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Highfield Resources (ASX:HFR) has dismissed any undisclosed material information as the cause of its recent share price jump, attributing the volatility to global geopolitical tensions impacting fertiliser raw materials.

Atomo Diagnostics has responded to ASX queries confirming it first held market-sensitive information after Lumos Diagnostics’ FDA CLIA waiver approval for FebriDx. The company defended its trading halt and capital raise timing, asserting full compliance with ASX Listing Rules.

AuKing Mining has agreed to acquire the Tundulu Rare Earths Project in Malawi, a large and under-explored carbonatite complex with strong historical drilling results. The acquisition is supported by a $3 million capital raise to fund exploration and drilling activities.

Lithium Plus Minerals has secured A$2.15 million through a discounted placement, backed by cornerstone investor Suzhou CATH and institutional buyers, to fund development and exploration at its Bynoe lithium project.

Multistack International has formalised the sale of nearly all its assets and liabilities to Hong Kong-based Willing Y Limited, marking a decisive end to its loss-making operations. The transaction hinges on shareholder and regulatory approvals, with completion targeted for June 30, 2026.

Krakatoa Resources has restructured its acquisition of the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project in Georgia, adopting a staged earn-in model that reduces upfront payments and prioritises capital deployment into exploration and development activities for 2026.

IRIS Metals has fortified its balance sheet with a A$5.5 million placement and is progressing towards an updated lithium-rubidium resource at Beecher while executing a farm-in deal for a tungsten project in Montana, reinforcing its diversified US critical minerals strategy.

Emu NL's EMUOA securities have been suspended from trading by the ASX, pending compliance with listing rules. This move affects only the EMUOA class and signals regulatory scrutiny ahead of the company's next steps.

Lode Resources secures $4.5 million from institutional investors to push the Montezuma Silver & Antimony Project toward a Pre-Feasibility Study and fund exploration across Tasmania and New South Wales.

Buru Energy has secured $5.3 million through a two-tranche placement to fund enhanced development of the Rafael Gas Project, following a significant uplift in project economics from new engineering insights.

Omnia Metals has appointed Graham Peterson as Senior Geologist to drive exploration and resource definition at its key US critical minerals projects, leveraging his extensive North American experience and cross-jurisdictional insights.

Narryer Metals has raised just over $1 million through a strategic share placement priced at a 30% premium, bringing aboard Perth mining investor Tim Goyder as a substantial shareholder. The capital will bolster working capital and project development across its Australian and Canadian critical minerals assets.