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Tivan Limited has locked in $11.3 million in initial funding from ETFS Capital, marking a key step forward for the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia. This strategic partnership accelerates development towards a Final Investment Decision expected in 2026.

High-Tech Metals has signed a non-binding MoU with Wiluna Mining to assess toll treatment options for ore from its Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka projects, aiming to leverage existing processing infrastructure for capital-efficient development.

Nova Minerals’ 2025 drilling at the RPM North deposit in Alaska confirms significant eastern extensions and broad near-surface gold zones, underpinning potential resource upgrades ahead of a key Pre-Feasibility Study.

Meteoric Resources has received a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia for up to US$50 million to advance its Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil, complementing prior US financing interest and reinforcing Australia-Brazil supply chain ties.

Greatland Resources has reported a robust December quarter with gold and copper production rising alongside a significant cash increase, all while maintaining a debt-free balance sheet.

Aurum Resources has taken a major step forward at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire by lodging three mining licence applications covering over 570 square kilometres, setting the stage for a busy 2026 with extensive drilling and resource updates.

Askari Metals has wiped its debt slate clean and is gearing up for an ambitious exploration campaign at its flagship Nejo Gold & Copper Project in Ethiopia and the Uis Tin-Tantalum-Lithium Project in Namibia.

Solstice Minerals has ramped up its reverse circulation drilling program at the Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to significantly grow its existing resource amid encouraging geological signs and a buoyant copper market.

Bayan Mining has appointed Nathan Kong as its new CEO, bringing over 17 years of tier-one mining experience to lead its rare earth projects and strategic growth initiatives.

Capricorn Metals reports solid Q2 gold production at Karlawinda, maintaining momentum towards the upper end of its FY26 guidance while advancing major expansion projects.

Pure Resources advances its graphite-driven thermal management strategy, forging U.S. collaborations to tap into booming data centre and defence cooling sectors.

West African Resources has delivered a record 300,383 ounces of gold in 2025, hitting its production guidance for the fifth consecutive year, driven by strong performances at its Sanbrado and Kiaka mines in Burkina Faso.

Regis Resources has reported a record quarterly cash and bullion build of $255 million, lifting its total cash and bullion reserves to $930 million, alongside solid gold production in the December 2025 quarter.

Pacgold has initiated cyanide irrigation on 250,000 tonnes of ore at its White Dam Gold Project, setting the stage for imminent gold production and initial cash flow. This milestone marks a pivotal step in the company’s transition from explorer to producer.

Manuka Resources is gearing up to recommence gold and silver production in the Cobar Basin by mid-2026 while awaiting a pivotal regulatory decision on its large-scale iron sands project in New Zealand.