Godolphin Resources Limited has entered into a joint venture and earn‐in agreement with Canadian mineral exploration and development firm Great Plains Metals Corporation. The arrangement is structured so that Great Plains will invest a minimum of US$1 million in exploration over the next 12 months, giving it the opportunity to earn a 51% stake in Godolphin’s Yeoval and Goodrich copper-gold projects. If Great Plains commits an additional US$1 million in exploration expenditure in the following 12 months, its interest could increase to 70%. During this initial earn-in period, Godolphin will remain the operator and work closely with Great Plains’ technical team. This partnership allows Godolphin to reduce its own expenditure commitments while still retaining exposure to the potential upside of the Yeoval and Goodrich projects. At the same time, the company continues to focus on advancing its fully controlled Lewis Ponds project, which is undergoing metallurgical test work and a modern deep-penetration induced polarization survey. Lewis Ponds has an established inferred Mineral Resource Estimate that underpins its promise as a significant gold, silver, and base metals asset. There is a mixed sentiment from the news. On the bullish side, the collaboration is seen as a positive strategic move that mitigates financial risk while potentially enhancing project value by leveraging Great Plains’ technical expertise and fresh capital. Retaining operator control during the earn-in period also offers continuity and the opportunity for Godolphin to benefit from any future exploration successes on these assets. Conversely, the bearish perspective highlights the inherent risks tied to early-stage exploration, where meeting spending and drilling targets is crucial. There is also potential downside if the exploration milestones are not met or if market conditions shift, leaving the company exposed to typical exploration volatility.