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Peppermint Innovation has attracted a strategic A$2.1 million investment from key Philippine payments companies, accelerating its digital wallet platform’s growth in the country’s fast-evolving market.

Nexalis Therapeutics has initiated its Phase 1 trial for IRX-616a, an inhaled cannabidiol treatment aimed at panic disorder, marking a significant step in developing rapid-onset anxiety therapies.

Terra Metals’ latest drilling results at the Dante Project confirm one of Australia’s largest titanium-vanadium-copper-platinum group metal systems, showcasing thick, continuous mineralisation and promising metallurgical potential.

Pure Foods Tasmania reports a significant operational turnaround in 1H FY26, driven by strategic cost reductions, expanded distribution deals with major retailers, and the acquisition of premium ice cream brand Elato.

OD6 Metals has secured an exclusive option to acquire the Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, boasting ultra high-grade deposits critical to US supply chains. The move complements its rare earth and copper assets, backed by a $3.4 million capital raise.

AKORA Resources has secured a 25-year mining permit for its high-grade Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar, marking a pivotal step from exploration to development and unlocking new financing and partnership opportunities.

Horizon Gold Limited has raised A$30 million through a placement and entitlement offer to accelerate exploration and advance the feasibility study at its Gum Creek Gold Project in Western Australia.

Horizon Oil has launched an off-market takeover offer for Cue Energy Resources, proposing a mix of cash and shares. Cue’s Independent Board Committee is now carefully evaluating the proposal before advising shareholders.

Brightstar Resources has completed a US$120 million senior secured bond issue, complementing a recent A$193 million equity raise, to fully fund its Goldfields Project and advance the Sandstone Project towards final investment decision.

Wia Gold’s latest drilling results at the Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia reveal significant high-grade gold mineralisation extending well beyond the current open-pit resource, boosting underground mining prospects.

Kairos Minerals has delivered strong final drill results from its Mt York Gold Project, underpinning an updated resource estimate and an ambitious drilling program planned for 2026.

Island Pharmaceuticals has entered a pivotal research agreement with USAMRIID and the Geneva Foundation to accelerate FDA approval of Galidesivir for Marburg Virus Disease, leveraging top-tier US biodefense expertise.

Unith Ltd has launched its Streaming Avatars technology, delivering a dramatic latency reduction and validated by strong customer feedback, setting a new standard for real-time digital human interactions.

Australian Vanadium Limited has raised $7.5 million through a targeted placement to accelerate its vertically integrated vanadium strategy, including the Kalgoorlie battery energy storage project.

CZR Resources has confirmed extensive shallow gold mineralisation with high-grade shoots at its Top Camp deposit in the Pilbara, setting the stage for renewed drilling activity backed by a strong cash position.

MRG Metals has confirmed significant rare earth and critical mineral concentrations in shallow alluvial deposits at its Adriano Project in Mozambique, highlighting promising district-scale potential and a low-cost development pathway.

Rhythm Biosciences has inked a pivotal distribution agreement with UK-based Digistain Limited to introduce its geneType™ genetic test portfolio in Southeast Asia, starting with the Philippines. This marks Rhythm’s first commercial foothold in the region, setting the stage for broader expansion.

AusQuest Limited reports strong assay results from its Cangallo project in Peru, revealing a large, continuous copper-gold mineralised system with promising high-grade intervals and plans for extensive follow-up drilling.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has confirmed its cobalt sulphate meets stringent battery precursor specifications, advancing its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery toward a Final Investment Decision. The company also expands its graphite recovery program, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s battery materials ecosystem.

Riedel Resources has reported impressive high-grade gold and silver assay results from its diamond drilling at the Tintic deposit in Arizona, reinforcing the potential of the Kingman Gold Project. These findings pave the way for expanded exploration and metallurgical testing.

Straker Ltd announces a pivotal leadership shift with the appointment of David Sowerby and Indiver Nagpal as Co-CEOs, marking a new era focused on commercial expansion and AI innovation. Founder Grant Straker transitions to a strategic board role to steer the company’s AI future.

Control Bionics has secured a key regulatory milestone with its NeuroNode device now eligible for reimbursement under Germany’s statutory health insurance, paving the way for expanded European distribution.

GenusPlus Group has agreed to acquire Railtrain Holdings for an upfront $36.5 million, significantly boosting its rail services scale and geographic reach across Australia. The deal includes contingent earn-outs tied to future earnings, positioning GenusPlus for immediate growth in the rail infrastructure sector.

Terrain Minerals has completed a significant 7,739-metre drilling campaign at its Smokebush Gold & Silver Project, with assay results for Lightning expected in March and Wildflower in April 2026. This milestone advances the company’s goal of delivering a maiden JORC Mineral Resource estimate by mid-year.