Arc Minerals Limited (AIM:ARCM, OTC:ACMNF, FRA:DFYA) told investors it has mapped an 18-kilometre geological contact at its Virgo copper project in Botswana, expanding the prospective structure by 14 kilometres ahead of drilling scheduled to start in early August. The induced polarisation survey identified several high-priority chargeability and resistivity anomalies, alongside areas of structural complexity that may act as mineral trap sites.
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TNR Gold Corp (TSX-V:TNR, FRA:TNW, OTC:TRRXF) announced that Altius Minerals has increased its strategic stake in the company after acquiring an additional 7.435 million shares on the public market. According to a filing on SEDI dated July 21, Altius purchased the shares at C$0.23 each on July 17, bringing its total holding in TNR Gold to 30.935 million shares.
Harvest Minerals Ltd (AIM:HMI, OTC:HMIFF) shares soared, rising 45% to 0.33p, after it announced a deal to acquire eight Brazilian rare earth projects in a deal involving A$200,000 cash and 40 million new shares upfront, with further payments tied to exploration and development milestones. The AIM-listed company will buy Scanty Mineração Ltda from Australia-listed Union Star Metals, gaining 27 exploration tenements targeting ionic clay and hard-rock rare earth mineralisation.
Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM:TYM, OTC:TTIRF, FRA:TMU) told investors that early drilling results indicate that the higher-grade copper zone at its Mushima North project in Zambia continues across the northern section of Target A1. Preliminary pXRF analysis returned 45 metres at 0.41% copper and 0.28% zinc from 12 metres, including 6 metres grading 1.01% copper.
Kodal Minerals PLC (AIM:KOD), the West African lithium producer, has received an initial $13 million repayment from the operator of its Bougouni project in Mali, as strong spodumene prices continue to underpin the operation. The payment from mining company Les Mines de Lithium de Bougouni (LMLB) to Kodal Mining UK (KMUK) represents the first repayment of loans advanced to finance capital expenditure at the mine.
Aura Minerals receives a Buy rating, supported by a high-quality asset base, robust production growth, and strong execution. AUGO's diversified gold and copper portfolio, second-quartile AISC, and disciplined capital allocation underpin its competitive positioning and risk mitigation. Key catalysts include Era Dorada's development, Matupá FID, and copper portfolio expansion, with potential production growth from 500 koz to 800–1,000 koz.
Hudbay Minerals (HBM) offers compelling 70%+ copper production growth potential, with shares down nearly 30% on sector-wide risk-off sentiment rather than company-specific issues. HBM reported strong Q1 results, reaffirmed 2026 guidance, and now boasts a near-zero net debt/EBITDA ratio, positioning it well for upcoming growth investments. The Arizona Sonoran acquisition and Copper World project create a top-three North American copper district, targeting over 250,000 tonnes annual output by 2030 and 350,000+ longer term.
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Arc Minerals Limited (AIM:ARCM, OTC:ACMNF, FRA:DFYA), the Africa-focused copper explorer, is preparing to start drilling at its Virgo project in Botswana in August as its geophysical programme nears completion. The London-listed company said it is in advanced talks with drilling contractors and expects to make a selection in July.
Royal Road Minerals Ltd (TSX-V:RYR, OTC:RRDMF, FRA:RLU) said it has entered into an agreement to raise up to C$10 million through an offering of ordinary shares. The offering will see up to 50 million shares sold at C$0.20 apiece under a commercially reasonable efforts arrangement.
China's October 2025 expansion of rare earth export controls continues to ripple through equity markets eight months later.