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Forrestania Resources has signed a binding agreement to acquire the Lake Johnston Project, including a 1.5Mtpa processing plant, supported by a $34 million capital raise. This acquisition marks a pivotal step towards near-term gold production and a strategic shift from exploration to development.

TG Metals Limited has reported promising drilling results from its Van Uden Gold Project, highlighting multiple significant gold intercepts that support resource expansion and improved geological understanding.

McLaren Minerals has announced a substantial upgrade to its McLaren Project resource, increasing total mineral resources by approximately 85% and confirming its status as a tier-one titanium deposit.

Astral Resources confirms robust high-grade gold zones at Theia Deposit and discovers a promising new target west of Theia, advancing its Mandilla Gold Project development.

Power Minerals has partnered with Australian tech firm Gega Elements to develop a gallium extraction process from its Santa Anna Project in Brazil, aiming to establish a vertically integrated supply chain amid rising global demand and supply risks.

Plenti Group Limited reported a robust half-year performance for 1H26, with a 24% increase in its loan portfolio and a 147% surge in Cash Profit Before Tax, underscoring its growing market presence and operational efficiency.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a striking 147% increase in cash profit before tax for the first half of FY26, driven by record loan originations and robust credit performance. The fintech lender’s loan portfolio surged 24%, positioning it on track for a $3 billion milestone by March 2026.

Nexus Minerals reports robust one-metre assay results from Clement and Godfrey prospects, confirming significant gold mineralisation at Wallbrook. The Crusader-Templar Mine Development and Closure Plan has secured regulatory approval, paving the way for operational progress.

Riversgold Limited has commenced its second drilling phase at the Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, aiming to extend gold mineralisation ahead of planned mining in 2026. Results from the initial phase are expected soon, potentially shaping the project's next steps.

Ballard Mining reports strong progress on its Phase 1 infill drilling at the Baldock gold deposit, confirming high-grade gold intersections and advancing towards a maiden Ore Reserve by mid-2026.

WestStar Industrial’s subsidiary Alltype Engineering has landed approximately $40 million in contracts spanning gas, water, and petrochemical sectors, including a major gas facility in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin.

Dalaroo Metals has appointed seasoned mining executive John Morgan as CEO, signaling a strategic push to advance its exploration projects across multiple continents. His performance-linked incentives align leadership rewards with shareholder value creation.