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Pantoro Gold has reported a robust first half of FY2026 with record EBITDA and cash flow, while revising full-year production guidance due to weather and operational transitions. The appointment of Redpath as sole underground contractor signals a strategic move to streamline operations and support future growth.

BluGlass has embarked on a A$1.25 million development program with a major US defence prime, receiving an initial A$560,000 order to develop cutting-edge visible GaN lasers for aerospace and defence applications.

Caprice Resources has raised $12.74 million in a strongly supported placement to accelerate exploration drilling across its Murchison Gold Projects, positioning the company for a busy period of assay results and new targets.

Polymetals Resources has begun mining high-grade silver ore at its Endeavor mine, revealing silver grades significantly above expectations and initiating a direct shipping ore trial to capitalise on newfound value.

Island Pharmaceuticals has partnered with the Burnet Institute to explore new antiviral applications for its lead drugs, targeting measles, chikungunya, and Ross River virus. This collaboration leverages existing data and government funding to enhance the company’s clinical pipeline without major capital outlay.

Toubani Resources has given the green light to its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, marking a significant milestone with construction now underway and first gold production targeted for late 2027.

Star Minerals has obtained the crucial Native Vegetation Clearing Permit, completing all regulatory approvals to commence mining at the Tumblegum South Gold Project in Western Australia.

South Harz Potash Limited has raised A$1.25 million to fund exploration at its newly licensed copper-gold projects in Sweden, signalling a strategic pivot towards critical minerals and a planned rebrand to Turnstone Resources.

CGN Resources has completed a detailed airborne magnetic survey over its Christmas Well Project in Western Australia, revealing multiple promising gold targets beneath shallow cover and setting the stage for imminent drilling.

Vital Metals has reported exceptional rare earth element assay results at its Nechalacho project, revealing record grades and identifying six new exploration targets beyond the current resource. A 1000m drilling program is underway, supporting the project's district-scale potential.

QMines Limited's latest deep drilling at Mount Mackenzie reveals multiple high-grade gold, silver, and copper zones, with geological signs pointing to a potential porphyry copper-gold system at depth.

DeSoto Resources has identified a substantial 9km-long artisanal gold mining zone at its Koba Project in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin, with high-grade samples up to 15.2g/t Au and ongoing exploration activities underway.

Rhythm Biosciences has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with NATA accreditation for its ColoSTAT® blood-based colorectal cancer test, enabling its commercial rollout in Australia and strengthening reimbursement prospects.

Pan African Resources has agreed to acquire Emmerson Resources via a scheme of arrangement valued at approximately A$311 million, offering Emmerson shareholders a 36.4% premium. The deal aligns interests in the Tennant Creek Joint Venture and provides exposure to a larger gold producer.

White Cliff Minerals is set to restart drilling at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, aiming to expand high-grade copper mineralisation across an 8km strike at the Danvers deposit and explore regional targets Hulk and Stark.

Dyno Nobel has signed a binding agreement to sell its Phosphate Hill fertiliser business to Mayfair Australia Corporation, marking a strategic pivot to focus solely on its explosives operations. The deal, expected to complete in Q3 FY26, includes deferred payments and regulatory conditions.

Native Mineral Resources has reported impressive shallow high-grade gold intercepts at its Podosky deposit, reinforcing plans to commence mining by April 2026. The results bolster confidence in the deposit’s open-pit potential and support ongoing development at the Ravenswood Gold Project.

A new clinical study from Sichuan University confirms that TruScreen’s AI-enabled cervical cancer screening combined with high-risk HPV testing outperforms traditional cytology methods, reinforcing its global potential.

TMK Energy has achieved a new record in gas production at its Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas Project in Mongolia, with output surpassing 900 cubic metres per day. This milestone paves the way for the company’s first gas-fired generator, targeting electricity supply to the local grid by late 2026.

Embark Early Education has closed its takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare, acquiring nearly 40% voting power with a strong cash acceptance rate. The move signals a significant step in sector consolidation.

Auric Mining has reported exceptional gold production from its Munda Starter Pit, delivering 8,475 ounces to date; significantly exceeding budget forecasts and confirming the site’s substantial resource potential.

Lycopodium Limited has landed a major A$118 million contract to engineer and supply the Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, marking a significant step toward full gold production by mid-2028.

St George Mining Limited has been added to the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index, marking a milestone following a significant resource upgrade at its Araxá Rare Earths-Niobium Project in Brazil. This inclusion signals growing investor confidence and broader market recognition.

Pro Medicus Limited’s U.S. subsidiary has locked in two significant 5-year contract renewals worth a combined minimum of A$40 million, reinforcing its position in the competitive medical imaging market.