Blencowe Resources has taken a step into high-value markets, with Orom-Cross graphite successfully tested in rocket propulsion systems in the United States. As real-world firing validates performance in extreme conditions, the project is now moving beyond traditional applications—opening the door to defence, aerospace, and specialty markets where premium pricing and strategic partnerships could significantly enhance long-term value

Switch Metals is accelerating exploration at its Issia Project following a high-grade lithium discovery, with multiple new targets now identified across the licence. As a maiden drill campaign approaches and tantalum resource work advances in parallel, the company is moving quickly to unlock the broader scale potential of this emerging lithium-tantalum system in Côte d’Ivoire.

Blencowe Resources continues to build momentum at its Orom-Cross graphite project, with new Beehive drilling delivering thick, high-grade near-surface intercepts and clear evidence of scale. As multiple +30 metre hits reinforce continuity and expansion potential, Beehive is emerging as a significant resource growth driver—set to further expand Blencowe's overall JORC resource as the company looks to close out Phase 1 funding.

Rome Resources is rapidly strengthening its position in one of the world’s most prospective tin regions. With increased ownership across key assets, fresh funding secured, and exploration momentum building, the company is positioning itself for significant growth. These latest moves not only enhance exposure to high-grade tin and copper potential but also reinforce Rome’s strategy of scaling efficiently while unlocking long-term value in the Bisie North district.

AIM listed Switch Metals is focused on the rare critical mineral known as Tantalum, with Lithium upside.  Tantalum is critical to a number of industries, particularly aerospace and defence.  Switch are operating in Côte d’Ivoire—an underexplored but increasingly attractive mining jurisdiction in West Africa and most importantly—an alternative supplier to that of Rwanda and the DRC where up to 70% of global supply originates from despite significant ESG and traceability risk.

Following delivery of its maiden resource estimate for its Orom Cross graphite project in Uganda, Blencowe has defined a 16.9Mt resource at its Iyan deposit lifting Blencowe's total current JORC resource to 43.0 Million Tonnes—an uplift of 66% with results at Beehive yet to come.  Blencowe is proving that Orom-Cross is a large and scaleable graphite project as it progresses finance discussions