🔥 Thursday 31 July 2025 Thu, 31 July 2025

PainChek Limited has secured a A$7.5 million placement to fuel its international expansion, with US FDA clearance for its adult pain assessment app expected imminently. The company reports strong license growth and a 26% revenue increase year-on-year.

Berkeley Energia advances critical minerals exploration with promising lithium and rubidium findings at its Conchas Project, while escalating a $1 billion arbitration against Spain over uranium project permitting. Political shifts in Spain’s nuclear policy add a new dimension to the company’s strategic outlook.

Red Hill Minerals reported robust royalty revenues and exploration progress in the June 2025 quarter, underpinned by strong iron ore shipments and strategic royalty acquisitions. The company’s solid cash position and advancing drill programs position it well for growth.

Sovereign Metals has marked significant progress at its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi, completing key geotechnical studies and securing a power supply framework. New US tariffs on Chinese graphite elevate Kasiya’s strategic importance as a low-cost alternative.

ImpediMed Limited reported a record quarter for its SOZO device sales with $6.3 million in contracts, supported by expanded US reimbursement coverage and new funding. Despite stable revenue, the company’s cost-cutting and strategic moves position it well for growth in FY26.

Island Pharmaceuticals has completed its acquisition of the broad-spectrum antiviral Galidesivir ahead of schedule, setting sights on expedited FDA approval leveraging the Animal Rule.

Estrella Resources has made significant strides in its maiden manganese drilling campaign in Timor-Leste, confirming high-grade mineralisation and advancing a major limestone marketing agreement with an Indonesian partner.

Battery Age Minerals has initiated its maiden drilling campaign at the Bleiberg Zinc-Germanium Project following regulatory approval, while advancing exploration at El Aguila with a $3 million capital raise backing its growth.

FireFly Metals reports exceptional drilling results at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, extending mineralisation well beyond current resources. Backed by a substantial A$145 million capital raise, the company is poised for a resource update and advancing mining studies.

Percheron Therapeutics has licensed HMBD-002, a promising immuno-oncology candidate, completed FDA IND transfer, and plans to launch phase II trials in 2026. The company also reported a solid cash position and issued loyalty options to shareholders.

Peppermint Innovation Ltd reported robust growth in registered users, loan approvals, and transaction volumes in its June 2025 quarter, alongside strategic partnerships and key platform upgrades aimed at expanding financial inclusion in the Philippines.

Ballard Mining has kicked off an extensive drilling campaign at its Mt Ida Gold Project, confirming high-grade gold resources at the Baldock deposit and advancing exploration across multiple high-priority targets.

Beach Energy reported a 9% rise in FY25 production to 19.7 million barrels of oil equivalent and a 13% increase in sales revenue to $2 billion, driven by strong basin performances and the Waitsia LNG project. However, a significant $674 million impairment charge due to lower commodity prices and reserves revision at Beharra Springs tempers the upbeat results.

Yandal Resources has reported further promising assay results from its extensive Caladan air-core drilling program, extending the Arrakis gold mineralised structure to over 1.2 kilometres and confirming its open-ended potential.

Sims Limited has signed a non-binding MOU to supply 550,000 tonnes of ferrous scrap annually to Alter Steel’s upcoming Electric Arc Furnace in Queensland, marking a major step in Australia’s green steel transition.

Jade Gas Holdings has activated its inaugural gas production wells at Mongolia’s Red Lake field, marking a pivotal step toward commercial coal bed methane output. The company also secured a A$3.6 million loan and is exploring a dual listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to accelerate growth.

Golden Horse Minerals ramps up exploration at its Southern Cross gold project with strong high-grade results and moves to acquire the Sorrel Copper Project for $3 million, backed by a $15 million capital raise.

Sprintex has advanced a promising trial with a major Dutch agribusiness, potentially unlocking €4.8 million in sales, while also securing a significant private-label contract in China’s booming aquaculture sector.

archTIS reports robust quarterly growth with a 17% rise in annual recurring revenue and key defence contracts secured across the US, UK, Japan, and Australia. A recent $7.5 million capital raise positions the company for further international expansion.

Sun Silver Limited reports a standout 7.8% antimony assay from re-assayed historic drill hole MR103 at its Maverick Springs Project, confirming significant critical mineral potential alongside its silver-gold resource in Nevada.

James Bay Minerals reports robust drill results with high-grade gold intercepts and a 184% landholding increase at its Independence Gold Project in Nevada, while advancing a Scoping Study for near-surface oxide gold development.

Black Rock Mining advances its Mahenge Graphite Project with key power infrastructure agreements, a $25 million funding increase, and benefits from new US tariffs on Chinese graphite imports.

Marmota Limited reports a breakthrough titanium discovery at Muckanippie alongside exceptional gold recoveries from metallurgical tests at its flagship Aurora Tank deposit, while advancing drilling at Greenewood.

MAC Copper Limited shareholders will vote on a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement proposing Harmony Gold’s acquisition at a 32% premium. The transaction, valued at over $1 billion, requires shareholder and regulatory approvals before completion.