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MC Mining has announced a temporary suspension of operations at Uitkomst Colliery starting March 2026, aiming to curb ongoing losses while preserving the asset's future potential.

Aura Consolidated Group and Qoria Limited have announced a merger to create AXQ, a global leader in digital safety and cybersecurity, backed by a US$75 million equity raise and targeting strong growth and innovation.

Aura Consolidated Group Inc. is set to acquire Qoria Limited in a landmark $3 billion merger, creating a global leader in digital safety solutions with a new ASX listing under the ticker AXQ.

GreenTech Metals has completed a transformative acquisition of a majority interest in the Munni Munni platinum group elements project in Western Australia, with drilling underway to verify and expand historic resources.

Aura Energy has successfully raised A$20 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement, aiming to accelerate development at its Tiris Uranium Project amid rising global uranium demand.

Yowie Group has landed a three-year seasonal licence to produce and distribute beloved Australian confectionery brands Violet Crumble, Polly Waffle, and FruChocs across Australia and New Zealand, targeting $6.5 million in net sales.

Great Divide Mining has completed its acquisition of the remaining Challenger Mines shares, gaining full ownership and setting a revised, sole-funded development plan targeting initial cashflow by the end of Q3 FY26.

Hot Chili Limited has launched a A$40 million private placement to accelerate development of its Fuego copper project in Costa Rica, issuing shares at a discount to recent prices. The capital raise aims to boost exploration and feasibility studies while enhancing liquidity on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Venari Minerals has announced a maiden inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 3.03 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent at its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, positioning it as a major new lithium contender in North America.

Bellavista Resources has announced a transformative acquisition of a 70% interest in the Pickle Crow Gold Project in Ontario, Canada, alongside a A$25 million equity raise to fund exploration and development.

Bellavista Resources Ltd has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the high-grade Pickle Crow Gold Project in Ontario, Canada, boasting a 2.8 million ounce inferred resource at 7.2g/t gold. The company is also raising up to A$25 million to fund aggressive exploration and development.

Bellavista Resources Ltd has agreed to acquire up to 80% of the Pickle Crow Gold Project in Ontario, Canada, adding a 2.8 million ounce inferred gold resource at 7.2g/t to its portfolio. The company is raising A$25 million to fund aggressive exploration and development activities.

Mamba Exploration Limited has inked a deal to acquire a majority interest in the underexplored Meeka East Gold Project in Western Australia’s prolific Murchison Goldfield, backed by a $2 million capital raise to fund early-stage exploration.

Mamba Exploration Limited has agreed to acquire a 70% interest in the Meeka East Gold Project in Western Australia’s Murchison Goldfield, supported by a $2 million capital raise to fund exploration activities.

Pursuit Minerals has delivered a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study for its Rio Grande Sur lithium project in Argentina, confirming strong economics and a maiden Ore Reserve. The company also secured a A$7 million capital raise to advance development.

Arcadia Minerals has secured a binding term sheet with Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services, granting Xinhai an exclusive option to advance the Swanson Tantalum Project in Namibia towards production through a strategic partnership and investment.

Actinogen Medical has raised approximately $17 million through a share placement and purchase plan to fund the completion of its pivotal XanaMIA Alzheimer’s trial following encouraging interim results.

FireFly Metals has agreed to sell its Ontario gold assets, including a 70% stake in the Pickle Crow Project, to Bellavista Resources for up to A$86.1 million in scrip. FireFly shareholders will receive Bellavista shares, maintaining exposure to the assets while FireFly focuses on its copper-gold ambitions.

FireFly Metals has agreed to sell its Ontario gold assets to Bellavista Resources for up to A$86.1 million in shares and performance rights, unlocking value for shareholders while focusing on its copper-gold growth strategy.

First Au Limited has reported strong initial assay results from its Phase 3 drilling at the Gimlet Gold Project, confirming high-grade gold mineralisation and setting the stage for a resource upgrade.

Kingfisher Mining’s December 2025 drilling at the Copper Blow IOCG prospect near Broken Hill confirms strong, continuous high-grade copper-gold mineralisation, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate.

PYC Therapeutics has launched a A$653 million capital raising to fund the clinical advancement of four RNA-based drug candidates targeting genetic diseases with significant unmet needs. The raise extends the company’s cash runway to 2030, supporting key clinical milestones and a transition to commercialisation.

PYC Therapeutics has launched a substantial $653 million equity raise to fund clinical trials for four promising drug candidates targeting genetic diseases. This capital injection aims to advance the company’s pipeline through critical human efficacy milestones.

Cyclopharm has reported a record $32.3 million in operating revenue for FY2025, led by explosive growth in its U.S. Technegas market following FDA approval. The company reaffirms its ambitious target of 250–300 U.S. installations by mid-2026 amid strong clinical momentum.