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Ventia Services Group has secured a substantial $935 million contract to provide clothing services to the Australian Defence Force, marking a significant expansion of its defence sector presence.

Nova Minerals has secured a critical land use permit for an antimony refinery at Port MacKenzie, Alaska, backed by a US$43.4 million award from the U.S. Department of War. The company aims to produce military-grade antimony by 2026/27, positioning itself as a pivotal domestic supplier in the U.S. critical minerals market.

Ardiden Ltd has announced a transformative merger with Lac Gold Limited, combining two significant Canadian gold assets into a well-funded exploration and development company. The deal brings together the advanced-stage Rouyn Gold Project in Quebec and Ardiden’s Pickle Lake Gold Project in Ontario, creating a balanced portfolio with strong growth potential.

Cobalt Blue Holdings announces the retirement of long-serving Chairman Rob Biancardi, with Joe Kaderavek stepping up as Chair and CEO Dr Andrew Tong appointed Managing Director. The company also defers its planned name change, signaling a nuanced strategic evolution.

Artrya Limited has successfully navigated a key FDA Q-Submission meeting, receiving clear guidance on the regulatory pathway for its Salix Coronary Flow module, with a 510(k) submission planned by year-end.

Toubani Resources has locked in a comprehensive A$395 million funding package, fully financing the development of its Kobada Gold Project in Mali and positioning itself as a future high-margin West African gold producer.

Toubani Resources has locked in a transformative A$395 million funding package to advance its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, setting the stage for production to commence by the third quarter of 2027.

Pacgold Limited announces acquisition and phased restart of the White Dam gold project, targeting near-term production and resource expansion with a $12.4 million funding plan.

Buru Energy secured key government approvals and identified a promising new gas prospect beneath its Rafael field, while raising $4.4 million to fund development activities. The company is gearing up for a Final Investment Decision in 3Q 2026, aiming for first material cash flow by 2028.

Pacific Smiles Group Limited has issued a Target’s Statement endorsing Beam Dental Bidco’s $2.20 per share off-market takeover bid. The Independent Expert deems the offer fair and reasonable, and the Independent Board Committee urges shareholders to accept, barring a superior proposal.

Orthocell Limited has reported a record $3 million quarterly revenue, driven by strong sales of its nerve repair product Remplir in Australia and Singapore, while advancing its rollout in the US and Canada ahead of schedule.

Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd has launched an unconditional $2.20 per share takeover bid for Pacific Smiles Group Limited, offering a 37.5% premium and aiming to consolidate full ownership. The offer is unanimously recommended by Pacific Smiles’ Independent Board Committee, with plans to delist the company from the ASX upon success.

Pacific Smiles Group has agreed to an unconditional $2.20 per share cash takeover offer from its majority shareholder Genesis Bidco, representing a 37.5% premium. The Independent Board Committee recommends shareholders accept the offer, pending no superior proposal and ongoing fairness confirmation.

EV Resources Limited is rapidly advancing its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, unveiling extensive mineralisation and preparing for maiden drilling amid critical global supply pressures.