Australia Mining

Enova Mining (ASX:ENV) has secured an exclusive option to acquire a 100% interest in the Caraúbas Monazite Project.

Minrex Resources (ASX:MRR) has commenced greenfield drilling at the Western Expansion target of its Tlamino Project.

First Au (ASX:FAU) signed a binding agreement to acquire Javelin Minerals (ASX:JAV) through an all-scrip takeover offer.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) completed a gold smelt resulting in a total doré weight of 501oz (15.58kg) at its Blackjack operations.

Silver Mines (ASX:SVL) has received an updated assessment from the New South Wales for its Bowdens Silver Project.

Patagonia Lithium (ASX:PL3) has commenced drilling well JAM 26-09 at its Formentera Lithium Project to complete its exploration sequence.

Orezone Gold (ASX:ORE) has announced an updated life-of-mine plan for the Casa Berardi gold mine.

Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) secured approval from the Western Australian Supreme Court to proceed with its proposed $1.16 billion takeover of European Lithium (ASX:EUR).

Volt Resources (ASX:VRC) received a US$5.4 million non-dilutive funding award from the US Department of War.

The Combined BHP Ports Unions will apply for an intractable bargaining declaration to take BHP (ASX:BHP) to arbitration.

Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) received regulatory environmental approvals to relocate pilot plant infrastructure and commence advanced drilling at its Rio Grande Sur Lithium Project.

Iron Bear Resources (ASX:IBR) has secured a US$1.3 million cash injection from global mining group Vale to advance development work at its Canadian iron ore project.