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Lithium Energy Limited has launched an extensive infill drilling campaign to merge its adjacent Burke and Mt Dromedary graphite deposits into a single high-grade resource, aiming to strengthen its position amid tightening Chinese export controls on graphite materials.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited has appointed renowned PFAS litigation expert Robert Bilott to its Advisory Board, aiming to accelerate commercialisation of its innovative remediation technology. This strategic move coincides with shareholder approval of ECT’s acquisition of Terrajoule Pty Ltd.

Environmental Clean Technologies (ECT) has taken a major step in tackling the global PFAS contamination crisis by acquiring Rice University’s Flash Joule Heating technology and appointing renowned PFAS attorney Robert Bilott to its advisory board.

EDU Holdings has significantly raised its FY25 financial outlook following strong enrolments and cost efficiencies, while announcing a selective buy-back of 12.5% of its shares from major investors.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering’s subsidiary Heyday has lost a $22 million arbitration claim related to the WestConnex M5 tunnel project, forcing a major write-off and a steep cut to FY26 earnings guidance.

Big River Industries Ltd has announced a fully underwritten renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately $10 million, aimed at funding its acquisition of John’s Building Supplies, a leading Western Australian building materials distributor. The offer opens on December 8 and closes on December 17, 2025.

Victory Metals reports breakthrough kinetic leach results at North Stanmore, extracting ~80% of rare earths in 30 minutes versus the previous 4-hour benchmark, promising lower costs and stronger project economics.

African Gold Limited has entered into a binding agreement for acquisition by Montage Gold Corp. in an all-scrip deal valuing African Gold at a significant premium. The transaction aims to combine key Côte d’Ivoire gold assets under one larger entity.

Ausgold Limited’s latest drilling results from the Katanning Gold Project reveal high-grade gold mineralisation beyond current resources, underscoring significant growth potential. The ongoing 44,000m drilling campaign is validating and expanding the project’s resource base in Western Australia.

Minerals 260 Limited has doubled the Mineral Resource Estimate for its Bullabulling Gold Project to 4.5 million ounces, positioning it among Australia’s top gold assets. The update follows extensive 2025 drilling and sets the stage for a Pre-Feasibility Study targeting production by late 2028.

Imagion Biosystems is set to submit its Investigational New Drug application for the MagSense® HER2 breast cancer imaging agent in December 2025, paving the way for a Phase 2 clinical trial in early 2026. Collaboration with Wayne State University has refined the trial design, promising improved patient safety and diagnostic precision.

Evion Group has landed a significant A$1.5 million order to supply expandable graphite to a major US graphite supply chain company, reinforcing its position as a trusted non-Chinese supplier amid growing demand.

GreenTech Metals has agreed to acquire a majority interest in the Munni Munni Platinum Group Elements-Copper-Nickel project in Western Australia, consolidating a large tenure package and positioning itself for a resource upgrade and exploration program.

Big River Industries Ltd (ASX, BRI) is set to acquire John’s Building Supplies, a leading Western Australian distributor, in a $17 million deal that promises immediate earnings accretion and strategic growth in the WA market.

Zenith Minerals’ initial drilling at Dulcie North confirms the continuity and scale of a shear-hosted gold system, aligning closely with its Exploration Target and setting the stage for a maiden JORC resource estimate.

Cauldron Energy has reported further high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Manyingee North prospect, extending the known resource and highlighting the Yanrey Project's growing significance in Australia's uranium landscape.

Big River Industries is set to acquire John’s Building Supplies for up to $17 million, backed by a fully underwritten $10 million entitlement offer to fund the deal. This move strengthens Big River’s presence in Western Australia’s growing building materials market.

Manuka Resources has signed a term sheet for a US$22.5 million loan facility to fund the restart of silver and gold production at its Wonawinta Silver Mine, targeting first production in Q2 2026. This financing complements a recent capital raise and aims to strengthen the company’s balance sheet ahead of production.

Conrad Asia Energy has secured transformative funding and a farm-down deal for its Mako gas field, setting the stage for first gas production by late 2027 amid soaring Indonesian gas demand.

Ovanti Limited’s U.S. BNPL arm, Flote, has signed a Letter of Intent with Nasdaq-listed Miluna Acquisition Corp for a $300 million valuation, aiming for a Nasdaq listing while preserving Ovanti’s majority ownership.

Power Minerals has completed the acquisition of the Santa Anna Niobium-REE-Gallium Project in Brazil, positioning itself as a key South American clean energy metals explorer. A substantial drilling campaign is set to define the project's resource potential.

Horizon Gold reports significant shallow gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Gum Creek Project in Western Australia, alongside ongoing deep drilling and a progressing feasibility study.

Tuas Limited reported a robust FY25 with significant revenue and earnings growth, driven by subscriber gains in mobile and fibre broadband. The company is poised for a transformative leap pending regulatory approval of its acquisition of M1 Limited.

Bass Oil’s latest Triassic gas study reveals promising new structural features around the Kiwi gas discovery, suggesting a valuable new commercial hub in the northern Cooper Basin.