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Patriot Resources (ASX:PAT) announced the acquisition of a 100% interest in the Tassa Silver-Gold Project, located in southern Peru.

Noronex (ASX:NRX) commenced an extensive ground gravity survey at its Cgae Cgae Copper-Silver Project in Botswana.

Minbos Resources (ASX:MNB) signed a US$16 million debt facility agreement with the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa.

Findi (ASX:FND) has received binding commitments for a $25 million institutional placement to sophisticated and institutional investors.

Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) announced a strategic partnership with CenterLine (Windsor) to develop advanced metal powder materials.

Australian and NZ dollars saw sharp volatility early March 2, plunging on Middle East conflict fears before recovering most losses as markets stabilised.

Megado Minerals (ASX:MEG) secured a five-year option to acquire the expansive 576km2 Alpartir Silver-Copper-Antimony Project.

Resolution Minerals (ASX:RML) has completed its acquisition of the Johnson Creek Tungsten & Antimony Mill.

Avecho Biotechnology (ASX:AVE) completed patient recruitment for Phase 3 insomnia trial interim analysis.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has advised the 115,000 Australians currently in the Middle East that commercial airlines remain the fastest route out of the region.