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MinRex Resources (ASX:MRR) finalised its merger with Electrum Discovery Corp.

Axel REE (ASX:AXL) has selected the Woolrich deposit within its Caladão Project as the site for its inaugural in situ recovery field trial.

Azzurri Concrete Group has formalised a strategic partnership with PARKD (ASX:PKD).

Dundas Minerals (ASX:DUN) has been granted of Mining Lease M24/1004 for the Capricorn Gold Project.

Viva Energy (ASX:VEA) announced a shift in its accounting strategy following a targeted review by the ASIC.

BluGlass (ASX:BLG) completed an upsized $8 million placement, signalling a major milestone.

NT Minerals (ASX:NTM) entered into a binding term sheet to acquire 100% of Slipstream Paynes Find.

Lode Resources (ASX:LDR) launched an 18-hole maiden drilling programme at its Rock Abbey Antimony prospect.

Economist and CEO Nouriel Roubini says the planned US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is merely a "game of chicken" which Iran can outlast, and could allow Tehran to recover, keep oil prices higher and push global growth weaker. He speaks to Bloomberg's David Ingles at the Greenwich Economic Forum in Hong Kong.

Element 25 (ASX:E25) has completed a $18 million share placement for its flagship Butcherbird Manganese Project.

Lithium Plus Minerals (ASX:LPM) appointed veteran mining executive Andrew Haythorpe as its new CEO, effective April 13.

Silica sands developer Diatreme Resources (ASX:DRX) has announced the divestment of its Cape Flattery Silica Project.