May 29, 2026

Western Ridge Resources, an ASX-listed critical minerals explorer, has significantly increased its landholding around the Keystone project in Nevada by 4,960 acres through the staking of 248 additional lode claims. This expansion, which includes multiple historic mining workings, presents new opportunities for exploration and potential development, contributing to the growth of American mining and critical minerals supply chains.

ASX-listed critical minerals explorer Lodestar Minerals has successfully raised $4.4 million through a placement, bolstering its exploration efforts in Chile, the US, and Western Australia. This capital injection will support the company’s exploration activities, potentially benefiting American industry and supply chains in the long run.