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Propell Holdings Limited reported a 75% surge in revenue driven by a rapidly expanding loan book, yet losses more than doubled amid rising impairments. The company is navigating growth challenges while engaging with the ASX on potential delisting.

Maximus Resources Limited has issued a Target's Statement recommending shareholders accept Astral Resources NL's off-market takeover bid, which offers a significant premium and improved liquidity. The offer, valuing Maximus shares at approximately $0.073 each, aims to consolidate gold assets in Western Australia under Astral's larger portfolio.

Everest Metals Corporation has successfully extracted gold from its Revere Gold Project, marking a pivotal step in converting exploration targets into a JORC-compliant resource. The bulk sampling program continues to refine understanding of this high-grade, nuggety gold system.

Superior Resources Limited issues a clarification on its Halls Reward Cu-Au-Ag Mine announcement, addressing compliance gaps while underscoring promising high-grade copper, gold, and silver targets revealed through historical data and ongoing exploration.

Icetana Limited has successfully closed its renounceable pro rata entitlement offer, raising $629,422 through new share issuance, with convertible notes poised to convert into shares shortly.

Simonds Group delivered a resilient $13.6 million EBITDA in 1H FY25 amid a soft residential market and announced a strategic acquisition of Dennis Family Homes to fuel future growth.

Simonds Group reported a resilient first half of FY25 with EBITDA growth despite market softness and announced a strategic acquisition to strengthen its market position.

GWR is actively pursuing transformative project acquisitions across global jurisdictions while trading significantly below its cash and investment backing. The company’s robust cash position and critical minerals investments position it well amid shifting global supply dynamics.

ACDC Metals has completed a comprehensive metallurgical testwork program at its Goschen Central Project, confirming the viability of its processing flowsheet and advancing the project towards feasibility and potential offtake agreements.

Kaiser Reef Limited reports significant progress in its Nova Zone, extending development and ramping up ore production with promising high-grade gold intercepts. Infrastructure upgrades support the transition to increased output at the historic A1 Gold Mine.

HiTech Group has reported a robust first half for FY2025, with net profit before tax up 14% and EBITDA rising 8%, underpinned by strong demand for ICT talent and services. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 5 cents per share, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.

HiTech Group Australia Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 29% increase in net profit and a strategic focus on high-margin ICT services amid growing market demand.

Future Metals NL has confirmed a significant copper-nickel mineralised intrusion extending 4.5km at its Eileen Bore Prospect, marking a major step forward in its exploration campaign.

Althea Group Holdings has raised $4 million through a share and loan note placement to boost its THC beverage production and infrastructure across North America, targeting rapid growth in the U.S. and Canada.

The Star Entertainment Group has received a $650 million debt refinancing proposal from Oaktree Capital Management, offering a potential boost to its liquidity but shadowed by significant conditions and uncertainty.

Winsome Resources has raised approximately A$7.8 million through a placement to advance its flagship Adina Lithium Project and extend the Renard Option to August 2025, with plans for an additional share purchase plan targeting A$2.5 million.

PYC Therapeutics has launched a A$145.8 million pro-rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer to fund late-stage clinical trials across its pipeline targeting rare diseases with high unmet needs. The capital raise aims to extend the company’s cash runway beyond FY27, supporting four drug candidates through critical human safety and efficacy milestones.

Havilah Resources has completed a 7,511-metre drilling program at its Mutooroo copper-cobalt-gold project, revealing promising extensions beyond the current resource envelope. Collaborative efforts with JX Advanced Metals Corporation advance metallurgical and mining studies, underpinning a potential resource upgrade.

Bass Oil Limited reported a 2.9% increase in total sales revenue for January 2025, driven by steady daily production and notable gains in both the Cooper Basin and Indonesian operations. The company is advancing gas appraisal efforts that could unlock significant new resources.

Memphasys has initiated clinical utility testing of its Felix™ System in Brazil through a partnership with Laboratorio Androscience, aiming to establish a foothold in the rapidly growing Latin American IVF sector.

Altair Minerals has identified a fourth significant copper porphyry system, Irka Sur, at its Venatica West project in Peru, revealing extensive copper mineralization and hinting at a new regional copper belt.

Pivotal Metals’ recent FLTEM survey at Horden Lake reveals large undrilled conductors, signaling significant potential for resource expansion both near surface and at depth. The findings set the stage for a robust drilling campaign aimed at unlocking substantial copper-nickel-PGM mineralisation.

Javelin Minerals is set to commence its maiden drilling program at the Eureka Gold Project, targeting high-grade extensions and assessing near-term mining potential of an indicated resource of approximately 30,000 ounces.

Pengana International Equities Limited reported a striking 189% increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, alongside an 11% portfolio return and consistent fully franked dividends.