🔥 Tuesday 15 July 2025 Tue, 15 July 2025

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has joined a Reserve Bank of Australia-led pilot exploring atomic settlement of tokenised bonds using digital currencies, aiming to transform bond market infrastructure.

Rio Tinto has appointed Simon Trott as its new Chief Executive, effective August 25, 2025, marking a leadership transition focused on operational excellence and shareholder value.

Saunders International Limited has announced its acquisition of Aqua Metro Pty Ltd for up to A$30 million, aiming to strengthen its position in the water infrastructure sector with a stable, annuity-style revenue model and a robust project pipeline.

Saunders International has agreed to acquire Aqua Metro for up to $30 million, marking a strategic push into water infrastructure with strong financial prospects and a robust project pipeline.

Finbar Group has reinstated regular dividends with a fully franked 2 cent final payout for FY25, supported by a robust $36 million cash reserve and a strong development pipeline exceeding $1 billion in value.

Chariot Corporation has raised A$1.6 million through a strategic share placement to acquire a majority stake in a Nigerian hard-rock lithium portfolio, aiming to accelerate exploration and tap into the Chinese battery market.

Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (DPM) has announced a recommended acquisition of Adriatic Metals Plc, valuing the company at approximately USD 1.322 billion. The deal offers Adriatic shareholders a mix of cash and shares, representing a significant premium and marking a major consolidation in the precious metals sector.

Bowen Coking Coal has been hit with a $15.3 million payment demand from BUMA Australia, prompting a reassessment of its financial and legal options amid ongoing recapitalisation talks.

Western Yilgarn Limited announces a maiden JORC-compliant inferred mineral resource of 39.27 million tonnes at New Norcia, boosting its total bauxite portfolio to 244 million tonnes. The shallow, high-grade deposit benefits from strong infrastructure and promising metallurgical characteristics.

Imagion Biosystems has received encouraging feedback from the FDA on its MagSense HER2 breast cancer imaging program, clearing the path for a Phase 2 clinical trial and fast-tracking manufacturing.

Nova Minerals has priced a US$11.1 million underwritten public offering on NASDAQ, aiming to boost exploration and development at its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska.

Iltani Resources has completed its JORC infill drilling program at the Orient West Silver-Indium Project in Queensland, delivering multiple high-grade assay results that confirm mineralisation continuity and set the stage for an initial JORC Resource estimate by July’s end.

Rapid Critical Metals Limited (ASX, RCM) has unveiled a strategic acquisition of two high-grade silver projects in New South Wales and a critical metals project in British Columbia, supported by a proposed $10 million capital raise.

EBR Systems has received preliminary approval from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for outpatient reimbursement of its WiSE® CRT System, marking a major step toward broader hospital adoption.

Aurum Resources has completed a A$35.6 million strategic placement, bolstering its cash reserves to over A$45 million and enabling accelerated development of its Boundiali and Napié gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire.

Ava Risk Group reports a 5% revenue increase and a positive EBITDA turnaround in FY25, underpinned by its advanced security technologies. The company eyes over $88 million in FY26 sales opportunities despite some project delays.

Almonty Industries has successfully priced a US$90 million upsized public offering and commenced trading on the Nasdaq, positioning itself as a key tungsten supplier for U.S. defense needs.

SenSen Networks has reported its first full year of positive operating cash flow, driven by strong growth in its Smart Cities segment and strategic cost reductions.

X2M Connect Limited has launched a $4.9 million capital raising through a Placement and Entitlement Offer to reduce debt and accelerate expansion in IoT, AI, and renewable energy markets.

New Age Exploration Limited reports multiple high-grade gold intercepts from its maiden drilling at the Wagyu Gold Project in Western Australia, while also expanding its footprint in New Zealand’s Otago region and completing a strategic UK asset sale.

Biome Australia Limited has reported a 69% increase in international sales revenue for FY25, reaching $1.5 million, driven by new strategic distribution agreements across Ireland, New Zealand, and Canada.

Hazer Group has signed a non-binding MOU with UK’s EnergyPathways to explore a large-scale clean hydrogen facility integrated with the Marram Energy Storage Hub in northwest England.

HUB24 Limited has reported a record $19.8 billion in net inflows for FY25, driven by strong platform growth and significant migrations from Equity Trustees. The company also launched an innovative high net worth solution, reinforcing its market leadership.

Trek Metals has reported promising high-grade gold results from initial drilling at its Martin Prospect, part of the Christmas Creek Gold Project in Western Australia, signaling potential for a major new discovery.