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Merino & Co. initiates a new chapter with leadership changes and a strategic partnership to enter China’s premium apparel market, while investing heavily in growth during Q1 FY26.

Equinox Resources reports promising rare earth results in Brazil while facing a legal challenge over Aboriginal heritage sites at its Hamersley Iron Ore Project in Western Australia. The company also divests a Canadian asset and prepares for leadership changes.

Pioneer Lithium has sharpened its focus on North American critical minerals, advancing uranium, antimony, and tungsten projects while securing $750,000 in fresh capital to fund exploration and working capital.

Midas Minerals has achieved a key milestone in acquiring the Otavi Copper Project in Namibia and commenced drilling at the nearby South Otavi Project, backed by a fresh $11.5 million capital raise.

Greenwing Resources advances its polymetallic Que River project with a positive scoping study, while monetising assets in Madagascar and maintaining a strong lithium resource in Argentina.

QEM Limited has marked significant progress at its Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project, finalising key heritage agreements and completing critical drilling, while new metallurgical findings prompt a strategic review of the project’s development path.

Bathurst Resources has released a detailed Prefeasibility Study for its Buller Plateaux Continuation Project, confirming 11.8 million tonnes of coal reserves and robust project economics that could extend the life of the Stockton Mine by over 15 years.

SQX Resources advances exploration in Queensland and secures 80% stake in two promising US gold projects, backed by a $2 million placement to accelerate development.

High-Tech Metals has made significant strides in advancing its Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka gold projects, completing drilling and securing key approvals to fast-track production. Strategic joint ventures and a strengthened leadership team position the company for near-term growth.

Alara Resources has reported a significant production uplift at its Al Wash-hi Majaza mine following the commissioning of two new tailings filter presses, alongside securing the Daris 3A5 mining license and initiating drilling at the Al Mansur Prospect.

Bathurst Resources Limited has announced a substantial increase in its marketable coal reserves, driven by key project developments and positive feasibility studies, while total resources saw a slight decline due to reassessments and mining depletion.

DY6 Metals has significantly expanded its Central Rutile Project in Cameroon, confirming high-grade rutile mineralisation and securing A$4.625 million to accelerate exploration. The company also initiates a strategic review of its Malawian rare earth portfolio amid growing market interest.

KNeoMedia reports significant progress toward ASX reinstatement, driven by strategic capital raises and the expansion of its KneoScience platform into New York high schools, boosting potential revenue and student reach.

New Age Exploration advances its Pilbara and New Zealand gold projects with promising geological results and secures $3.75 million to fund further exploration.

InteliCare successfully completed its largest aged care pilot at mecwacare’s Trescowthick Centre and secured $2 million in funding, while navigating a key leadership transition.

Stonehorse Energy reported steady production and revenue growth in Q3 2025, driven by strong Canadian operations, while advancing a new drilling farm-in in Alberta.

Altamin Limited has advanced its geothermal lithium ambitions with a significant A$3.62 million grant from the Italian government, alongside strategic board changes and a $4.39 million capital raise.

Aguia Resources advances its phosphate operations in Brazil with new funding and plant upgrades, while a management overhaul in Colombia reveals a significant gold discovery at Santa Barbara.

Ovanti Limited has made significant strides in its U.S. buy now, pay later (BNPL) expansion, securing a major partnership with Shift4 Payments and raising $8 million to fuel growth.

MEC Resources has advanced its investment in Advent Energy and issued shares to directors, while its PEP 11 Joint Venture faces ongoing legal scrutiny ahead of a Federal Court hearing.

NH3 Clean Energy has initiated the FEED phase for its WAH2 clean ammonia project, securing key partnerships and government support while raising $4 million to fuel development.

Janus Electric reported a modest revenue increase in Q1 FY26 despite supply chain setbacks and remains suspended from ASX pending audit completion. A $5 million strategic investment from EVUNI Pte Ltd promises to accelerate growth, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

HeraMED has bolstered its cash position with a $1.98 million capital raise and is on the cusp of finalizing two pivotal U.S. commercial agreements, signaling a major step forward for its digital maternity care platform.

Kaili Resources has completed a second drilling program targeting rare earth elements in South Australia, revealing encouraging preliminary results that underscore the potential of its Limestone Coast projects.