, finalising mine designs and schedules that increase mineral grades by 10%, while progressing toll milling readiness and operational flexibility.

ABx Group and Core Refining have mutually terminated their licence agreement as ABx pivots to a more cost-effective and sustainable method for producing aluminium fluoride, advancing the ALCORE project into its continuous pilot phase in Tasmania.

De.mem Limited has secured a strategic distribution agreement with Singapore’s Firmbase Pte Ltd to penetrate key Asian markets, including China, Indonesia, and Japan, marking its first commercial sale in China’s burgeoning home water filtration sector.

GTI Energy Ltd reports promising uranium leach test results from its Lo Herma project in Wyoming, demonstrating approximately 75% recovery rates consistent with regional ISR operations. These findings underpin the upcoming Scoping Study expected in H1 2025.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT has reported a strong turnaround with a statutory profit of $31 million for the half year ended December 31, 2024, reversing last year's loss. Despite a slight dip in operating earnings and distributions, the REIT maintains a stable financial position amid ongoing economic uncertainties.

Nexus Minerals has launched an 11,000-metre aircore drilling program at its Wallbrook Gold Project, targeting promising new and existing gold prospects with assay results expected by April 2025.

SGH Ltd reports a robust first half with 10% EBIT growth and a 30% dividend increase, underpinned by the full acquisition of Boral and strong operational execution across its industrial services portfolio.