Mining & Resources
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Barton Gold Extends Near-Surface Mineralisation at Challenger Project
Barton Gold extends near-surface mineralisation at Challenger, flagging Challenger 3 as a potential satellite open pit and a maiden JORC resource ahead of DFS.
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Broken Hill Mines Restarts Mining at Pinnacles to Support Rasp Plant Ramp-Up
Broken Hill Mines restarts Pinnacles mine to feed the Rasp plant 15km away; first ore due June quarter, marking second high-grade feed in 12 months.

Is Indium the Next Critical Mineral to Watch in the Small Caps Space?
Indium surges as supply tightness and China export curbs boost demand in AI photonics, ITO and solar; a must-watch for small-cap investors.

Koonenberry Gold Acquires High-Grade Gundagai Gold-Copper Project in NSW
Koonenberry Gold to acquire Gundagai Gold-Copper Project in NSW, expanding Lachlan Fold Belt footprint by 485km2; high-grade gold/copper assays; MD transition.

Leeuwin Metals Starts High-Impact Resource Extension Drilling at Marda Gold Project
Leeuwin Metals launches 5,000m RC drilling at WA's Marda to extend maiden resource, targeting high-grade trends and discoveries amid DHEM-led targets.

Northern Minerals Says Share Register Orders Support Browns Range Funding Pathway
Northern Minerals faces 17.6% share divestment under federal orders as Browns Range funding advances; six foreign holders affected, deadline 2 July 2026.

Barton Gold Targets High-Grade Silver Extensions in Follow-Up Drilling at Tolmer Discovery
Barton Gold kicks off 4,000m RC Tolmer drill, chasing high-grade silver extensions and strike, with metallurgical work hinting at low-cost, high-margin output.

Ballymore Resources Launches Gravity Surveys to Refine Targets at Ruddygore Project
Ballymore Resources launches high-res gravity surveys across 32km Ruddygore corridor to sharpen drill targets for silver-lead-zinc, with $383k govt funding.

PolarX Confirms Potential for Major Copper-Gold System at Alaska Range Project
PolarX flags district copper-gold potential at Alaska Range as 3D mag reveals a 3.5km anomaly; high-grade assays include 27.3%Cu and 1.20 g/t Au.

Verity Resources Targeting More Ounces with New Drilling at Monument Gold Project
Verity Resources launches 56-hole AC drill program at Monument, targeting 9km BIF corridor to grow ounces beyond 138,000oz resource.

Red Mountain Gains Regulator Approval for New Drilling Campaign at Oaky Creek
Red Mountain Mining gains regulator approval for 32-hole RC drilling at Oaky Creek to test antimony-gold targets mid-year.

Resolution Minerals Begins Golden Gate Drilling as Gold Metallurgy Returns High Recoveries
Resolution Minerals kicks off 2026 Golden Gate drill program (up to 13,700m across 45 holes) as oxide gold recoveries reach 94-95% in tests (ASX:RML).