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Echo IQ has locked in a pivotal exclusive data licensing deal with Advara HeartCare, gaining access to as many as one million de-identified echocardiography studies, a move set to turbocharge its cardiovascular AI development.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has secured two significant defence contracts in the Middle East worth about A$38 million, marking a strategic expansion in its defence technology footprint.

Kincora Copper has sealed definitive agreements to divest its Mongolian subsidiaries for US$10 million, marking a strategic pivot to focus on its Australian gold-copper projects.

Imricor Medical Systems expands its US market reach with FDA 510(k) clearances for pediatric use of its NorthStar system and Vision-MR Diagnostic Catheter, enabling radiation-free cardiac catheterisations for children.

Sunstone Metals is pushing the boundaries of its Bramaderos gold-copper project in Ecuador, with all 20 holes assayed in the current drilling campaign delivering long mineralised intersections. The Porotillo porphyry system alone now extends mineralisation over an area of roughly 500m by 200m beyond the existing 3.6Moz resource.

Lion Rock Minerals (ASX: LRM) has expanded its high-grade rutile footprint at the Minta Project in Cameroon, revealing a 130km² residual rutile corridor with peak rutile grades up to 72.7% heavy mineral and natural rutile nuggets exceeding 98% TiO2 purity.

Fortuna Metals has produced a premium-grade rutile concentrate exceeding 96% TiO2 from its Mkanda project in Malawi, marking a significant step toward establishing itself as a global supplier of titanium and graphite.

Middle Island Resources has extended the gold-silver-base metal mineralisation at its Bobija Project in Serbia to an 80,000m² footprint, with broad, shallow intersections linking multiple zones into a continuous system that remains open in all directions.

True North Copper (ASX:TNC) has confirmed a new high-grade copper-gold structure at its Wallace North deposit in Queensland, with drill results highlighting significant resource growth potential.

James Hardie Industries releases its 2026 AGM materials, highlighting a $4.8 billion sales year boosted by AZEK acquisition, board renewals, and a revamped executive pay structure.

Kelsian Group has locked in a seven-year NZ$101 million ferry contract in Auckland and is acquiring local operator Belaire Ferries for NZ$8.9 million, marking its first major New Zealand expansion.

Smart Parking (ASX:SPZ) has acquired American Parking, adding 54 sites across Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas and boosting its US portfolio to over 200 locations. The $12 million deal is expected to be earnings accretive and supports the rollout of SmartCloud technology.

Nanoveu has completed its acquisition of Singapore’s Spinoff Robotics, gaining validated drone platforms and engineering talent to fast-track its ECS-DoT edge-AI silicon integration for advanced aerial applications.

Black Bear Minerals has extended high-grade silver intercepts outside its existing Shafter Mineral Resource Estimate, with assays up to 1,333g/t Ag and promising polymetallic potential, advancing resource validation and mine restart plans.

A high-resolution airborne survey by PLC Resources has revealed a previously unknown large antiform structure at its Abbotts North Gold Project, opening a significant new exploration corridor in a proven gold belt. Assay results from maiden drilling at Rochefort are expected soon.

Qoria Limited and Aura Consolidated Group have fixed the exchange ratio for their proposed merger, with shareholders to receive one Aura CDI for every 17.32 Qoria shares. Aura’s US$100 million capital raise values Qoria shares at A$0.40 each, positioning Qoria shareholders to hold nearly a third of the merged entity.

VHM Limited has locked in a binding offtake agreement covering 100% of rare earth concentrate from its Goschen Project and secured A$40 million in convertible note funding from Iluka Resources, advancing the project towards final investment decision.

Iluka Resources has locked in a long-term supply deal with VHM Limited for rare earth concentrate from the Goschen project, underpinning its Eneabba refinery feedstock with a $40 million convertible note commitment to aid project development.

Piche Resources has identified extensive high-grade rare earth mineralisation enriched in critical magnet rare earth elements across a 30 km strike at its Ashburton Project, alongside significant uranium prospects.

Galilee Energy has begun drilling its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, aiming to unlock a significant conventional gas-condensate resource as part of its US Gulf Coast expansion.

Northern Star Resources has met its revised FY26 gold sales guidance with a strong June quarter performance and remains on track with the KCGM mill expansion. The company also announced the appointment of Suresh Vadnagra as its next CEO, effective October 2026.

Diablo Resources has cleared a major hurdle with shareholder approval to acquire an 80% stake in the Horn Silver Project, a historically rich silver and gold mining district in Utah. The acquisition unlocks a suite of exploration opportunities with a maiden drill program set for later this year.

Alcoa Corporation has agreed to acquire South32’s bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets for $4.1 billion upfront plus up to $750 million contingent, significantly boosting its upstream aluminum operations and supply chain resilience.