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Sky Metals has reported fresh high-grade tin, tungsten, and silver intercepts beyond its latest Mineral Resource Estimate at the Tallebung project, reinforcing the deposit's expansion potential as the Pre-Feasibility Study nears completion.

Kalamazoo Resources has raised $8 million through an oversubscribed share placement, surpassing its initial $5 million target. The capital will accelerate drilling and feasibility studies at its Ashburton Gold Project and support a strategic tenement acquisition.

Iondrive appoints ex-BHP innovation chief Dr Grant Caffery as CEO, signalling a pivot from development to commercial scale-up following strong rare earth recovery results and a US$15 million Oklahoma funding pathway.

High-Tech Metals has wrapped up a 41-hole drilling campaign at Mt Fisher, confirming mineralisation continuity beneath the historical pit and defining clear targets for further resource growth. An updated Mineral Resource Estimate and pit optimisation are due in August, setting the stage for Phase 2 drilling.

Norwood Systems lifted FY26 customer cash receipts to a record A$2.327 million, driven by multiple Tier-1 carrier contracts and successful AI pilot completions in Australia and the UK.

Auravelle Metals has locked in $1.5 million through a share placement, bolstering its exploration push at Nuckulla Hill and other gold projects with multiple drilling campaigns planned for the remainder of 2026.

Toubani Resources (ASX: TRE) has launched the retail tranche of its fully underwritten A$70 million entitlement offer at A$0.30 per share, following a successful institutional raise, to fund the Kobada Gold Mine’s construction and exploration.

Pioneer Credit has reported a breakout FY26 with a 248% jump in NPAT to $23.2m and is raising $17m to fuel further Purchased Debt Portfolio investments in FY27.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited reveals significant heavy rare earth oxide mineralisation at its Subron project, with a peak HREO ratio of 70% and multiple high-grade domains identified within a 159Mt JORC resource.

Connected Minerals is set to acquire Frontier Group, gaining control of an 80% stake in the high-grade Bailundo carbonatite project in Angola, backed by a $4.5 million capital raise and planned drilling.

LTR Pharma has locked in a comprehensive commercial agreement with Strive Pharmacy, cementing its manufacturing and fulfilment infrastructure for the upcoming US launch of ROXUS®.

Lion Rock Minerals has launched a significant drilling campaign targeting a large monazite-rich rare earth system at its Minta Est tenement, complementing its expanding rutile discoveries. The 118-hole program aims to validate high-grade shallow mineralisation with assay results expected in August 2026.

Ovanti appoints two early Afterpay executives to its Advisory Board as it prepares to relaunch its BNPL platforms IOUPAY and myIOU, targeting rapid growth in Southeast Asia and beyond.

VHM Limited has secured a binding rare earths offtake and a A$40 million convertible note from Iluka Resources, underpinning the Goschen Project's path to production by late 2027.

Marmota Limited has pushed its Greenewood gold project drilling beyond 20,000 metres in just three months, significantly extending high-grade mineralisation and advancing its maiden scoping study.

AIC Mines projects copper production growth to 18,500 tonnes in FY27, driven by Jericho mine's commercial start and accelerated Eloise plant expansion.

HiTech Group Australia is acquiring Hudson Global Resources’ Australian operations for $7 million, significantly broadening its footprint and diversifying services beyond ICT recruitment.

South32 has outperformed its FY26 production guidance, boosted quarterly sales by 15%, and announced a strategic sale of aluminium assets to Alcoa for up to US$5.6 billion, pivoting towards a base metals-focused portfolio.

Count Limited (ASX:CUP) is set to complete its acquisition of Oracle Group with a revised upfront consideration of about $49 million and increased expected cost synergies of $1.25 million annually.

Rumble Resources has uncovered high-grade gold and copper mineralisation at its Munarra Gully project after revisiting historical data, with a standout 13m intercept averaging 21.64 g/t gold including a blistering 1m at 221 g/t.

OncoSil Medical has gained Saudi FDA approval for its OncoSil™ device, enabling full reimbursement and commercial access in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East's largest healthcare market.

Fenix Resources has secured crucial regulatory and environmental approvals for its Beebyn-W10 iron ore mine, adjacent to Beebyn-W11, forming the Beebyn Hub. This milestone underpins the company’s 3-Year Production Plan aiming for up to 6 million tonnes per annum by FY28.

Hazer Group has completed a key commercial-scale hydrogen process design package with KBR, boosting its readiness for large-scale deployment and expanding its project pipeline across multiple sectors and geographies.

ECS Botanics delivered a fourth consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flow in Q4 FY26, with a full-year turnaround of $5.9 million. The company’s branded B2C revenue surged 31% year-on-year, supported by product launches and European market expansion.