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S2 Resources has initiated its first aircore drilling campaign at the Yeungroon project, aiming to delineate gold-arsenic hotspots along the extensive O'Connors trend. Results are expected by April 2025, potentially unlocking new opportunities in Victoria’s historic goldfields.

Southern Hemisphere Mining's 2024 drilling campaign at Llahuin in Chile reveals promising copper-gold grades and extends the Cerro-Ferro system strike, setting the stage for deeper exploration in 2025.

Emerald Resources NL has increased the Ore Reserve at its Okvau Gold Mine by 245,000 ounces, lifting total reserves to 700,000 ounces and global resources beyond 3 million ounces. This update underpins the company’s ambition to become a multi-mine gold producer.

Generation Development Group (GDG) has announced a $320 million acquisition of Evidentia Group Holdings, funded by a $287.9 million equity raising. The deal positions GDG as a market leader in the rapidly expanding Managed Accounts sector with expected earnings accretion in FY26.

Generation Development Group Limited (ASX:GDG) has announced a $320 million acquisition of Evidentia Group Holdings, aiming to consolidate its position as a leader in Australia's managed accounts market. The deal is supported by a fully underwritten $287.9 million equity raising and promises immediate earnings accretion.

The Star Entertainment Group has declined non-binding offers from Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium for its 50% stake in the Destination Brisbane Joint Venture, citing insufficient value. The company continues to explore liquidity options but faces ongoing uncertainty about its financial stability.

Nanoveu Limited has completed the strategic acquisition of Embedded A.I. Systems Pte. Ltd. (EMASS), positioning itself at the forefront of ultra-low-power AI-driven edge semiconductor solutions. This move aims to enhance its EyeFly3D™ platform and expand into rapidly growing markets such as wearables, IoT, and autonomous devices.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (ASX: DXC) reported steady half-year results for 2025, underpinned by active portfolio management and ongoing redevelopment projects. The fund remains on track to meet full-year guidance while enhancing income security and growth potential.

Keybridge Capital Limited has appointed a voluntary administrator following a series of legal setbacks and an inability to raise crucial capital, leading to the suspension of its shares.

Keybridge Capital has been hit with an immediate $4.6 million loan repayment demand from Yowie Group, triggered by delays in its capital raising efforts obstructed by WAM Active Limited.

Nagambie Resources has uncovered compelling historical and recent data on antimony and gold veins at its Whroo Project, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign that could unlock significant value.

Golden Horse Minerals has reported compelling soil geochemistry results at its Southern Cross Project, revealing multiple significant gold anomalies and securing a strategic mining lease to bolster exploration efforts.

CLINUVEL has released preliminary data from its CUV052 study showing SCENESSE® is well tolerated in adolescent erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) patients, supporting a planned label extension in 2025.

Red Metal Limited's recent infill drilling at the Sybella Rare Earth Project confirms robust continuity of high-grade rare earth oxide mineralisation, reinforcing the project's inferred resource and advancing its development prospects.

Barton Gold has confirmed significant depth extensions at its Tunkillia Project's 223 Deposit, with new drilling intersecting broad mineralisation below the previously modelled pit floor. This discovery supports an expanded resource estimate and ongoing optimisation studies.

Trek Metals reports a significant high-grade manganese discovery at the Pearana Prospect in Western Australia's Pilbara region, with assays peaking at 57% Mn and advancing towards drill-ready status.

Patronus Resources has initiated an on-market takeover offer for Matsa Resources at $0.045 per share, representing a significant premium and aiming to consolidate its position in gold exploration.

Euroz Hartleys, acting for Patronus Resources, has launched an unconditional on-market takeover bid for Matsa Resources at A$0.045 per share, aiming to acquire all shares not already controlled. The offer period runs from February 24 to March 24, 2025.

Firetail Resources has identified several significant electromagnetic conductor targets at its Skyline Copper Project in Newfoundland, marking a major step forward in exploration with promising geological signatures for copper-zinc mineralisation.

PYC Therapeutics has secured regulatory approval to initiate human trials of PYC-003, a novel drug candidate targeting the root cause of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Initial safety and efficacy data are expected within 2025, marking a critical step in addressing a disease affecting millions worldwide.

Radiopharm Theranostics' RAD 101 radiotracer demonstrates high sensitivity in detecting brain metastases using a novel PET-mpMRI approach, with a Phase 2b trial now recruiting in the US.

Coolabah Metals Limited is undertaking a $3-4 million capital raise to fund the acquisition of Broken Hill Mines Pty Ltd and its subsidiary, aiming to re-list on the ASX and focus on developing the Rasp and Pinnacles Mines.

Lachlan Star has identified a significant new copper drill target at its Basin Creek project in New South Wales, following a detailed Induced Polarisation geophysical survey that revealed a large, chargeable anomaly correlating with recent high-grade copper intercepts.

JB Hi-Fi Limited reported a robust 9.8% increase in HY25 sales to AUD 5.67 billion and an 8.0% rise in net profit, supported by its recent acquisition of e&s Trading Co. Despite strong momentum, the company remains cautious about competitive pressures ahead.