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Aeris Resources aims to extend the life of its Tritton copper operations through the proposed acquisition of Peel Mining’s South Cobar assets, while reporting strong H1 FY26 financial performance and advancing multiple development projects.

Diversified United Investment Limited shareholders overwhelmingly approved a merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited, setting the stage for increased dividends and operational efficiencies.

The Federal Court has approved the acquisition scheme for Insignia Financial by CC Capital Partners, setting the stage for a $4.80 per share cash payout and imminent ASX suspension.

Taiton Resources has raised $1.25 million through a discounted placement to accelerate drilling at its Highway Copper-Gold Project, including immediate work on the high-priority Yogi IOCG target, alongside exploration at Challenger West and technical studies at Kingsgate.

Kinatico Ltd has reported a 30% year-on-year rise in SaaS revenue to $5.2 million for Q3 FY26, with EBITDA up 27% amid extended sales cycles and economic uncertainty. The company’s AI-native compliance platform is well positioned for regulatory tailwinds starting July 2026.

Horizon Oil has crossed the crucial 50.1% acceptance threshold in its off-market bid for Cue Energy, removing a key condition from the offer. Meanwhile, the Mereenie joint venture suspends planned drilling after gas sales talks with Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation expire.

Connexion Mobility reported a record $3 million quarterly revenue, boosted by exclusive software deployment for GM Canada’s Enhanced Exposure Program, while net profit before tax fell 31% due to higher expenses.

European Resources Limited has more than doubled the inferred resource at its Korsnäs rare earth elements project in Finland to 15.4 million tonnes at 1.00% total rare earth oxides, driven by new drilling, re-assaying of historical core, and a refined geological model.

Dart Mining NL has confirmed broadening gold mineralisation at its Coonambula project in Central Queensland, with recent diamond drilling assays revealing promising shallow intercepts that could reshape the economic potential of the Banshee prospect.

Future Metals has unveiled a lower-risk, lower-capital pathway for its Panton PGM Project by leveraging the idle Savannah Plant, delivering upfront savings of around A$74 million and preserving long-term growth potential.

Beacon Minerals produced 5,419 ounces of gold in Q1 2026 amid operational shifts at Jaurdi, completed key asset sales to Forrestania, and set a June quarter production target of 5,000 to 6,000 ounces.

Hawk Resources has reported high-grade copper mineralisation near surface at its Cactus project in Utah, with spot pXRF assays peaking at 37.3% copper over potentially wide intervals. The ongoing drilling campaign aims to delineate a shallow mineralised zone along a historically mined corridor.

Solstice Minerals has reported standout Phase 1 drilling at its Nanadie Copper-Gold Project, highlighting wide, high-grade intercepts that surpass current resource grades. Supported by a $32.6 million placement, the company is accelerating Phase 2 drilling to expand this promising WA copper-gold system.

Bass Oil is set to ramp up Indonesian production by drilling the Bunian 6 well, targeting a tripling of output to 750 barrels per day by mid-2026 amid elevated oil prices.

BlinkLab has secured A$17.5 million through an oversubscribed placement to fuel regulatory trials and commercial launch of its AI-driven autism and ADHD diagnostic tools.

Midas Minerals has raised $28 million through a heavily supported placement to fund expanded drilling and feasibility studies at its Otavi project in Namibia. The capital boost lifts the company’s cash reserves to approximately $33 million, underpinning an aggressive exploration push.

Lightning Minerals pivots to a gold-led Australian strategy, elevating its Mt Turner Project as the core value driver while shedding non-core lithium assets. The company aims to capitalise on strong initial drilling success and disciplined capital allocation amid evolving commodity cycles.

Iondrive Limited has confirmed over 90% extraction of key rare earth elements neodymium and praseodymium from US commercial samples, exceeding prior economic assumptions and advancing its modular recycling technology toward commercial deployment.

TG Metals Limited has unveiled a major Mineral Resource Estimate upgrade for its Van Uden Gold Project, with Indicated gold ounces surging 120% to 152,600 oz and total pit constrained resources reaching 270,800 oz at 1.06 g/t Au. This marks a significant step in advancing the project towards near-term production.

Xenitra Limited’s Q3 sales soared to $8.3 million, a 300% jump over Q2, driven by its Nutritionals division and a strategic $30 million partnership with Rockcheck Group for Danone products. The company also launched new OTC medicines and blockchain tokenised sales channels poised to fuel future growth.

Argent Minerals has reported a landmark 133.1m intercept averaging 72.4 g/t silver equivalent from near surface at its Kempfield Project, including a stunning visible gold assay that deepens the resource by 80 metres and underscores its polymetallic potential.

Minbos Resources has secured a US$5.48 million debt facility from Banco de Fomento Angola, complementing a prior US$16 million loan from South Africa’s IDC, ensuring full funding to complete construction of its Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant.

Stellar Resources has pushed its Heemskirk Tin Project closer to development readiness, reporting a 41% increase in the Queen Hill resource and uncovering new high-grade tin mineralisation below the Severn deposit. The company also secured a key tailings facility agreement and maintains a strong cash position amid volatile tin prices.

Aurum Resources has confirmed a significant 220m depth extension of gold mineralisation at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, reinforcing its 3.03Moz resource and setting the stage for upcoming feasibility studies.