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Perpetual Limited has agreed to sell its Wealth Management business to Bain Capital for an upfront $500 million, marking a strategic shift towards asset management and corporate trustee services.

Strike Energy reports a significant 35% increase in the Benchmark Reserve Capacity Price for 2028/29, alongside strong construction progress at its South Erregulla Power Project, signalling robust prospects for WA’s energy transition.

PTR Minerals reports promising initial metallurgical test outcomes and consistent high-grade drilling at its Rosewood Titanium Project, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate in Q2 2026.

Telix Pharmaceuticals has resubmitted its New Drug Application to the FDA for TLX101-Px (Pixclara®), aiming to advance a novel PET imaging agent for glioma diagnosis. The resubmission addresses prior regulatory concerns with additional data, reinforcing hopes for expedited approval.

Bio-Gene has signed a term sheet with Sumitomo Corporation and Nakashima Trading to introduce its 100% natural insecticide Qcide® to Japan’s $1 billion household pest market, aiming for a late 2026 launch.

Ore Resources Ltd has acquired four new prospecting licenses adjacent to its Coolgardie Gold and Lithium Project, expanding its landholding to over 80 square kilometres. The company plans systematic exploration targeting promising historical gold intercepts, with drilling set for early Q3 2026.

FAR Limited has agreed on a provisional US$23.7 million contingent payment from Woodside Energy tied to the Sangomar Project, prompting a proposed capital return of A$32.3 million to shareholders.

Tetratherix Limited launches a new precision medicine franchise leveraging its Tetramatrix™ platform, securing a decade-long exclusive partnership with US health group Superpower Health Inc. This deal promises immediate revenue and complements ongoing FDA milestones.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation has announced an additional A$120 million on-market share buy-back, reinforcing its confidence in the company’s strategy and financial health.

Iceni Gold Limited has commenced a maiden Reverse Circulation drilling program at its high-priority Goose Well target within the 14 Mile Well Gold Project, aiming to confirm historic gold intercepts and explore the extent of mineralisation.

GoldArc Resources and BML Ventures have confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation continuity at Mt Stirling and Stirling Well through a recent diamond drilling campaign, advancing their mining implementation plans.

Fortuna Metals has appointed two seasoned technical consultants to fast-track resource development and metallurgical planning at its Mkanda rutile and graphite project in Malawi, signalling a move towards resource estimation and potential commercialisation.

Vection Technologies has secured approximately $4 million in new orders for its Algho AI platform, spanning 10 diverse industry verticals and reinforcing its strong momentum following a record half-year performance.

Pantoro Gold has reported exceptional underground drilling results from the Butterfly area within its Norseman Gold Project, revealing high-grade gold mineralisation close to existing infrastructure and promising further resource expansion.

Oneview Healthcare has successfully raised A$19 million through a two-tranche placement and launched a Security Purchase Plan to further strengthen its financial position and accelerate AI development.

Great Boulder Resources has reported extraordinary high-grade gold intercepts at its Side Well Gold Project in WA, including a staggering 4434g/t assay at depth, signaling strong potential to expand its 1Moz resource base.

Orica Limited has resolved its US litigation with CF Industries by agreeing to a US$169.5 million settlement and is acquiring Nelson Brothers’ explosives business, strengthening its North American operations and boosting earnings.

Tungsten Mining NL is set to begin a substantial drilling campaign at its Mt Mulgine Trench deposit in May 2026, aiming to test and potentially expand its tungsten resource amid soaring global prices.

Prodigy Gold has updated its Hyperion Gold deposit resource, boosting indicated ounces by 70% to 212,000 ounces and increasing the total resource to 454,000 ounces. This reflects successful 2025 drilling and improved confidence ahead of a planned scoping study.

Perseus Mining has agreed to sell its majority interest in the Meyas Sand Project in Sudan for US$260 million, marking a strategic shift amid regional conflict. The deal will bolster Perseus’s balance sheet and refocus resources on core assets.

Elixir Energy has completed drilling the Lorelle-3H well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, achieving over 1,000 metres of high-quality net gas-condensate pay and setting a new benchmark for lateral drilling in the basin. A multi-stage fracture stimulation and production test is planned for Q2 2026, potentially paving the way for Elixir’s first reserves booking.