A new chapter in the production of high purity alumina (HPA) is unfolding in South Australia, with Andromeda Metals Limited (ASX: ADN) achieving a significant milestone. The company has successfully produced ultra-high purity 4N HPA using a novel, cost-effective, and low-carbon process. This breakthrough positions Andromeda at the forefront of the global HPA market. 

Ausgold Limited (ASX: AUC) has unveiled a set of exceptional drill results that underscore the growing promise of the Katanning Gold Project (KGP) in Western Australia (Figure 1). The latest Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling campaign—part of a broader 19,000m program—has returned standout high-grade gold intercepts from the Southern Zone and strong geological confirmations at the Grasmere prospect. 

A notable announcement by E79 Gold Mines Limited (ASX: E79) securing 100% ownership of the Mountain Home Copper-Gold-Bismuth Project in the Northern Territory. The move, announced on 22 April 2025 (E79 Gold Acquires 100% of the Mountain Home Project), indicates that there may be some activity happening on this project soon.

This is a great start for WOA as this is a crucial phase in its global growth strategy. In entering into an exclusive distribution and offtake agreement with Univar Solutions China, a branch of the world's second-largest distributor of chemicals and ingredients, this gives WOA a direct route into a massive market.

The conversion of Kaiser Reef Limited (ASX:KAU) into a gold producer through one transaction in a top-tier market is highly commendable. This action suggests that the management might have completed the best deal I've witnessed in my thirty years in this field. To add to the commendation, this deal was done at a rising bullish sentiment for gold.

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The Ausgold Katanning Gold Project is looking like the next gold mine. All it needs to dnow is tick boxes and the rising gold price awaits.

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