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Civmec Limited has announced a series of new contracts and extensions valued at more than A$600 million, including the integration of the SEA1180 maritime defence program following its acquisition of Luerssen Australia. The company is also advancing major infrastructure and green energy projects, signaling robust growth and diversification.

Mantle Minerals has agreed to sell its Mt Roe gold project subsidiary for $13.5 million, marking a pivotal step in its growth strategy. The company also secured a government drilling grant for its Mt Berghaus project and raised $250,000 to support ongoing operations.

Mindax Limited has secured an option to acquire Norton Goldfields’ 35% stake in the Mt Forrest magnetite project, potentially gaining full ownership of a major iron ore asset in Western Australia’s Mid-West region.

Patronus Resources retracts its previous historic resource reference at the Thunderball uranium project but confirms extensive high-grade mineralisation with new drilling underway.

Matsa Resources has officially commenced gold production at its Devon Pit Gold Mine, marking a pivotal step backed by a robust feasibility study and strategic agreements. The company is advancing exploration and progressing a significant transaction with AngloGold Ashanti, positioning itself for growth.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the acquisition scheme for AVJennings Limited, paving the way for a significant ownership change and imminent suspension of its shares on major exchanges.

Triton Minerals has officially secured exploration licenses for its Aucu Gold-Copper Project in Mozambique and received $8.5 million in funding, positioning the company to advance exploration activities.

Ardea Resources is progressing its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project with a fully funded Definitive Feasibility Study by Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corporation, aiming to deliver a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt supply from Australia’s largest resource.

Lincoln Minerals Limited has unveiled a comprehensive update on its critical minerals projects in South Australia’s Gawler Craton, highlighting imminent drilling approvals at the Minbrie copper-base metals project and strong progress across graphite, uranium, and high purity iron assets.

Rimfire Pacific Mining is advancing its position as a leading scandium explorer in Australia’s Fifield district, with plans for new Mineral Resource Estimates and a $3.5 million capital raise to fund drilling and exploration. Joint ventures with Golden Plains Resources have been reinstated, underpinning a strategic push in a critical mineral market facing supply constraints.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has secured $3.5 million through a discounted share placement to accelerate scandium resource development across its NSW projects, signaling renewed momentum after arbitration setbacks.

Santana Minerals reports compelling new assay results extending the high-grade gold domain at its Rise and Shine deposit, reinforcing prospects for resource upgrades and future reserve growth.

Amplia Therapeutics has launched a $27.5 million capital raising to advance its lead drug Narmafotinib, a promising FAK inhibitor showing superior efficacy in pancreatic cancer trials. The funds will support ongoing and new clinical studies, positioning the company for pivotal regulatory milestones.

Amplia Therapeutics has successfully raised A$25 million through an institutional placement and launched a A$2.5 million Share Purchase Plan to fund pivotal clinical trials of its lead drug narmafotinib. The capital injection positions the company to advance key pancreatic and ovarian cancer studies into 2027.

IperionX has successfully commissioned its Virginia titanium manufacturing campus, secured a substantial U.S. Department of Defense contract, and raised $46 million to fast-track production expansion through 2030.

Pilot Energy has initiated a formal farmout process to attract partners for its offshore Perth Basin permit WA-481P, featuring the ready-to-drill Leander Gas Prospect with 1.1 trillion cubic feet of prospective gas resources.

Golden Horse Minerals has reported promising initial assay results from its first diamond drill hole at Hopes Hill, revealing high-grade gold mineralisation at unprecedented depths and expanding the project's underground potential.

Meteoric Resources has successfully raised $42.5 million through an oversubscribed placement, underpinning its push towards a Final Investment Decision for the Caldeira Rare Earth Project in 2026.

IperionX has secured A$70 million through a share placement to fast-track expansion of its titanium production capacity in the U.S., aligning closely with Department of Defense priorities.

DigitalX Limited has expanded its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring an additional 74.7 BTC, pushing its total treasury value beyond A$100 million and reinforcing its Bitcoin-first strategy.

Highfield Resources has entered a significant non-binding agreement with China’s Qinghai Salt Lake Industry for a US$300 million equity injection, aiming to fast-track its Muga potash mine development and expand its global footprint.

Emmerson Resources’ latest Scoping Study confirms the White Devil Gold Project as a Major Mine, projecting robust financial returns and a seven-year mine life. With feasibility studies underway and a strategic JV structure, the project is poised for development in the Northern Territory.

West Wits Mining has released an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Qala Shallows project, revealing significant financial improvements and increased ore reserves. The study highlights a stronger gold price environment and refined mine plans that reduce capital requirements and accelerate payback.

Cygnus Metals reports standout drilling results at its Chibougamau project, highlighting the new Golden Eye prospect and Corner Bay deposit, supported by a strong A$18.3 million capital raise to accelerate development.