July 2026

Raiz Invest reported robust Q4 FY26 growth with active customers climbing 6.7% and funds under management hitting $2.32 billion, while confirming FY26 profitability guidance.

Island Pharmaceuticals has marked a major step forward in its antiviral program with the start of GMP manufacturing for Galidesivir, expanded USAMRIID collaboration, and FDA orphan drug designation. Regulatory approvals for compassionate use in Uganda’s Ebola outbreak and a new dose optimisation study with Texas Biomed further de-risk the pathway to approval.

Cauldron Energy’s latest passive seismic survey reveals the Manyingee palaeochannel extends further northwest into its tenements, spotlighting new uranium mineralisation potential at Yanrey.

EBR Systems advanced its wireless cardiac pacing rollout in Q2 2026, completing 46 implants and signing 17 new purchasing contracts while shifting focus to deeper utilisation within existing accounts.

McLaren Minerals’ 2026 drilling at its Western Australia titanium project delivers broad, repeatable heavy mineral grades averaging 3.76% over 21 metres from surface, reinforcing resource continuity and advancing feasibility plans.

Connected Minerals has secured shareholder and regulatory approvals to acquire Frontier Group, gaining an 80% stake in Angola’s Bailundo Carbonatite Project with expanded mineral rights including niobium and rare earths. Completion is imminent as exploration activities ramp up.

Anson Resources has dramatically expanded its Green River Lithium Project resource and confirmed robust project economics, while sealing a key agreement with POSCO for a demonstration plant funded by the Korean industrial giant.

Oceana Metals has validated extensive high-grade rare earth mineralisation at its Serra Negra project in Brazil, underpinning a major drilling campaign backed by a $20 million capital raise.

Lightning Minerals has executed a strategic reset focusing on Australian gold and critical minerals, securing $1.85 million to accelerate exploration at its flagship Mt Turner and Warby Tungsten projects. Key technical milestones include an independent petrology study validating Mt Turner's gold system and promising tungsten assay results at Warby.

Janus Electric navigated a transitional Q4 FY26 by settling legacy debts, raising $12 million, and growing its North American order book to 112 truck conversions, positioning itself for commercial scale-up.

Clever Culture Systems has doubled its large pharmaceutical customer base to eight, installed 34 APAS Independence instruments, and expects FY27 sales growth driven by existing and new customers. The company maintains a $1.7 million cash balance, raised $1.6 million in short-term debt, and is expanding validation services.

White Energy's latest drilling at Mount Rainbow-Specimen Hill reveals a complex hydrothermal system with promising copper, gold, and silver mineralisation, sharpening focus on the Southern Copper prospect.

Resouro Strategic Metals has filed a comprehensive NI 43-101 Technical Report that underpins its Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Tiros Titanium and Rare Earths Project in Brazil, confirming robust economics and a capital-efficient staged development strategy.

Horizon Gold's Definitive Feasibility Study for the Gum Creek Project outlines a 10-year open pit mine with robust production targets, strong financial metrics, and significant exploration progress, backed by a $30 million capital raise.

Dexus has agreed to sell its half stake in 480 Queen Street, Brisbane, for $700 million, freeing capital to support higher-return projects and reduce gearing by about one percentage point.

SportsHero Limited has broadened its partnership with XLSMART, Indonesia’s third largest telco, to include full marketing support for its HeroPlay mobile gaming platform, targeting a subscriber base of 73 million and kicking off revenue in the September quarter.

Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG) has wrapped up its Phase 5 drilling at Mulga Tank, delivering standout nickel-cobalt-copper assays and securing a $250,000 government grant for a seismic survey. Post-quarter, a $2.74 million capital raise led by Lowell Resources Fund boosts its exploration firepower.

Firebird Metals has secured a Perth site and placed all major equipment orders for its Australian Demonstration Plant, backed by a A$2 million ARENA grant. Independent testing confirms ultra-high purity manganese sulphate production, reinforcing its technology's potential.

Synertec has locked in a $4 million contract to upgrade AGL’s national SCADA system, reinforcing its foothold in critical infrastructure technology as it forecasts up to 50% revenue growth in FY27.

Asara Resources secured a A$60 million placement to fund an intensified drilling campaign at its flagship Kada Gold Project in Guinea, reporting significant high-grade gold intercepts and key leadership appointments to drive its growth strategy.

Austral Resources has identified a second parallel copper-gold lode at its Cameron River Project, with drillhole 26SQRC006 hitting significant grades. The discovery supports the company’s strategy of regional growth around its Rocklands Processing Facility.

IperionX reports steady ramp-up of titanium powder output at Virginia facility, successful commissioning of major powder metallurgy equipment, and progress in customer product development. The Titan DFS confirms strong project economics, while the Atlas acquisition broadens critical mineral resources and infrastructure.

BetMakers Technology Group delivered a robust Q4 FY26 with revenue rising 9.4% to $24.2 million and adjusted EBITDA nearly doubling to $4.5 million, driven by new commercial deals and operational efficiencies.

Anax Metals has secured $16 million through placements to fund exploration and development at its Whim Creek Project, with diamond drilling commenced and FEED launched ahead of a targeted Final Investment Decision in Q4 2026.