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Regal Partners Limited reported a robust 16% growth in Funds Under Management (FUM) to $20.9 billion by the end of 2025, driven by strong client inflows and solid investment returns. The company’s total FUM and commitments climbed 21% to $22 billion, reflecting broad-based demand across multiple asset strategies.

Central Petroleum has completed its acquisition of strategic interests in the Otway and Cooper Basins, setting the stage for a multi-well exploration campaign starting in the second half of 2026.

Elsight Limited capped 2025 with record quarterly revenue and a substantial US$21.2 million contract, signalling robust growth and expanding global defence engagements heading into 2026.

European Lithium has agreed to acquire US-based titanium company Velta Holding in an all-scrip transaction, marking a strategic diversification beyond lithium into critical materials.

AUB Group Limited has announced the acquisition of a 95.9% stake in UK-based PIHL Holdings Limited (Prestige) for AUD 432 million, significantly expanding its UK retail insurance broking footprint. To fund this strategic move, AUB is launching a fully underwritten AUD 400 million institutional placement alongside a share purchase plan.

Toubani Resources is poised to begin construction on its Kobada Gold Project in Mali after securing key environmental approvals and a substantial financing package. The company is advancing rapidly towards becoming a major gold producer in Africa.

Argent Minerals has launched its 2026 diamond drilling campaign at the Kempfield Silver-Polymetallic Project, aiming to extend known mineralisation and explore new high-priority zones. The program sets the stage for a year of significant newsflow and potential resource expansion.

Magnetic Resources NL has upgraded its Lady Julie Gold Project resource to 2.24 million ounces, with over 80% now in the Indicated category, positioning the company closer to development readiness. The LJN4 deposit remains a standout as one of Western Australia’s largest and highest-grade undeveloped open pit gold deposits.

Bindi Metals has reported impressive high-grade gold and silver assays from surface sampling at its Ravni Gold Project in Serbia, setting the stage for imminent drilling activities. With assays up to 48.7 g/t gold and 181 g/t silver, the project shows promising signs of a robust epithermal system.

Talius Group reported a positive operating cash flow for the December quarter, alongside a 3% rise in subscriptions and a $4 million capital placement. The company also announced a CEO succession and expanded its international footprint with new pilot programs.

Sentinel Metals has successfully launched on the ASX and completed a maiden exploration program at its Columbia Gold Project, identifying promising new drill targets for a substantial upcoming campaign.

Boab Metals has secured 100% ownership of the Sorby Hills Silver-Lead-Zinc Project, fully funding the operation and setting sights on first production in the second half of 2027.

Venari Minerals reports significant metallurgical improvements at its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, achieving a 46.2% lithium grade upgrade and enhanced recovery through innovative pre-soaking techniques. The company also engages expert consultants to refine processing ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

Raiz Invest has reported a record $2.1 billion in funds under management, driven by strong growth in its Plus and Kids products, while outlining an ambitious 2026 roadmap featuring AI enhancements and new trading capabilities.

TMK Energy Limited has delivered a record-breaking quarter of gas production alongside significant cost reductions, setting the stage for a pivotal year focused on commercialising its vast resource base through new partnerships.

Apollo Minerals has regained its exploration permit for the Couflens Project in southern France, unlocking access to the historic Salau tungsten-gold mine and promising significant exploration upside amid rising commodity prices.

Fulcrum Lithium has expanded its Alkali Flats lithium project and advanced metallurgical testing, while securing permits for a major Phase 3 drilling campaign, all against a backdrop of soaring lithium carbonate prices.

IODM Limited has secured a significant commercial agreement with Convera to provide its Connect platform to a major UK university, expected to add $600,000 annually from April 2026.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has emerged strongly from a 26-month ASX suspension, delivering robust copper production and sales that beat expectations in the December 2025 quarter. The company’s strategic acquisitions and exploration efforts position it for growth in 2026.

Terra Metals has announced a breakthrough high-grade platinum group metal discovery at its Southwest Prospect within the Dante Project, with drillhole SWT008 returning grades up to 52.97 g/t PGE3 from near surface. This discovery signals a potentially large, continuous magmatic sulfide system with promising scale and open-pit development potential.

VBX Limited’s latest metallurgical optimisation for the Wuudagu bauxite project reveals significant improvements in product recovery and quality, paving the way for increased production capacity and reduced operational costs.

Tungsten Mining has successfully raised $53 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement, positioning itself to advance its critical tungsten projects amid rising commodity prices.

OzAurum Resources reports robust, shallow high-grade gold results from its James Stage 1 open pit drilling, reinforcing confidence in near-term development and hinting at significant expansion potential.

InVert Graphite has reported further high-grade graphite drill results from its Kumba prospect in Tanzania, revealing wide zones of mineralisation with grades up to 14.9% Total Graphitic Carbon. Drilling is temporarily paused for the wet season, with additional assay results pending.