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Lion Rock Minerals confirms coarse monazite crystals in residual soils at its Minta Est project, validating its exploration model and advancing its rare-earths ambitions. The milestone achievement also triggers the issuance of 500 million deferred shares to vendors.

Next Science Limited’s shares have been suspended from ASX trading due to insufficient ongoing operations following the disposal of its main business. The suspension raises questions about the company’s future direction and compliance with listing rules.

Chariot Resources has inked a non-binding MOU with Shanghai GreatPower to collaborate on lithium offtake, financing, and processing in Nigeria, marking a significant step in developing the country’s lithium sector.

Northern Star Resources has revised down its FY26 gold production guidance following a challenging December quarter marked by equipment failures and operational disruptions across key sites.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has defied extreme wet-season weather in NW Queensland to deliver copper production above budget and guidance in Q4 2025, showcasing operational resilience and strong risk management.

Elsight has transitioned from development to production with its new Aura communications platform, delivering initial units to a leading defence contractor and expanding its U.S. presence amid a strong financial turnaround in 2025.

AdAlta Limited and its subsidiary AdCella have partnered with Shanghai Cell Therapy Group to co-develop a pioneering CAR-T cancer therapy targeting solid tumours outside China. This collaboration aims to bring a novel, armored immunotherapy with promising clinical results to global markets.

Nickel Industries has secured a strategic partner in Sphere Corp., which will acquire a 10% interest in the ENC HPAL project and enter into a nickel offtake agreement, marking a significant step into Western aerospace markets.

Hansen Technologies has completed its acquisition of UK-based Digitalk for approximately A$66.4 million, a move expected to immediately enhance its earnings and strengthen its foothold in the communications software sector.