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Basin Energy’s maiden drilling at Newmans has uncovered thick, shallow, and high-grade rare earth mineralisation, validating a new geological model focused on preserved weathering zones over fertile granites.

Red Mountain Mining has locked in 100% ownership of the Pioneer Tungsten Project in Montana, an advanced asset with historic drilling pointing to promising tungsten grades. The company plans to kick off drilling in June 2026, capitalising on near-record tungsten prices and US government efforts to secure domestic critical mineral supplies.

Xpedra Resources continues to hit broad, shallow gold zones at its Springfield Gold Deposit in NSW, with a standout 52-metre intercept at 1.35g/t gold reinforcing the project's scale and potential for expansion.

HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT has reached a government-backed agreement with Bethesda Health Care to operate the Mount Private Hospital, marking a significant step in resolving Healthscope-related uncertainties and ensuring long-term portfolio stability.

Centuria Capital Group is leveraging its $21.8 billion real estate platform to scale AI compute infrastructure through ResetData, aiming to capture growing sovereign and enterprise demand amid global supply constraints.

Advanced Innergy Holdings saw an 84% plunge in half-year profit despite a record £116 million order backlog, driven by project timing and IPO-related costs. The company confirmed full-year guidance and is poised for growth with key acquisitions in aquaculture and subsea manufacturing.

Vulcan Energy has secured financial close on its €2.2 billion Lionheart Project financing, unlocking funds to advance construction of Europe’s pioneering lithium hydroxide and renewable energy facility in the Upper Rhine Valley.

Manhattan Gold Corporation has gained final regulatory approval and a CA$250,000 grant to kick off its maiden 4,000m RC drilling campaign at the Hook Lake Project in Nunavut, Canada.

Zoono Group has secured its first major commercial orders worth NZ$600,000 from Sharpak under an exclusive UK soft fruits packaging contract, marking a key step in scaling its antimicrobial coating technology in international markets.

SHAPE Australia has agreed to acquire Australian Professional Shopfitters (APS) for up to $29.4 million, adding a vertically integrated retail fitout capability and boosting earnings with a 5-7% EPS accretion forecast in the first full year.

Osmond Resources has unveiled new channel sample assays from Spain’s Orión project, revealing outstanding heavy mineral grades that strengthen the case for its maiden Mineral Resource Estimate. Phase 2 drilling is poised to start pending final approvals, while a Scoping Study advances towards completion in late 2026.

Marmota Limited’s maiden drilling at Greenewood delivers exceptional high-grade gold assays, including multiple hits over 40 g/t and thick mineralised intersections. The discovery remains open along strike and at depth as Stage 3 drilling advances.

Thrive Tribe Technologies (ASX:1TT) is fast-tracking the relaunch of its legacy HR platforms, WooBoard and REFFIND, integrating AI features to serve enterprise, government, and defense sectors managing dispersed workforces.

GreenX Metals has unveiled a substantial Exploration Target at its Tannenberg Copper Project in Germany, estimating up to 279 million tonnes of mineralisation with significant copper and silver grades. This marks a strategic shift to active exploration following extensive archival research.

Cadoux Ltd has cleared a critical technical and commercial hurdle by qualifying its premiumHPA® high purity alumina for use in the EU-backed SAFELOOP electric vehicle battery project, opening doors to potential offtake deals and boosting its standing in the critical minerals market.

Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) has demonstrated a sulphur-free amorphous solid-state electrolyte with ionic conductivity and activation energy rivalling sulphide-based counterparts, potentially unlocking safer, more scalable solid-state battery manufacturing.

Pacgold has restarted drilling at its Vertigo deposit and begun irrigating 100,000 tonnes of re-crushed material at White Dam, aiming to accelerate production restart and resource growth.

Forrestania Resources has delivered a strong set of high-grade gold drill results from its Lady Lila Gold Project, reinforcing the resource base within a granted mining lease in Western Australia.

GoldArc Resources has unveiled a standout 106g/t gold intercept from its ongoing grade control drilling at Mt Stirling, reinforcing the deposit's high-grade shoot potential and advancing mine planning under a partner-funded program.

Finder Energy is pushing ahead with its Kuda Tasi and Jahal (KTJ) oil development, lodging key regulatory approvals and progressing debt financing amid a firmer Brent oil price outlook. The company targets final investment decision by mid-2026 and aims for first oil in late 2027 or early 2028.

Promisia Healthcare reported a robust 29% increase in operating revenue for FY26, alongside a new dividend policy tied to operating free cash flow, setting the stage for continued growth in FY27.

Fonterra’s FY26 Q3 results show a $1.8 billion operating profit, up $103 million year-on-year, prompting an uplift and narrowing of earnings guidance. The co-op also announced a stable 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price forecast amid rising milk collections and ongoing geopolitical risks.

Blackpearl Group has posted a record 114% jump in Annual Recurring Revenue to NZD 26.8 million, powered by its Pearl Engine vertical AI model that benchmarks 25 times better than leading generalist AI. Despite deepening losses, the firm targets balanced growth and cash conversion in FY27.

Stride Property Group posted a 44% jump in FY26 profit after tax to $31.3 million, driven by strategic portfolio moves, management fee growth, and sustainability progress. The group maintained an 8.0cps dividend amid a $1.4 billion diversified property portfolio and a strong balance sheet.