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Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) has launched a strategic $40 million private placement to institutional and professional investors.

Shares in Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) fell 8.59% to $13.57 on Feb. 2 following an announcement by Tempest Minerals (ASX:TEM) that the completion of the Yalgoo Project sale has been extended to Feb. 14.

Capstone Copper (ASX:CSC) has resumed operations at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, following a forced shutdown caused by restricted access to its critical desalination plant.

Lodestar Minerals (ASX:LSR) has entered the Chilean mining sector, securing an option agreement to acquire the Los Loros Copper-Molybdenum-Gold Project.

FireFly Metals (ASX:FFM) announced a strategic divestment of its Ontario gold assets to Bellavista Resources (ASX:BVR) in a deal valued at up to $86.1 million.

Nex Metals Explorations (ASX:NME) has entered into an agreement with Arika Resources (ASX:ARI) to divest its 20% interest in the Yundamindra and Kookynie Gold Projects.

Pinnacle Minerals (ASX:PIM) announced the amicable termination of its planned acquisition of eight critical mineral, gold, and silver projects in Idaho.

Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) announced a $180 million capital raising to aggressively fast-track its gold production profile in Western Australia.

New Frontier Minerals (ASX:NFM) has reached a defining operational milestone, completing Stage 1 earn-in requirements to secure a controlling 85% interest in the EL32513 tenement.

Forrestania Resources (ASX:FRS) has bolstered its Western Australian gold portfolio, announcing the acquisition of a 100% interest in the Mt Palmer Project.

Apollo Minerals (ASX:AON) has secured $6.5 million in capital commitments to accelerate the development of its newly reinstated Couflens High Grade Tungsten Gold Project.

Ioneer (ASX:INR) has raised US$50 million via an institutional placement to accelerate the development of its 100% owned Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada.