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Arafura Rare Earths has secured a non-binding Letter of Interest from the US Export-Import Bank for up to US$300 million to support its Nolans Project, enhancing the US rare earth supply chain and national security.

Northern Minerals has received coordinated, conditional support from Australian and US government agencies for up to US$230 million in funding to develop its Browns Range heavy rare earths project, a key step in diversifying global supply chains.

Imagion Biosystems has made significant strides toward filing an IND application for its MagSense® HER2 breast cancer imaging agent, supported by positive FDA feedback and a recent $3.5 million capital raise to fund upcoming clinical trials.

Pilot Energy has secured crucial environmental approval to conduct a 3D seismic survey offshore Perth Basin, propelling its exploration and farmout ambitions forward while supporting carbon storage initiatives.

Tasman Resources has raised $2 million through a two-tranche placement to fund a promising drilling campaign at Parkinson Dam and broaden its project portfolio, alongside appointing a new director to steer its strategic ambitions.

Charger Metals has initiated a 3,000m drilling program at its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project, fully funded by Rio Tinto Exploration, targeting multiple high-priority lithium and gold prospects. This follows a recent maiden resource estimate and aims to unlock further potential in a prolific Western Australian region.

Moho Resources has raised $2 million through a share placement to fund an extensive drilling and sampling campaign at its Bush Chook Project, aiming to validate historical gold anomalies and expand its resource base.

Victory Metals reports substantial grade increases in terbium, dysprosium, and scandium at its North Stanmore Project, leveraging a simple beneficiation method that enhances strategic supply prospects amid tightening Chinese export controls.

VHM Limited has obtained conditional financial backing of up to A$379 million from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank to advance its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project in Victoria.

Veris Limited has reversed its FY24 loss to post a $2.0 million profit before tax in FY25, driven by digital growth and strategic acquisitions. The company’s focus on higher-margin consulting and advisory services underpins a positive outlook for FY26.

Connected Minerals reports robust Phase 2 drilling results at its Etango North-East uranium project in Namibia, with 17 of 23 holes returning economic uranium grades and confirming promising geological parallels to a world-class deposit.

Helloworld Travel Limited has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in Mobile Travel Holdings, fully owning the mobile travel agency and significantly boosting its transaction volume.

Findi Limited updates FY26 guidance with over A$100 million revenue forecast, announces acquisition of Sphere loyalty platform, and advances IPO plans on Bombay Stock Exchange.

Findi Limited has arranged a new A$30 million debt facility and agreed to acquire Sphere, enhancing its digital payments ecosystem ahead of a planned FY27 Indian IPO. Despite short-term challenges, the company projects strong revenue growth and operational momentum in FY26.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export Import Bank to finance up to A$200 million for its Stage 2 Commercial Magnesium Plant, aiming to strengthen critical mineral supply chains for the U.S.

Dart Mining continues to reveal promising antimony mineralisation at its Coonambula project in Queensland, aligning with the new Australia-USA critical minerals pact. Assay results are pending, but visual drilling intercepts suggest significant potential.

Power Minerals Limited is set to embark on an extensive drilling campaign at its Santa Anna Project in Brazil, aiming to expand high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation zones. The program kicks off with 2,000m of reverse circulation drilling in November 2025, paving the way for deeper exploration in 2026.

PYC Therapeutics has kicked off a global Phase 1b repeat dose study of its investigational drug PYC-001 targeting Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, a rare genetic eye disease with no current treatments. Initial dosing has begun, with key data expected in the second half of 2026.

Iondrive Limited has inked a binding term sheet with LAT66 Limited to apply its innovative Deep Eutectic Solvent technology to cobalt-rich concentrates from Finland’s Kuusamo projects, marking a strategic step beyond battery recycling into primary mineral processing.

Tartana Minerals reports promising copper and gold assay results at Muscleville, near its Tartana Copper Mine, while expanding its exploration footprint with the acquisition of the Molloy Regional Project in Far North Queensland.

Nexsen Limited has initiated clinical trials for its StrepSure® GBS Rapid Sensor, a next-generation diagnostic device aimed at improving maternal health outcomes. The trial's success could pave the way for regulatory approval and early market penetration by the second half of 2026.

Andean Silver’s latest drilling at Cerro Bayo reveals exceptionally high-grade silver and gold well outside existing resource boundaries, hinting at significant resource expansion potential. The discovery of new mineralised lodes and extensions near the processing hub marks a pivotal step toward advancing the project.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported strong FY25 results with significant lending growth and profit increases, while expanding its SME banking footprint and advancing technology. The bank sets confident FY26 guidance amid strategic board changes.

Trek Metals reports visible gold in diamond core and confirms widespread anomalous gold in RC assays, boosting the prospectivity of its Christmas Creek Gold Project in Western Australia.