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Diablo Resources has completed drilling at its Phoenix Copper Project and is progressing high-grade silver-antimony exploration at Star Range, positioning itself to capitalize on growing US critical minerals demand.

HITIQ Limited and Sportscover have forged an exclusive partnership to embed PROTEQT™, a cutting-edge concussion management system, into Sportscover’s sports insurance policies, starting with Hockey Australia and set to expand further.

Emperor Energy appoints Tim Handley as Managing Director to spearhead the Judith Gas Field's next phase, including the critical Judith-2 appraisal well planned for Q3 2026.

Elsight Limited has landed a substantial US$21.2 million contract for early 2026 deliveries, marking a dramatic increase in forward orders and reinforcing its role in the global defence and uncrewed systems sector.

EcoGraf Limited has secured key prospecting licences for its Golden Eagle Project in Tanzania, triggering a $9 million farm-in agreement with global gold giant AngloGold Ashanti. This partnership positions EcoGraf to benefit from exploration upside while focusing on its core graphite business.

Metal Powder Works has formalized a partnership with Austal USA to develop custom metal powders for US Navy additive manufacturing, positioning MPW within a critical defense supply chain.

Far East Gold has expanded its diamond drilling program at the Sua Prospect in Indonesia following impressive high-grade gold assay results, aiming to unlock further resource potential.

Austral Resources has been granted the Canyon EPM 28881, establishing a strategic 6km copper oxide exploration corridor adjacent to its Mt Kelly and McLeod Hill operations. The new tenement offers promising undrilled copper oxide mineralisation and sets the stage for a 2026 drilling campaign aimed at expanding Austral’s resource base.

Treasury Wine Estates moderates its first-half fiscal 2026 outlook due to softer US and China markets, unveiling a major transformation program targeting $100 million in annual cost savings starting next year.

Treasury Wine Estates moderates growth forecasts due to softening demand in key US and China markets, unveiling a major transformation program and cost-saving measures to safeguard brand strength and profitability.

Island Pharmaceuticals has inked a Master Service Agreement with Texas Biomedical Research Institute, enhancing its strategic position to advance Galidesivir through the FDA Animal Rule pathway. This partnership aligns with US government priorities on viral threats and sets the stage for a planned clinical program in early 2026.

Saturn Metals has released a positive Pre-Feasibility Study for its Apollo Hill Gold Project, outlining a 14-year open pit mine with a maiden Ore Reserve of 1.59 million ounces and strong financial returns. The study supports a move to Definitive Feasibility Study with full funding secured through that phase.

Proteomics International has secured a US patent for its PromarkerEso blood test, a pioneering diagnostic tool for early detection of esophageal adenocarcinoma, marking a critical step toward commercialisation in the world’s largest healthcare market.

Liberty Metals has exercised its option to acquire full ownership of a strategically significant portfolio of Brazilian critical minerals projects, positioning itself firmly in the global supply chain for titanium and rare earth elements.

Lincoln Minerals has entered a collaboration with SCN Canada to explore the use of its high-purity graphite in small modular nuclear reactors, aiming to tap into emerging clean energy markets.

White Cliff Minerals expands its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut with 1.75km of confirmed sedimentary copper mineralisation and identifies promising new geophysical anomalies for future drilling.

True North Copper has released final assay results from its Aquila prospect, confirming continuous high-grade copper-cobalt-silver mineralisation extending at least 250 metres deep and 900 metres along strike. The discovery underscores the significant growth potential of the Mt Oxide district.

Marmota Limited has successfully completed an expanded Stage 2 drilling program at its Greenewood gold discovery, pushing total drilling beyond 25,000 metres in under six months. The program continues to reveal high-grade gold intersections, reinforcing Greenewood’s status as a major new find in South Australia’s Gawler Craton.

Nanoveu’s subsidiary EMASS has completed the design phase of its cutting-edge 16nm ECS-DoT Edge AI system-on-chip, moving closer to fabrication and silicon validation that could redefine ultra-low-power AI at the edge.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has reported significant high-grade drill results from its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project, including a new mineralized zone and confirmation of robust mineralization at depth. These findings reinforce the project’s strategic value amid tightening global antimony supply.

Cedar Woods Properties has raised its FY26 net profit guidance to at least 20% growth, driven by strong sales and faster project delivery, setting the stage for record earnings and higher dividends.

Metals Australia has successfully expanded its Manindi West Vanadium-Titanium-Magnetite (VTM) discovery, confirming mineralisation over a strike length exceeding 1,000 metres and intersecting significant mineralisation in 13 of 14 drill holes. Early metallurgical results show promise for commercially attractive concentrate products, with further assay results pending.

Lindian Resources has optimised its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, increasing ore processing capacity by 25% and appointing Obsideo as the design and construction contractor for its processing plant. This upgrade significantly enhances the project's financial outlook while keeping capital costs within budget.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has produced a high-grade mixed rare earth carbonate with 52.5% total rare earth oxides and 41.5% magnet rare earth oxides from its Ema Project field trials, validating a low-capital in-situ recovery process.