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Vanadium Resources Limited has secured a binding two-year offtake agreement for vanadium-rich magnetite ore and raised A$1.2 million, advancing its near-term production plans at the Steelpoortdrift project.

West Wits Mining has secured a $50 million senior loan and updated its feasibility study, revealing significantly improved project economics for its Qala Shallows Gold Project. Mobilisation is underway, setting the stage for production ramp-up.

D3 Energy has achieved a significant milestone with maiden reserve certification for its South African ER315 permit, alongside a 32% boost in gas flow rates and strategic expansions into Australia and South Africa.

Kinetiko Energy has spudded its third gas production test well at Brakfontein and signed a non-binding term sheet with FFS Refiners to co-develop a pilot LNG plant, backed by a recent $2.2 million capital raise.

Black Rock Mining Limited has launched a prospectus offering over 108 million unquoted options to participants of a recent $5 million placement, aiming to support the development of its Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania.

Kinetiko Energy has begun drilling a key production test well in South Africa, advancing its transition from exploration to gas production with plans for a pilot LNG plant by late 2026.

D3 Energy has achieved a significant milestone with its maiden certified methane and helium reserves at ER315 in South Africa, enabling an early submission of its Production Right application. The reserves cover a small portion of the acreage but signal substantial upside potential.

The South African Competition Commission has approved ASPI Isotopes’ offer to acquire Renergen Limited, marking a key regulatory milestone in the ongoing takeover process.

West Wits Mining has released an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Qala Shallows project, revealing significant financial improvements and increased ore reserves. The study highlights a stronger gold price environment and refined mine plans that reduce capital requirements and accelerate payback.

Galileo Mining has kicked off a significant 5,000-metre aircore drilling campaign at its Norseman project, aiming to build on promising palladium and platinum results and grow its existing 1.27 million ounce palladium equivalent resource.

Theta Gold Mines Limited has provided a comprehensive update on its Transvaal Gold Mining Estates project, targeting first gold production by early 2027 with a robust feasibility study and secured cornerstone funding.

Vanadium Resources’ subsidiary has inked a binding two-year offtake deal with China Precious Asia for 100,000 tonnes per month of vanadium-rich ore, marking a pivotal step toward production and early cash flow generation.