Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL) shares are charging higher today.

Shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) gold stock closed yesterday trading for $6.45. In morning trade on Friday, shares are swapping hands for $6.58 apiece, up 3.2%.

For some context, the ASX 200 is up 0.1% at this same time.

This outperformance follows the release of Regis’ mid-year exploration update.

Here’s what’s grabbing investor interest.

Regis Resources shares lift on growth outlook

Year to date, the ASX 200 gold miner said it continued advancing priority underground and open pit targets. Regis reported this has improved its geological confidence across key growth areas as it assesses longer-term opportunities at its Duketon, McPhillamys, and Tropicana gold mines.

Regis Resources shares could get longer-term support from Duketon, with the miner declaring the initial open pit Mineral Resource declared for Beamish South. That came out at 7 million tonnes at 1.1 grams of gold per tonne for 270,000 ounces.

Also at Duketon, the miner said recent drilling at Garden Well and Rosemont Stage 3 have confirmed strong mineralisation. And ongoing drilling at Ben Hur supports the view of a potential underground mining opportunity.

At Kings Plains, situated close to the McPhillamys project, recent drilling results were said to support the potential for an open pit resource.

Regis Resources added that diamond drilling within its Tropicana Underground project continued to increase its confidence in the known mineralisation.

What did management say?

Commenting on the results helping boost Regis Resources shares today, CEO Jim Beyer said, “Regis holds a significant pipeline of opportunities, with almost 100 exploration prospects and projects at varying stages of maturity the subject of prioritised evaluation and testing across our portfolio.”

Beyer added:

At Duketon, we are encouraged by the initial Mineral Resource Estimate declared at Beamish South, and drilling will continue as we work to grow that Resource and assess its potential to support a future Ore Reserve. Ongoing drilling at Garden Well, Rosemont and Ben Hur continues to demonstrate the opportunity within the Duketon portfolio and we remain confident in our long-term underground growth pipeline.

At Tropicana, drilling across Boston Shaker, Tropicana Underground, Havana South and the Swizzler area has returned encouraging results, further reinforcing our view of Tropicana as an asset with meaningful exploration upside.

These results, including the initial Kings Plain depth extension testing, continue to validate our exploration strategy and reinforce our belief in the quality and scale of Regis’ asset base.

Looking to what could impact Regis Resources shares in the months ahead, Beyer concluded, “We see meaningful potential to grow our resource base and continue to extend mine life across the business.”

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A small-cap ASX miner is turning heads on Friday after releasing an update that has gone down well with the market.

At the time of writing, the Ioneer Ltd (ASX: INR) share price is up 7.14% to 15 cents.

Despite the gain, it has been a rollercoaster ride for shareholders. The stock is still down around 19% in 2026, but it has jumped 54% over the past 12 months.

The latest release seems to have hit the right note, with critical minerals still a major focus in the US.

Here’s what Ioneer announced.

Ioneer lands US Army-linked award

In a statement to the ASX, Ioneer said it received a conditional US Army award for land at Utah’s Toole Army Depot.

The company said the long-term lease would support the development of a critical mineral processing facility.

Fortunately, Ioneer was one of four companies selected, alongside Empire State Mines, EnergyX and REalloys.

The US Army is looking to use parts of its land to help build more domestic processing capacity for critical minerals. These include lithium, boron, graphite and rare earths, which are used across defence, energy and advanced manufacturing supply chains.

Ioneer said the award is tied to its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada.

The company describes Rhyolite Ridge as the largest undeveloped boron ore reserve in the world outside Turkey. It also said the project is the only known lithium-boron deposit in North America.

Why this is a big deal

The land lease is useful, but this update is really about the bigger opportunity around Ioneer.

The US is trying to build more mineral processing capacity at home, especially for materials used in defence, energy and advanced manufacturing.

And this is where Rhyolite Ridge stands out.

It’s not just another lithium project. It has a large boron resource, which gives Ioneer another way into America’s supply chain push.

Boron doesn’t get mentioned as much as lithium. However, Ioneer said it is used in military armour, high-strength magnets, semiconductors and nuclear applications.

The company also noted that the US government added boron to its list of critical minerals in November 2025.

The US Army release said “The ability to process critical minerals on U.S. soil is a national-defence priority required for munitions, missiles, sensors, batteries, and the platforms our soldiers depend on.”

What investors will be watching now

While today’s update is a positive one, there is still plenty of work ahead.

Keep in mind that the lease award is conditional, and Ioneer still needs to keep moving Rhyolite Ridge toward development.

This means attention turns to progress on funding, approvals, construction plans and a final investment decision (FID).

Fortunately, there has been some progress on that front.

Recent reports have pointed to support from South Korean groups Hyundai Engineering and Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development for the project.

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The DigiCo Infrastructure REIT (ASX: DGT) share price is in focus today after the company announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Michael Juniper, effective immediately. The Board has commenced a search for a new CEO, with the existing leadership team maintaining day-to-day operations.

What did DigiCo Infrastructure REIT report?

• Mr Michael Juniper has stepped down as CEO and Director, effective 26 June 2026
• The Board is conducting a formal executive search for a permanent CEO
• The leadership team remains in place to ensure continuity
• No earnings or dividend updates were provided in this announcement

What else do investors need to know?

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT first announced Mr Juniper was on extended personal leave in March 2026. His departure marks a significant leadership transition for DGT, but the company’s strategy and ongoing operations will continue under the current management team while a successor is sought.

The Board thanked Mr Juniper for his contributions and highlighted its commitment to maintaining stability throughout the leadership transition. Both internal and external candidates will be considered for the CEO position.

What’s next for DigiCo Infrastructure REIT?

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT remains focused on executing its strategy as a diversified owner, operator and developer of data centres. The Board is prioritising a thorough CEO search process to ensure a smooth leadership transition and ongoing delivery of value for investors.

As the executive search gets underway, the existing leadership team is expected to ensure operational stability and drive the company’s plans in the short term.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, DigiCo Infrastructure REIT shares have declined 30%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has risen 2% over the same period.

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