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Hot Chili Limited has successfully raised A$14.1 million through a fully subscribed entitlement offer to advance its Costa Fuego copper-gold project in Chile, initiating a critical second phase of diamond drilling at the La Verde discovery.

Alligator Energy has commenced construction of its pivotal Samphire Field Recovery Trial, marking a significant shift from exploration to development. The company also bolstered its leadership team to support this growth phase and reported promising exploration results at its Big Lake Uranium Project.

Minerals 260 Limited has expanded its Bullabulling Gold Project drilling program to 110,000 meters following strong high-grade gold intercepts, with an updated resource estimate due in December 2025. Initial metallurgical tests show gold recoveries exceeding 95%, bolstering project economics as the pre-feasibility study advances.

Truscott Mining Corporation advances exploration at Westminster and Barkly Projects, confirming new mineralised zones and refining structural models to guide targeted drilling. The company is also progressing site preparations and exploring funding options to support phased development.

Metal Bank Limited has completed phase one drilling at the Whiteheads Gold Project and secured major shareholder support for its acquisition of Hastings Technology Metals' gold assets, marking a significant step toward gold production in Western Australia.

Greatland Resources delivered a robust start to FY26, reporting strong gold and copper production alongside significant cash flow and promising exploration results at Telfer.

Orion Minerals has taken a major step forward by signing a non-binding term sheet with Glencore for up to US$250 million in financing and offtake agreements, advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production.

Terramin Australia progresses key mining projects including Tala Hamza zinc drilling and Kapunda copper testing, while awaiting a crucial appeal hearing for its Bird in Hand gold project.

Ora Banda Mining Ltd reported a record September quarter with a 39% surge in gold production and a 37% rise in gold sales, underpinned by strong operational performance and exploration success.

Pilot Energy has secured crucial environmental approval to conduct a 3D seismic survey offshore Perth Basin, propelling its exploration and farmout ambitions forward while supporting carbon storage initiatives.

Aurelia Metals reports a robust September 2025 quarter, with production and costs aligning to plan and key projects advancing ahead of schedule. Significant growth in copper resources and reserves underpins a confident outlook for FY26 and beyond.

Yancoal Australia Ltd reported a sharp 61% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025 amid falling coal prices and supply chain disruptions, despite a 15% rise in production. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend and is advancing strategic acquisitions and sustainability initiatives.