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Kairos Minerals has been granted a 21-year mining lease for its 1.4 million ounce Mt York Gold Project in Western Australia, marking a pivotal step towards advancing the project into production.

Axel REE Limited's latest magnesium sulphate leach tests at the Paraíso target confirm robust rare earth grades and a magnet-rich basket, underpinning a modular in-situ leach development at the Caladão Project in Brazil.

Neurotech International has secured ethics approval to launch its Beyond Harmony Phase 3 clinical trial of NTI164 for autism spectrum disorder, marking a key step toward regulatory submissions in Australia and the US.

EV Resources has launched its first-ever diamond drilling program at the Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, aiming to unlock the potential of a historically high-grade mineral system. The company is also refining assay methods to ensure accurate measurement of antimony content.

Corporate Travel Management's founder Jamie Pherous retires, handing over leadership to Ana Pedersen as the company navigates accounting challenges and aims to relist on the ASX.

FortifAI Limited has completed its acquisition of FastAI Pty Ltd, gaining control of the innovative Nol8 technology and appointing seasoned executive Yosef Keret as director and Celerriem CEO.

Emyria Limited reports that approximately 67% of patients treated for PTSD remain in remission over 12 months post-treatment, highlighting the potential for lasting recovery and cost-effective care.

CurveBeam AI has received the first A$4 million tranche of a planned A$10 million strategic investment from a leading Chinese orthopaedic device company, marking a significant step in its expansion into the Chinese market.

Adavale Resources has raised $5.15 million in a strongly supported placement to fund an expanded drilling program at its London Victoria Gold Mine and advance regional exploration efforts.

West Wits Mining has announced a substantial 44% increase in its gold resource at the Witwatersrand Basin Project, boosting the total to 7.24 million ounces and setting the stage for imminent production at Qala Shallows.

Pivotal Metals has revealed ore sorting test results at its Horden Lake project that deliver up to a 2.1 times uplift in copper grade, promising substantial cost savings and flexible development options in Quebec’s Tier 1 mining jurisdiction.

The Mozambique Government’s approval to restart the TotalEnergies-led LNG project has accelerated construction and workforce mobilisation, positioning RBR Group to capitalise on significant near-term opportunities.

Imagion Biosystems has submitted its Investigational New Drug application to the U.S. FDA for its MagSense® HER2 Imaging Agent, marking a pivotal step toward launching a Phase 2 clinical trial for breast cancer detection.

Brightstar Resources has successfully raised $180 million through a $175 million institutional placement and a $5 million share purchase plan, fully funding its Goldfields development and advancing the Sandstone project towards a final investment decision.

Fortuna Metals has confirmed significant high-grade rutile mineralisation across broad areas of its Mkanda project in Malawi, with 675 drill holes completed and assays pending for the majority. The discovery positions the company alongside a world-class deposit and taps into surging demand for titanium in robotics.

Orthocell Ltd reports steady progress in commercialising its nerve repair product Remplir in the US, with sales growth, expanded distributor networks, and manufacturing upgrades underpinning its path to profitability.

Strickland Metals has reported compelling new drilling results at its Gradina Deposit in Serbia, revealing strong gold and base metal mineralisation that extends beyond the existing 1.2 million ounce resource. These findings highlight significant growth potential within the Rogozna Project.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has secured a second Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research to test its RECCE 327 Gel in burn wound infection models, underscoring growing military interest in its synthetic anti-infectives.

Arika Resources has agreed to acquire the remaining 20% stake in its flagship Yundamindra and Kookynie gold projects, consolidating full ownership and positioning itself for accelerated exploration in Western Australia’s prolific goldfields.

Barton Gold Holdings has initiated an 8,000m drilling campaign at its Challenger Gold Project, aiming to upgrade resources and deliver a Definitive Feasibility Study by mid-2026. This move sets the stage for restarting the Central Gawler Mill and advancing multiple regional assets.

Peak Processing Limited has completed a strategic rebrand and organisational restructure, securing new long-term manufacturing agreements and expanding product listings to strengthen its foothold in North America's regulated cannabis beverage markets.

Memphasys Limited secures significant repeat orders from Hamad Medical Corporation, marking a pivotal expansion of its Felix™ system across the MENA region.

Nex Metals Explorations has agreed to sell its 20% interest in the Arika Joint Venture for $2.5 million cash plus shares in Arika Resources, refocusing on its Kookynie Tailings Project and new opportunities in Egypt’s Eastern Desert.

Sierra Nevada Gold Inc (ASX – SNX) reports compelling rock chip sampling results at its As Safra Copper-Gold Project in Saudi Arabia, confirming historic high-grade mineralisation and identifying priority drill targets ahead of a planned 5,000m drilling campaign.