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PYC Therapeutics has reported encouraging pre-clinical results for its RNA therapy candidate PYC-002 targeting Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, supporting plans to enter human trials in 2026. The data demonstrate safety, brain distribution, and gene expression restoration in key disease regions.

St George Mining has secured A$72.5 million in institutional and strategic funding to advance its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil towards a final investment decision. The capital raise underscores the project's strategic importance amid tightening global critical minerals supply chains.

Tambourah Metals has validated its high-grade gold potential at Beatty Park South with 1m re-sampling assays confirming exceptional grades up to 169g/t Au, underpinning ongoing exploration plans.

Elementos Limited has executed a binding option agreement to acquire half of Iberian Smelting SL, owner of the Robledollano Tin Smelter in Spain, setting the stage for the EU's first vertically integrated primary tin supply chain.

Unico Silver reports strong assay results from step-out drilling at La Negra SE, expanding mineralisation 100 metres southeast and revealing visible native silver and gold. A third drill rig is being mobilised to accelerate resource definition ahead of a November update.

White Cliff Minerals has revealed promising airborne geophysical data identifying multiple new high-priority copper targets adjacent to the Danvers deposit in Nunavut, signaling significant exploration upside at the Rae Copper Project.

Advance Metals has unveiled an ambitious growth strategy to double its silver-equivalent resource base in Mexico to over 200 million ounces, backed by fresh funding and a suite of exploration initiatives across three high-grade projects.

Core Lithium has significantly increased its Ore Reserves at the Finniss Lithium Project by 42%, secured $54.3 million in fresh capital, and cleared all offtake obligations to advance its restart plans.

American Rare Earths has achieved a significant metallurgical milestone by successfully removing impurities from allanite-based rare earth ore at its Halleck Creek project, potentially lowering costs and boosting rare earth recovery.

Constellation Resources has confirmed the presence of natural hydrogen and helium in its Edmund-Collier project through CSIRO testing, marking a pioneering step in Western Australia's energy exploration landscape.

Altitude Minerals has finalized the acquisition of the Firenze Silver & Gold Project in Nevada, unlocking a highly prospective, never-drilled silver-gold system with exceptional historical rock chip grades. Exploration and drilling are set to commence in early 2026.

3D Energi has raised $9.4 million to fund the drilling of its Essington-1 well in the Otway Basin, with Korea National Oil Corporation acquiring a 29% stake in the joint venture alongside ConocoPhillips. Drilling is set to commence in late October 2025.

Sunshine Metals has reported its highest-grade gold intersection to date at the Sybil project, delivering 4.4 metres at 57.51 grams per tonne in early drilling results. This breakthrough highlights the prospect’s strong potential, with further assay results expected soon.

Vulcan Energy has locked in a binding lithium hydroxide supply agreement with Glencore, completing the key offtake contracts needed to finance its Phase One Lionheart Project. This milestone positions Vulcan to advance construction and meet growing European EV battery demand.

Resource Minerals International Ltd reports impressive high-grade gold and silver assays from rock chip sampling at its Shaib Marqan and Wadi Salamah projects in Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for maiden drilling campaigns.

PainChek Limited has secured its first US customer, Jewish Home Family, just days after receiving FDA De Novo clearance for its AI-powered pain assessment app, marking a significant step into the $100 million US aged care market.

IsoEnergy Ltd. is set to acquire Toro Energy Ltd., combining two significant uranium portfolios to create a diversified global player with flagship projects in Australia, Canada, and the U.S. This strategic merger positions the new entity to capitalize on rising uranium demand amid a tightening market.

IsoEnergy Ltd. has agreed to acquire Toro Energy Ltd. in a deal that significantly expands its uranium portfolio, adding the Wiluna Uranium Project in Western Australia and creating a diversified, top-tier uranium development platform.

DroneShield’s DroneSentry counterdrone system has earned official recognition from the UK’s National Protective Security Authority, boosting its credibility and market potential amid rising drone threats.

Litchfield Minerals has reported a significant copper-zinc sulphide intercept exceeding 100 metres at its Oonagalabi Project, with ongoing drilling targeting major geophysical anomalies that could expand the resource.

Gateway Mining’s recent Induced Polarisation survey at the Yandal Gold Project has refined key gold targets, setting the stage for a significant diamond drilling campaign starting this week.

Far East Gold has launched a 10-hole diamond drilling campaign at its high-grade Sua gold prospect in Papua, Indonesia, aiming to confirm and expand a substantial inferred resource. Historical drilling revealed multiple impressive gold intercepts, with grades reaching up to 52.3 g/t Au.

Minerals 260 Limited has reported metallurgical test results from its Bullabulling Gold Project showing gold recoveries exceeding 95%, a significant improvement over historical averages. These findings set the stage for an updated resource estimate and feasibility study.

RPMGlobal Holdings Limited has agreed to be acquired by Caterpillar Inc. through a Scheme of Arrangement valuing the company at over $1.1 billion, offering shareholders a 32.6% premium. The deal awaits regulatory and shareholder approvals, marking a significant consolidation in mining software technology.