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NoviqTech's subsidiary Coralia has inked a strategic MOU with A Healthier Earth, the climate-tech arm of Pure Data Centres Group, aiming to secure a long-term offtake of at least 70% of biochar carbon removal credits from its Great Barrier Reef project. The deal explores joint venture possibilities for a biochar production facility amid soaring demand driven by data centres and AI expansion.

Aurora Energy Metals has completed the sale of its Aurora Uranium Project to Eagle Nuclear Energy, receiving US$17.1 million in equity and holding rights to up to US$10 million in milestone payments plus a 1% royalty. The transaction strengthens Aurora's balance sheet and ushers in a new leadership phase.

Aldoro Resources has reported a 354.2-meter continuous intercept of rare earth elements and strontium at its Kameelburg project, confirming significant northwest extension of mineralisation and reinforcing the deposit's growing scale.

Kali Metals (ASX:KM1) has unveiled promising shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation from its maiden drilling at Marble Bar, while consolidating its Pilbara footprint by acquiring full ownership of the DOM’s Hill and Pear Creek Projects. A $7 million capital raise bolsters its cash position ahead of an expanded Phase II drilling campaign.

Lynas Rare Earths reported a record A$265 million quarterly revenue in Q3 FY26, driven by higher NdPr prices and production milestones including early Samarium oxide output. The company secured a 10-year Malaysian operating licence and extended a key supply deal with Japanese partner JARE through 2038.

Emerald Resources NL reports robust high-grade gold intercepts from its Dingo Range project in Western Australia and key Cambodian assets, reinforcing resource growth and underground development potential.

Invictus Energy has raised $10 million in a placement to fund the drilling of the Musuma-1 exploration well, targeting a substantial gas and condensate resource in Zimbabwe’s Cabora Bassa Basin. The well, planned for H2 2026, aims to build on the Mukuyu discovery and accelerate commercial development.

Butn Limited surged to record monthly originations and revenue in March 2026, while cutting costs and completing a share buy-back, underscoring its drive to scale embedded SME funding solutions.

Lachlan Star has secured a 90% stake in the New Waverley gold project, confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation, and launched a maiden diamond drilling program. A recent $7.47 million placement will accelerate exploration efforts in Western Australia’s Norseman district.

Aurum Resources has unveiled robust assay results from 40 diamond drill holes at the BDT2 deposit, confirming substantial gold mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries and underpinning its 4.2Moz group resource growth strategy in Côte d'Ivoire.

Bioxyne Limited posted a record $21.3 million revenue in Q3 FY26, driven by strong demand for medicinal cannabis and psychedelics. The company secured a manufacturing agreement with Aurora Cannabis and initial orders for GMP psilocybin capsules, reaffirming FY26 guidance.

Astral Resources has boosted its Mandilla Gold Project Mineral Resource Estimate by 22% to 1.74 million ounces, introducing a maiden Measured Resource for the flagship Theia deposit. Including Feysville and Spargoville, the Group’s total resource now stands at 2.07 million ounces.

Pantera Minerals has seen a 37% uplift in the valuation of its EnergyX stake following an increase in EnergyX’s Regulation A raise price to US$13 per share, reflecting operational progress and stronger market confidence.

Challenger Limited reported a 19% jump in Life sales to $1.7 billion in Q3 FY26, driven by strong annuity demand and offshore growth. Despite a 10% dip in Funds Management FUM amid market volatility, the company advanced key retirement partnerships and tightened its FY26 EPS guidance.

Ardiden Limited’s latest drilling at the Astoria deposit delivers substantial high-grade gold intercepts and broad mineralised halos, reinforcing the potential for significant resource growth within the Rouyn Gold Project.

Mitchell Services Limited (ASX: MSV) reported a 110% jump in quarterly EBITDA for Q3 FY26, driven by improved weather and stable operations, alongside a solid balance sheet with net debt under $1 million post-dividend.

OD6 Metals has secured a strategic foothold in the US critical minerals market by acquiring the Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, delivering ultra-high-grade assay results and commencing systematic exploration. Meanwhile, metallurgical progress at its Splinter Rock rare earths project and new copper targets at Gulf Creek underpin a diversified critical minerals portfolio.

Marmota Limited has launched an extensive maiden drilling campaign targeting the southern Mainwood extension of its Greenewood gold discovery in South Australia’s Gawler Craton, aiming to expand the mineralised strike to 2km.

Eagle Mountain Mining has formalised a joint venture with Nittetsu Mining for the Oracle Ridge copper project in Arizona, with Nittetsu committing US$20 million to advance exploration and development while managing the operation.

Great Divide Mining has transitioned its Challenger Gold Mine in NSW from commissioning to commercial production, targeting a gold concentrate grade of 30 grams per tonne from historic tailings with minimal capital expenditure.

GoldArc Resources has wrapped up its biggest ever drilling effort at Leonora South, completing 15,260m across multiple programs including partner-funded development drilling. Assay results expected by late May will be pivotal for advancing resource definition and new discoveries.

Vitura Health’s telehealth arm, Doctors on Demand, has hit a major milestone of over 1 million consultations since FY2024, while delivering sustained EBITDA profitability and a 54% revenue increase over two years to $21.6 million in FY2026 Q1-Q3.

Rox Resources reports strong underground progress and high-grade gold intercepts at Youanmi, reinforcing confidence in hitting production targets on schedule.

Ora Banda Mining’s latest drilling at Golden Pole within the Waihi Project has delivered multiple thick, high-grade gold intersections, validating the lode’s underground mining prospects and setting the stage for its debut in the upcoming June resource and reserve estimates.