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Firebird Metals has reported promising lab-scale results for its lithium manganese iron phosphate cathode material, showing a significant energy density improvement over standard LFP. The company is moving towards pilot-scale production and global commercialisation.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited is on the verge of finalizing a strategic partnership with uranium enrichment giant Urenco, securing a $5 million investment to accelerate Ubaryon’s innovative technology development.

Ardea Resources has completed its infill drilling at the Highway nickel-cobalt deposit, delivering thick, high-grade intercepts that bolster the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s development prospects. These results underpin an updated resource estimate and support a front-loaded production profile.

PVW Resources has reported strong desorption test results from its Capão Bonito project in Brazil, confirming the presence of Ionic Adsorption Clay (IAC) style rare earth mineralisation with high recoveries of magnet rare earth oxides near surface.

DroneShield Limited has reported a record-breaking first quarter in 2025, doubling its revenue year-over-year and nearly tripling its SaaS income, underpinned by a robust $2.41 billion sales pipeline and strong global defense spending.

Summit Minerals reports promising first-pass metallurgical results from its Equador Project in Brazil, showing strong potential for producing high-grade tantalum and niobium concentrates using straightforward density separation methods.

Predictive Discovery’s Definitive Feasibility Study confirms the Bankan Gold Project in Guinea as a large-scale, long-life operation with robust economics and strong production potential.

Astral Resources has released a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study for its Mandilla Gold Project in Western Australia, outlining a 19-year mine life with robust economics and a maiden ore reserve of 1.1 million ounces. The study sets the stage for a Definitive Feasibility Study targeted for mid-2026.

Astute Metals has reported its broadest lithium mineralisation intersection to date at the Red Mountain Project in Nevada, with a standout 95-metre intercept grading 1,340ppm lithium. These results reinforce the project's potential as a high-grade lithium clay deposit in a prolific US lithium region.

Bailador Technology Investments has boosted the carrying value of its DASH investment by 49%, following a fresh capital raise at a significantly higher valuation. This uplift reflects DASH’s growing footprint in Australia’s wealth management technology sector.

DroneShield has landed its largest-ever contract worth $61.6 million from a European military reseller, surpassing its entire 2024 revenue. Delivery is slated for Q3 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth trajectory.

Li-S Energy has secured a collaboration and supply agreement with a leading defence technology firm to test its lithium-sulfur batteries for military applications, marking a strategic step into the global defence sector.

PointsBet shareholders have voted in favour of the proposed $1.20 per share acquisition by MIXI, Inc, marking a significant premium and clearing a key hurdle ahead of court approval.

GreenTech Metals has announced a substantial copper-zinc Exploration Target at its Whundo Project, signaling potential for near-term mining operations. The company is accelerating assessments of gold contributions and advancing mining studies to unlock value.

SRG Global has locked in $850 million worth of contracts spanning water, energy, resources, and more, reinforcing its position as a diversified infrastructure leader in Australia and New Zealand.

Predictive Discovery’s Definitive Feasibility Study for the Bankan Gold Project confirms robust economics with a 12.2-year mine life producing 250,000 ounces annually and a post-tax NPV of US$1.6 billion. The study outlines a clear path to construction and production in Guinea, backed by strong financial returns and environmental approvals.

Carnaby Resources reports robust drill results from its Trekelano Project, revealing a broadening copper-gold mineralised zone with high-grade intervals that suggest significant deposit growth potential.

Sun Silver Limited has verified significant antimony mineralisation at its Maverick Springs Project in Nevada, with historical drill core re-assays revealing broad intercepts and visual stibnite presence. The company is advancing a strategic engagement with the US Department of Defence to position the project as a critical domestic mineral source.

Brightstar Resources has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding with Paddington Gold, setting the stage for open pit mining at the Lady Shenton deposit starting early 2026. This agreement promises to significantly boost production and de-risk the Menzies Gold Project.

Olympio Metals has reported visible gold in the maiden drillhole at its Paquin prospect within the Bousquet Gold Project in Quebec, signaling promising early results ahead of assays expected in mid-July.

Neometals Ltd has released its first JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the Ironclad deposit within its 100% owned Barrambie Gold Project, confirming an inferred resource of 13,000 ounces of gold. This milestone validates historic data and sets the stage for near-surface mining development.

Indiana Resources Limited has announced a proposed capital return of five cents per share, backed by a draft ATO ruling confirming its tax-efficient status. The company plans a $32.2 million cash distribution, maintaining a strong balance sheet post-payment.

Xero Limited has announced a binding agreement to acquire Melio Limited for US$2.5 billion, backed by a fully underwritten A$1.85 billion equity raise. This strategic move aims to accelerate Xero’s US growth and more than double its FY25 revenue by FY28.

Xero Limited has agreed to acquire Melio Limited, a leading US SMB bill pay platform, for US$2.5 billion, marking a significant leap in its US growth strategy. The deal is backed by a substantial A$1.85 billion equity raise and aims to accelerate revenue and market presence by FY28.