🔥 Wednesday 15 October 2025 Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Astral Resources reports strong assay results from 29 additional holes at Theia Deposit, confirming broad zones of high-grade gold consistent with its existing resource model. The ongoing in-fill drilling program advances the Mandilla Gold Project towards production readiness.

Ainsworth Game Technology has lodged a supplementary statement supporting Novomatic’s unconditional takeover bid, even as its CEO resigns amid regulatory hurdles. The board unanimously recommends acceptance, with the offer deemed fair by an independent expert.

iTech Minerals has delineated a significant antimony and gold mineralised corridor spanning over 6km by 2km at its Reynolds Range project in the Northern Territory, supported by detailed historical soil sampling and recent high-grade rock chip assays. The company is poised to commence drilling at key prospects following imminent government approvals.

Iltani Resources has locked in an $8 million investment from Queensland’s government-backed QIC fund to fast-track its Orient Silver-Indium Project, positioning the company at the forefront of critical minerals development in Northern Queensland.

Vinyl Group Ltd reports a striking 190% revenue surge in FY25 and a record Q1 FY26, setting sights on its first EBITDA-positive quarter by mid-2026.

Ryder Capital Limited celebrated its 10th year on the ASX with robust FY25 results, including a 27.5% pre-tax NTA growth and a new quarterly dividend policy increasing payouts by 20%. The company also renewed its investment management agreement for five years.

Articore Group Limited has reported its first profitable quarter in four years, delivering a $0.8 million EBIT in 1QFY26 and reaffirming its FY26 guidance amid strategic investments in AI and new product launches.

Jumbo Interactive has acquired UK-based Dream Car Giveaways for A$109.9 million, marking its entry into the fast-growing UK prize draw market and establishing a significant B2C presence internationally.

Jumbo Interactive has completed a strategic acquisition of UK-based Dream Car Giveaways, marking its entry into the rapidly growing UK prize draw market. The deal, valued at nearly A$110 million, positions Jumbo to leverage its digital lottery expertise internationally.

Vinyl Group Ltd reported a 37% jump in quarterly revenue alongside significant cost reductions, setting the stage for an EBITDA-positive quarter in Q2 FY26. The company also advanced a key equity conversion deal with Songtradr, signaling strategic balance sheet strengthening.

TerraCom Limited has extended the life of its Blair Athol Mine to 2033, supported by a robust 2025 JORC Code Resource and Reserve update. This reinforces the mine’s status as a low-cost, long-life asset underpinning stable cash flow and growth potential.

Proteomics International has expanded its partnership with the University of Melbourne and Royal Women’s Hospital to further validate and develop its PromarkerEndo blood test, aiming to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis.

DroneShield has launched DroneSentry-C2 Enterprise, a SaaS platform designed for national-scale counter-drone command, with its first paid deployment set for early 2026 on the Eastern NATO flank.

Bank of Queensland reported a robust FY25 with 12% growth in cash earnings and significant progress in its digital banking and branch conversion initiatives. The bank’s focus on productivity and specialist business lending underpins its optimistic outlook despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

Sun Silver Limited’s 2025 drilling program at Maverick Springs continues to reveal extensive high-grade silver-gold mineralisation, reinforcing the project’s status as a major precious metals resource in Nevada.

Argenica Therapeutics reports encouraging functional improvements in stroke patients treated with ARG-007, setting the stage for a targeted Phase 2b trial focused on patient-centered outcomes.

Bank of Queensland reports a 12% rise in cash earnings for FY25 despite a 53% drop in statutory profit due to one-off impairments and restructuring. The bank’s strategic pivot towards commercial lending and digital transformation underpins improved operational performance and shareholder returns.

Patronus Resources confirms exceptional uranium grades from recent drilling at Thunderball, revealing a new geological model that could unlock over 30km of prospective ground in the Pine Creek Project.

Everest Metals has signed a strategic MOU with Arlington Innovation Partners to access U.S. government non-dilutive funding and partnerships, advancing its Mt Edon critical minerals project focused on rubidium and lithium.

Metallium Limited announces a breakthrough rare earth recovery method using Flash Joule Heating with chlorination, promising faster, cleaner recycling of critical metals from magnet waste and advancing U.S. supply chain independence.

Empire Resources has announced a maiden inferred mineral resource for its A-Zone deposit within the Yuinmery Project, adding significant copper and gold tonnage to its portfolio and opening new development avenues.

Red Mountain Mining reports impressive rock chip assay results from its Armidale Antimony-Gold Project in NSW, revealing strong antimony grades up to 36.3% and gold presence, while advancing exploration efforts in both Australia and the US.

GenusPlus Group has secured three major contracts worth around $60 million from Fortescue Metals Group to build critical power infrastructure supporting Fortescue’s ambitious decarbonisation goals in Western Australia.