Rise of a penny stock: Forrestania’s remarkable second act

By Rueben Hale

Thursday, 22 October 2026

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After years in the exploration wilderness, Forrestania Resources is emerging as an unlikely force in WA gold, with another ore deal and a major takeover breakthrough strengthening its ambitions.

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