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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.

OZZ Resources reported steady progress across its Western Australian gold projects in the June 2025 quarter, highlighted by a promising mining scoping study at Maguires Reward and ongoing exploration activities. The company maintains a cautious cash position while seeking partners to advance development.

VRX Silica Limited has successfully concluded the environmental appeal process for its Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, with the WA Minister for Environment confirming the adequacy of the EPA assessment. The company is now advancing financing discussions and offtake agreements as it awaits formal project approval.

Orbminco Limited has acquired the Majestic North Gold Project in Western Australia for $3.4 million plus royalties, unlocking near-term mining potential and significant exploration upside. Drilling programs are already in progress to validate and expand the resource.

Trek Metals has accelerated its exploration at the Christmas Creek Project with expanded drilling revealing promising high-grade gold mineralisation and a newly discovered gold nugget field. Backed by a $3.5 million capital raise and government co-funding, the company is poised for further breakthroughs.

International Graphite Limited has partnered with Arctic Graphite AS to establish a new expandable graphite facility in Germany, aiming to bolster European supply with an initial 3,000 tonnes per year capacity. Backed by a potential $10 million funding commitment, this venture marks a strategic push into critical mineral processing amid rising demand.

Comet Resources has sold a significant stake in International Graphite, using part of the proceeds to clear its debt, triggering a board resignation and signaling a shift in shareholder dynamics.

Anax Metals has raised $3.3 million through convertible notes to push forward its Whim Creek copper-zinc project in Western Australia, while resolving a recent arbitration with its cornerstone investor Mineral Development Partners.

Kula Gold has reported its first JORC-compliant inferred resource estimate for the Mt Palmer Gold Mine tailings, revealing nearly 2,000 ounces of gold with promising recovery rates. The resource’s proximity to existing processing infrastructure could accelerate monetisation options.

Viking Mines reports significant gold discoveries at its Riverina East Project, including a new large gold anomaly and high-grade drill intercepts, alongside a promising underground mining study at First Hit.

Grange Resources reported a robust quarter with increased iron ore production and pellet sales at Savage River, maintaining excellent safety standards and managing costs below budget despite accelerated waste stripping. Progress on financing the North Pit Underground project and strategic moves on the Southdown Magnetite Project highlight growth ambitions.

eMetals Limited has completed initial soil sampling at its Busia Gold Project in Uganda, revealing a significant 300-meter-wide gold-in-soil anomaly. The company continues to advance exploration efforts across its Ugandan assets while negotiating land access for further work.