🔥 Wednesday 17 June 2026 Wed, 17 June 2026

WT Financial Group (ASX: WTL) reports robust half-year growth and unveils a $3 billion equity partnership strategy to scale Australia’s largest financial adviser network.

Horizon Oil has removed the final hurdle in its Cue Energy takeover, declaring the offer unconditional and speeding up payment to shareholders.

Diamond Infraco’s takeover bid for Atlas Arteria remains fixed at A$5.10 per security and is now unconditional, urging securityholders to act before the June 25 closing date amid lingering asset sale uncertainties.

Bass Oil has secured full ownership of the Vanessa gas field in the Cooper Basin, aiming to resume gas sales by year-end after recommissioning the facility and pipeline.

Electro Optic Systems’ MARSS division has been tapped by BAE Systems to provide the AI-driven command and control platform for its new Anti Threat System, a major step in global counter-drone defence.

Perpetual Resources (ASX: PEC) has locked in a 100% stake in the historic Nevada Scheelite tungsten mine, boasting an average grade of 1.1% WO3 and existing underground infrastructure. The acquisition is backed by a $2.5 million placement to fund validation and exploration.

Novonix has secured A$20.7 million from an institutional placement at a 33% discount, alongside a A$3 million Share Purchase Plan for existing shareholders, aiming to fund production capacity expansion amid growing battery demand.

Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER) is set to embark on a busy 2026 drilling season with three funded diamond drill programs across its Canobie, Diamantina, and Bulimba projects, targeting multiple high-potential copper and gold prospects in Queensland.

Altair Minerals (ASX: ALR) has identified a regionally extensive high-grade gold structure at North Peters and confirmed strong gold enrichment beneath surface soils at South Oko, setting the stage for imminent diamond drilling and expanded exploration in Guyana.

Resources & Energy Group (ASX:REZ) has locked in a binding term sheet with Rembrandt Mining to kickstart gold production at its Maranoa deposit, preserving full ownership while shifting capital risk to Rembrandt and capturing enhanced profit shares at higher gold prices.

ABx Group has confirmed its second mixed rare earth carbonate sample from Tasmania’s Deep Leads deposit exhibits even lower radioactivity than the first, reinforcing its exemption from radiological control and attracting positive feedback from key customers.

International Graphite Ltd (ASX:IG6) has partnered with Alkeemia S.p.A. to establish a graphite processing facility in Italy, aiming for first production in the second half of 2027 and a final investment decision by Q3 2026.

Nickel Industries reported a robust US$80 million Adjusted EBITDA for April-May 2026, driven by a strong May rebound and significant working capital releases. The company also progressed commissioning of its Excelsior Nickel Cobalt HPAL project, targeting nickel cathode production by mid-August.

Rokeby Resources appoints Richard Beazley as Managing Director and Tim Pallas as Chairman, signalling a strategic leadership overhaul to support the acquisition and development of the high-grade Omeo Gold Project in Victoria.

Iron Bear Resources (ASX:IBR) has detailed progress on its Canadian Iron Bear Project, highlighting a robust scoping study, a major joint venture with Vale, and strategic advantages in a growing direct reduction pellet market.

Critica Limited is progressing its Jupiter and Mt Lindsay projects with key resource updates, metallurgical breakthroughs, and strategic partnerships, targeting Scoping Study completion in Q3 2026.

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has finalised its acquisition of Meclex, securing two hydrometallurgical technologies aimed at disrupting zinc and lead processing with low-emission methods. Backed by a fresh A$5.5 million placement, ZMI is accelerating pilot plant development and exploration at its Kildare project.

Neurizon Therapeutics has secured a critical five-year supply agreement with Elanco Animal Health for GMP-grade monepantel, underpinning the commercialisation readiness of its lead ALS drug candidate NUZ-001.

St George Mining has raised A$60 million through a two-tranche placement led by major shareholder Hancock Prospecting to accelerate development of its high-grade Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil.

Great Divide Mining Ltd (ASX: GDM) has received its first cash payment of USD 78,480.35 from gold concentrate sales at its Challenger Gold Mine, marking a key milestone in its transition from explorer to producer within three years of listing.

Turaco Gold’s pre-feasibility study for the Afema Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire reveals a maiden 1.91 million ounce Probable Ore Reserve and robust project economics, underpinning a 10.3-year mine life producing over 2 million ounces of gold.

Victory Metals has achieved a major processing milestone at its North Stanmore Project, producing a 7.1% Total Rare Earth Oxide concentrate with 40% heavy rare earth oxides through continuous flotation at pilot scale.

Island Pharmaceuticals has won a key regulatory boost as the US FDA granted Orphan Drug Designation to Galidesivir for post-exposure prophylaxis of Marburg virus disease, enhancing its commercial and development prospects.

AIC Mines has returned strong drilling results from the Jolly shoot at its Jericho copper deposit, reinforcing the deposit’s potential as the first mining target and underpinning the ramp-up of production at nearby Eloise.