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Cleo Diagnostics reports steady progress in its ovarian cancer diagnostic test development, with clinical trial recruitment on track and strategic access to major biobanks enhancing its regulatory pathway.

Tivan and Sumitomo Corporation have formalised their joint venture for the Speewah Fluorite Project, securing a strategic investment from Japan’s JOGMEC. This partnership marks a significant step towards advancing the project’s feasibility and strengthening Australia-Japan critical minerals ties.

Veris Limited has secured a major contract worth up to $20 million to provide engineering survey services for Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop East tunnels, boosting its secured workload to over $65 million.

Stellar Resources reports strong progress on its Heemskirk Tin Project with an extended drilling program and robust cash reserves, aiming to boost tin production potential.

Iltani Resources has reported multiple wide, high-grade silver-indium intersections from its Orient East drilling program in Queensland, reinforcing the project's potential as Australia's premier silver-indium deposit.

Elixir Energy has advanced its strategic plan in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, appointing a new COO, initiating a major cost reduction, and preparing to drill key exploration and appraisal wells that could unlock significant gas resources.

PainChek has completed its final FDA submission for the PainChek Adult App, targeting the US long-term care market with a potential $100 million annual opportunity. A regulatory decision is expected within 75 days, setting the stage for rapid commercialisation.

Lode Resources has received initial tin assay results from its ongoing drilling at the Montezuma Antimony & Silver Project, significantly enhancing previously reported high-grade intercepts and underscoring the polymetallic nature of the deposit.

Norwood Systems delivered its strongest quarter yet with record cash inflows, significant debt reduction, and expanding global partnerships, setting a robust foundation for FY2026.

Sunshine Metals has confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation over a 400m strike at its Sybil project, setting the stage for drilling in August 2025. Early rock chip assays validate the project's potential, drawing parallels with the prolific nearby Pajingo deposit.

Lumos Diagnostics reported a 12% revenue increase for FY25 and inked a landmark US$317 million exclusive distribution deal for its FebriDx test, while advancing its FDA CLIA waiver application.

Barton Gold Holdings has revealed a preliminary A$26 million refurbishment plan for its Central Gawler Mill, aiming to restart production by the end of 2026 with significant cost and operational advantages.

AusQuest Limited reports significant expansion of its porphyry copper-gold discovery at the Cangallo Project in southern Peru, with wide copper intercepts from initial Stage 2 drilling and encouraging preliminary metallurgy.

Meteoric Resources has released a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its Caldeira rare earths project in Brazil, highlighting a low-cost, long-life deposit with strong government backing and a targeted production start in 2028.

Copper Search Limited made significant strides in the June 2025 quarter, revealing promising Heavy Mineral Sands potential in South Australia and securing a strategic option over a major NSW gold-copper project, while raising $1.15 million to fuel its exploration ambitions.

Sky Metals has reported a significant discovery of shallow, high-grade silver-tin mineralisation extending the Tallebung deposit in New South Wales, highlighting promising potential for resource growth.

Culpeo Minerals has identified multiple zones of high-grade copper mineralisation across a 1.7km corridor at its La Florida Prospect in Chile, with drilling now underway to test these promising targets.

Patriot Battery Metals has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for the Rigel and Vega caesium zones at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Project, defining the world’s largest pollucite-hosted caesium deposit. This discovery positions the company as a potential key supplier of caesium, a critical mineral with rising demand in emerging solar technologies.

Noble Helium appoints Dennis Donald as Executive Chairman and secures a $200k loan to accelerate its North Rukwa helium project, backed by positive technical reviews.

Meteoric Resources’ Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Caldeira Project in Brazil as a globally significant rare earths deposit, boasting robust economics, low operating costs, and strong sustainability credentials. The study underpins a 20-year mine life with substantial growth potential amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

Aura Energy has marked significant progress toward uranium production at its Tiris project in Mauritania, while forging a key collaboration to advance uranium exploration in Sweden amid shifting regulatory landscapes.

PYC Therapeutics reports solid progress across its four RNA therapeutic programs targeting genetic diseases, backed by a strong cash position extending runway beyond 2027.

AMP Limited reports a strong second quarter with Platforms net cashflows soaring 63.2% and Superannuation & Investments achieving positive net cashflows for the first time since 2017. AMP Bank remains steady amid ongoing innovation and market volatility.

South32 has exceeded its FY25 production targets, driven by a 20% increase in copper output and significant progress at its Hermosa project, while streamlining its portfolio through key divestments.