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MC Mining reports zero lost time injuries and steady progress on its flagship Makhado Project, while Uitkomst Colliery implements a turnaround plan that boosts sales despite production challenges.

Botala Energy has successfully brought new wells online at its Serowe Coal Bed Methane project, significantly boosting reservoir pressure and advancing its LNG development plans. The company also completed Phase 1 of its Bankable Feasibility Study and raised A$1.25 million to fund ongoing exploration and engineering.

Theta Gold Mines secures a pivotal US$35 million loan facility and board approval to mine, marking significant progress in the development of its TGME Gold Mine Project in South Africa.

Mineral Commodities Ltd faces ongoing delays in the sale of its Skaland Graphite asset amid partial payments and defaults, while advancing negotiations to fully acquire the Munglinup Graphite Project. Operational challenges and financial pressures underscore a pivotal phase for the company’s battery minerals strategy.

Jupiter Mines reports record FY2025 manganese sales and production at Tshipi mine, while Q4 earnings dip due to lower prices and higher costs. Exxaro’s planned majority acquisition signals a new chapter for the asset.

Southern Palladium has secured Environmental Authorisation for its Bengwenyama PGM project, completed an optimised Pre-Feasibility Study showing robust economics, and raised A$8 million to fund next-stage development.

Black Rock Mining advances its Mahenge Graphite Project with key power infrastructure agreements, a $25 million funding increase, and benefits from new US tariffs on Chinese graphite imports.

Orion Minerals reported significant cash outflows in its June 2025 quarter, with liquidity stretched and financing facilities nearly maxed out. The company is pursuing a $5.8 million capital raising to support ongoing operations following recent feasibility study completions.

Orion Minerals is advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production, targeting first concentrate by Christmas 2026, supported by a recent $5.8 million capital raise and ongoing project optimisation.

Terra Metals has raised $4 million from strategic investors to fund further exploration at its Dante Project, where recent drilling confirms high-grade mineralisation and supports a forthcoming maiden resource estimate.

White Energy Company Limited reported promising exploration results across multiple Australian projects targeting critical minerals, alongside progress in commercialising its innovative coal briquetting technology in South Africa.

D3 Energy has reported a significant 39% increase in gas flow rates at its RBD10 well in South Africa following a re-test, highlighting strong reservoir recharge and connectivity.