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The Federal Court has approved QGold’s compulsory acquisition of Carawine Resources’ remaining shares at 11 cents each, setting the stage for Carawine’s imminent ASX suspension and delisting.

The Federal Court has approved QGold’s compulsory acquisition of Carawine Resources’ remaining shares, paving the way for the company’s imminent delisting from the ASX.

Lakes Blue Energy reports strong gas shows and excellent reservoir quality from its Wombat-5 appraisal well in Victoria’s Gippsland Basin, setting the stage for imminent production testing and potential field development.

Xstate Resources reports steady progress on its Diona-1 well in Queensland, confirming its majority ownership of ATP 2077 and targeting multiple proven gas reservoirs with promising potential.

Echo IQ reports a remarkable 153% increase in echocardiogram processing through its EchoSolv AS platform in the US, with a Mayo Clinic validation study nearing completion ahead of a critical FDA submission. The company is also advancing European market entry and strengthening its advisory team to accelerate global growth.

Magnum Mining & Exploration reports exceptional rare earth element recoveries from early leach tests at its Palmares REE Project in Brazil, highlighting strong potential for high-value magnet materials and a tier-one discovery.

NexGen Energy has launched a dual equity offering, raising approximately C$400 million in North America and AUD 400 million in Australia to advance its flagship Rook I uranium project and support corporate growth.

Octava Minerals reports impressive bioleaching recoveries of critical minerals from its Byro project, prompting plans to acquire full ownership and expand exploration activities.

Arovella Therapeutics has demonstrated that its novel CLDN18.2 CAR-T cells effectively eliminate pancreatic cancer cells in vitro, matching the performance of a leading competitor’s product. The company is now advancing this CAR into its innovative iNKT cell platform to tackle solid tumours.

Chimeric Therapeutics reports encouraging Phase 1B data from its ADVENT-AML trial, showing safety and multiple complete responses in high-risk AML patients treated with CORE-NK combined with standard therapies.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has fully repaid its $1 million promissory note to American Rare Earths, unencumbering its flagship Broken Hill Cobalt Project amid a strengthening cobalt market.

James Bay Minerals has entered a binding agreement to acquire the high-grade Shafter Silver Project in Texas, featuring substantial existing infrastructure and a rich production history. The acquisition is backed by a $30 million capital raise and signals a strategic expansion into a premier US mining jurisdiction.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited reports promising drilling outcomes and regulatory progress at its Pine Ridge Uranium Project in Wyoming, reinforcing its potential amid a strengthening uranium market.

Pantera Lithium has completed the $40 million sale of its Smackover Project to EnergyX, gaining immediate cash and significant equity exposure while setting sights on expanding its U.S. critical minerals portfolio.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has raised A$6 million through a well-supported placement to fast-track its flagship Ema Rare Earths Project in Brazil, aiming to move closer to commercial production.

Panther Metals Limited has released a maiden scoping study for its Burtville East Gold Project, revealing strong economics and high-grade open pit potential. The study highlights an NPV8 of A$26.6 million and an IRR of 44%, underpinning the project's promising outlook.

Critical Metals Corp has amended its agreement to increase its ownership of the Tanbreez Rare Earths Project in Greenland to 92.5%, issuing 14.5 million shares to the project founder’s company. European Lithium retains a 7.5% stake as the project advances toward production.

Dateline Resources is intensifying its drilling campaign at the Colosseum Gold-REE Project in California, advancing its bankable feasibility study while exploring new gold and rare earth element targets. The company’s expanded rig fleet and geophysical surveys aim to unlock further value from this significant resource.

AuMEGA Metals has identified a significant new electromagnetic anomaly near its Central Zone deposits at the Cape Ray project, setting the stage for a fully funded drilling campaign in late 2025.

Saturn Metals has raised $45 million through a share placement to accelerate exploration and development at its Apollo Hill Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming for key feasibility milestones by 2026.

Australian Unity Limited has opened a $101 million non-renounceable entitlement offer alongside a $160 million placement, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and support ongoing acquisitions. The company also announced the appointment of Kelly Bayer Rosmarin as its next CEO, signaling a new chapter in leadership.

Delta Lithium has commenced drilling at its expansive Yinnetharra Lithium Project while preparing a resource update for Mt Ida that includes promising rubidium co-product potential.

Perpetual Resources’ maiden drilling at the Igrejinha Project confirms a fertile polymetallic lithium-caesium-tantalum system with grades surpassing global mining benchmarks. The discovery validates its strategic foothold in Brazil’s Lithium Valley and sets the stage for expanded exploration.

Orthocell has reported a record $3 million revenue for the September quarter, driven by strong sales of its nerve repair product Remplir™ in Australia and Singapore, with early US sales and Canadian market entry poised to accelerate growth.