Gold & Silver Drilling Update (Australia): Impact Minerals says JV partner Kuniko has secured a rig for Phase 2 diamond drilling at the Commonwealth–Silica Hill gold-silver project in NSW, starting early July with six holes (~1,340m) to extend Silica Hill and Commonwealth Main Shaft/South. Zinc Resource Push (Zambia): Shuka Minerals reports a third drill hole at Kabwe Zinc Mine (No. 2 ore body) returning 29.58% zinc over 19m, and has started a fourth hole to test the extended orebody. Smelter Modernisation Funding (Australia): Australia will add A$105m to Nyrstar Australia’s South Australia and Tasmania smelter modernisation studies, on top of last year’s A$135m, as it targets critical minerals output. Mine Waste Recovery Pilot (Canada): Fulcrum Metals’ subsidiary signs a contract to run a standalone cyanide-free pilot plant in Ontario to process material from the Teck-Hughes project and assess additional mine waste. Critical Minerals Exploration (Canada): Critical Resources confirms 14 pegmatite targets at Mavis Lake lithium project after surface work at Corona, with assay results due in 3–4 weeks ahead of drilling. Policy & Community Pressure (Ghana): Ghana Chamber of Mines calls to eliminate the Growth and Sustainability Levy, arguing it should be phased out after a reduction to 1% in 2026. Environmental Opposition (India): Kaziranga Wildlife Society urges a full exemption of biodiversity-rich Dehing Patkai landscapes from mining and drilling after OIL exploration approval. Risk & Compliance (South Africa): Aon discusses how businesses are reassessing Sasria vs PTS cover amid ongoing political violence and unrest concerns. Insurance Fraud Warning (Global): Expert commentary highlights rising check fraud, including AI-assisted counterfeit payment scams, urging stronger controls. Coal Politics (Canada): Corb Lund’s anti-coal mining petition is set to be delivered to Elections Alberta after collecting the required signatures. Deep-Sea Mining Context (Global): Coverage reiterates the push to extract battery-metal nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone and the environmental stakes.