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DroneShield Limited has delivered a blockbuster quarter with record revenue and operating cash flow, driven by new SaaS products and major government contracts. The company is positioning itself for sustained profitability and expansion into civilian markets.

Advance Metals has established a new Mexican Advisory Board to leverage deep local expertise and fast-track its ambitious silver-gold exploration targets in Mexico. The company aims to more than double its silver-equivalent resources to over 200 million ounces with upcoming drilling campaigns.

Zip Co Limited has reported a near doubling in cash earnings for Q1 FY26, driven by robust transaction growth and improved operating leverage, particularly in the US market. The company also doubled its share buy-back program and raised its US transaction volume growth guidance.

DroneShield has promoted Angus Harris to Chief Technology Officer, reinforcing its leadership as it scales to meet rising global demand in defence markets. Meanwhile, Angus Bean shifts to Chief Product Officer to sharpen the company’s product strategy.

Power Minerals Limited is set to list on the US OTCQB market following strong investor interest after acquiring the Gamma Heavy Rare Earths and Uranium Project in California, aiming to boost liquidity and visibility in the US capital markets.

Dreadnought Resources has commenced drilling at the Stinger rare earth and niobium target within its Mangaroon project, revealing a substantial rare earth enriched carbonatite zone with promising grades and mineralogy akin to the Mountain Pass deposit.

Black Cat Syndicate reports visible antimony mineralisation in initial drill holes at Mt Clement, advancing one of Australia’s largest antimony deposits with assays due in November 2025.

Podium Minerals has achieved a metallurgical breakthrough at its Parks Reef project, delivering an 80% recovery of key metals and a 50-fold concentrate grade upgrade. The company is advancing a A$12 million capital raise to accelerate development amid soaring platinum and palladium prices.

Euro Manganese is pushing forward an optimization program for its Chvaletice Manganese Project to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, aligning with surging global demand for high-purity manganese critical to electric vehicle batteries and energy storage.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals reports a strong start to FY26 with a 50% surge in Sofdra prescriptions and a 65% rise in net revenue, underpinned by a larger sales team and operational efficiencies.

Lincoln Minerals has appointed Chris Wilcox as CEO and Greg English as Chair, marking a strategic leadership overhaul aimed at driving exploration growth across its South Australian mineral assets.

Aura Energy announces the immediate resignation of Managing Director Andrew Grove, with Executive Chair Philip Mitchell stepping in to manage operations during critical funding talks. The company remains focused on advancing its uranium and polymetallic projects in Mauritania and Sweden.

Castile Resources has significantly increased its Mineral Resource Estimate for the Rover 1 Project, reflecting higher gold, copper, bismuth, and cobalt prices. This update enhances the project's scale and potential revenue streams as it advances through its Bankable Feasibility Study.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a prime site and finalized key contracts for its Rare Earth Research and Processing Centre in Brazil, positioning itself as a critical Western-aligned rare earth supplier amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has made significant strides at its Desert Star Projects in California, including key technical appointments, regulatory approvals, and preparations for maiden drilling. Positioned near major rare earth and gold mines, the projects reaffirm their potential to contribute to North America's critical minerals supply chain.