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Kelsian Group’s UK arm has clinched a five-year Liverpool bus franchising contract worth $80 million, marking a strategic foothold in the UK’s evolving public transport sector.

Toro Energy and IsoEnergy have agreed to extend the deadline for their acquisition scheme to June 30, 2026, alongside a $2 million bridging loan to support Toro during the extended process. The deal remains unanimously recommended by Toro’s independent board committee, pending shareholder and court approvals.

Celsius Resources has appointed Bardin Davis as Managing Director to spearhead financing efforts for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project, while initiating a search for a Non-Executive Chair to strengthen governance.

St Barbara has completed a major strategic transaction with Lingbao Gold Group, receiving A$389 million in cash and approving a US$333 million investment to expand the New Simberi Gold Project, setting the stage for a significant production boost.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has announced increased fully franked monthly dividends for Q2 2026, reflecting robust portfolio performance since its April 2025 IPO. The diversified investment strategy combining Australian equities and investment grade corporate debt has outperformed its benchmark by 6%, delivering both income growth and reduced volatility.

Noble Helium has raised $12 million through a strongly supported institutional placement to fund its North Rukwa helium exploration in Tanzania, responding to tightening global helium supplies.

KGL Resources has locked in a US$300 million streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, marking a pivotal step in funding the Jervois Copper Project in Australia's Northern Territory. This deal provides significant upfront capital without traditional debt constraints, positioning KGL for copper production growth.

Terra Metals has reported a significant breakthrough at its Southwest SW6 Prospect with the first 2026 diamond drill hole intercepting multiple massive sulfide zones, validating its geophysical targeting approach. Assay results are awaited to confirm the economic potential.

Tamboran Resources reports robust and stable gas production from its Shenandoah South 6H well, marking a key milestone ahead of planned gas sales in late 2026.

MinRex Resources has received final court approval for its merger with Canadian explorer Electrum Discovery, setting the stage for a significant expansion beyond Australia. The deal is on track to complete in early April, promising to diversify MinRex’s portfolio with new projects in Serbia.

Vitura Health has appointed Justin James as its new CEO, bringing a wealth of healthcare leadership and a proven track record in specialty therapies to accelerate the company’s transformation.

Many Peaks Minerals has reported significant high-grade gold intercepts from recent diamond drilling at its Ferké project in Côte d’Ivoire, advancing towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate planned for early 2026.

eMetals Limited has inked a binding deal to acquire the Mineral Range Tungsten Project in Utah, marking a strategic move into a critical mineral with robust exploration potential. The company is poised to launch a comprehensive exploration program targeting high-grade tungsten deposits in a mining-friendly US jurisdiction.

Frontier Digital Ventures reported a sharp 18% revenue decline in FY2025 due to shedding low-margin businesses, yet achieved a remarkable 205% jump in EBITDA, signalling a successful pivot to core classifieds in emerging markets.

Felix Gold’s 2025 drilling at the NW Array prospect confirms extensive near-surface gold mineralisation alongside high-grade antimony, reinforcing its dual-commodity potential at Treasure Creek.

KMD Brands has successfully completed a $44.2 million institutional equity raise as part of a larger $58.5 million entitlement offer, setting the stage for its retail offer opening next week.

The Environmental Group’s TAPC division has secured a significant A$9 million contract to supply emissions control technology for a key rare earth project in Angola, marking a strategic move into the critical minerals sector.

Solstice Minerals has raised A$32.6 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate drilling and studies at its Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia. The capital boost positions the company to expand its resource and advance feasibility work.

Following ASIC's final inquiry report, ASX unveils a comprehensive transformation plan focusing on governance, leadership, and risk management, alongside a significant capital charge.

Prairie Lithium has secured a binding offtake agreement with Hydro Lithium for 100% of its Phase 1 lithium carbonate production, alongside a strategic AU$10 million equipment collaboration. This deal marks a significant milestone for Prairie’s Saskatchewan project, targeting first production in late 2026.

MRG Metals has confirmed a straightforward and scalable processing method for its high-grade rare earth mineralisation at the Garies Project, achieving an initial 72% recovery of monazite concentrate with potential for further gains.

NH3 Clean Energy has entered a pivotal phase in its WAH2 Project development, partnering with global engineering giant Linde and progressing funding discussions to secure up to A$567 million. This collaboration aims to reduce capital and operational risks as the project moves closer to a final investment decision.

Altair Minerals has identified two significant gold anomalies at its South Oko project in Guyana, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign starting in April 2026. The discovery of a blind target beneath duricrust highlights the project's promising potential in a premier gold jurisdiction.

Orion Minerals secures a major milestone as South Africa’s IDC converts its loan into a significant equity stake in the Prieska Project, streamlining financing and advancing development plans.