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Recharge Metals Limited has launched a pro-rata entitlement issue to raise $2.06 million, alongside a $3.97 million placement and a strategic acquisition of the Sunset Well Project in Western Australia. The capital raising aims to fund exploration and working capital, but shareholders face significant dilution and funding risks.

PYC Therapeutics reported a narrowed half-year loss of $22.8 million while progressing four RNA drug candidates through clinical stages. The company announced a major $653 million capital raising to extend its cash runway to 2030 and support ongoing development.

Apiam Animal Health has officially become a wholly owned subsidiary of Adamantem Capital's entities following a scheme of arrangement, with shareholders receiving a special dividend and a mix of cash and shares. The company will soon be delisted from the ASX.

Havilah Resources has secured a $31.5 million cash payment and $15 million in exploration funding from Sandfire Resources, accelerating plans for drilling and development around the Kalkaroo copper-gold deposit in South Australia.

Atlantic Lithium has addressed recent share price volatility, linking it to shareholder speculation over the imminent ratification of its Ewoyaa Mining Lease in Ghana and rising lithium prices, while confirming the end of takeover discussions.

White Cliff Minerals has agreed to sell its Great Bear Project in Canada for A$5.8 million, while announcing key board appointments to support its next growth phase.

Perennial Investment Management has launched the Ziller Global Fund Active ETF (ASX: ZILR), targeting high-growth global companies led by exceptional founders. The fund aims to deliver absolute returns above the MSCI All Country World Index over a typical five-year horizon.

L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited reports a remarkable half-year turnaround with a 609% jump in net profit, driven by a new investment manager and a refreshed strategy. The company also declares a fully franked interim dividend as it completes a major equity raise and portfolio transition.

Nickel Industries reported a reduced loss after tax of $41.2 million for 2025, underpinned by steady production and strategic progress on its ENC HPAL project and sustainability initiatives.

Hydrocarbon Dynamics Limited (HCD) is set to transform its business by acquiring the Great Bear Copper-Gold-Silver-Uranium Project in Canada, backed by a $5.5 million capital raise and plans to re-list on the ASX under a new name.

Morella Corporation has raised A$2.1 million through a placement to fund drilling at its Mt Edon Rubidium–Lithium Project, marking a key step toward defining a maiden mineral resource estimate.

Conrad Asia Energy has triggered a US$5 million milestone payment from PT Nations Natuna Barat, marking a key step towards production at the Mako gas field targeted for late 2027. The company also resolved a cash call dispute with Empyrean, strengthening its financial footing.

Aerometrex Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with record revenue growth and a dramatic increase in EBITDA, signalling strong operational momentum as it advances its SaaS transition.

TMK Energy Limited reveals strong pilot well results and a robust phased development plan for its Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas project in Mongolia, underpinned by independently certified resources and strategic partnerships.

Data#3 Limited reported a robust first half for FY26 with gross sales rising 9.1% to $1.55 billion and net profit climbing 3.7% to $23.17 million, underpinned by strong demand in infrastructure and AI-related solutions.

Lodestar Minerals has reported high-grade heavy rare earth element assays up to 3.73% TREO from its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona, significantly surpassing previous results and highlighting its strategic potential in the US critical minerals landscape.

Metal Bank Limited has intersected thick, high-grade near-surface graphite adjacent to its Millennium copper-cobalt-gold resource in northwest Queensland, potentially adding a valuable critical mineral to the project.

Stellar Resources has announced a significant 41% increase in the Queen Hill Mineral Resource Estimate, pushing the total contained tin at its Heemskirk Tin Project beyond 100,000 tonnes. This milestone underscores the project’s status as Australia’s highest-grade undeveloped tin resource.

WAM Active Limited has successfully closed an oversubscribed entitlement offer, raising $70.7 million and increasing its asset base by over 84%, enhancing liquidity and market presence.

Lumos Diagnostics has hit a key enrollment milestone in its BARDA-funded paediatric study for FebriDx®, unlocking a US$720,000 payment and edging closer to FDA expansion.

DigitalX Limited is launching a strategic investment program with up to A$30 million to diversify beyond Bitcoin accumulation, targeting profitable digital asset infrastructure businesses.

Tartana Minerals is advancing its strategic metals portfolio in Far North Queensland with a robust 2026 drilling program and ongoing copper sulphate production, aiming to unlock significant resource potential across silver, gold, and copper assets.

Close the Loop Limited reported a significant half-year loss driven by intangible asset impairments, yet underlying operations show promise with packaging sales up 18% and positive adjusted earnings.

Gorilla Gold reports a standout 49m intercept at 2.5g/t gold outside the current Sovereign Deposit resource, signalling fresh growth potential at its Comet Vale project in Western Australia.