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Vinyl Group Limited has responded to ASX concerns after confidential details of its Val Morgan Digital acquisition leaked prematurely to the media, prompting a review of its disclosure controls.

Reef Casino Trust has issued a second supplementary target’s statement as the takeover bid by Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd extends to August 2026 due to delayed casino licensing approvals. The board maintains its recommendation for unitholders to accept the offer, pending regulatory outcomes and expert advice.

Bougainville Copper Limited reported a preliminary net loss of K16 million for 2025, with no dividend declared. The company faces strategic uncertainty following a shareholder dispute over its preferred mining partner and the passing of its CEO.

Investigator Silver Limited has raised A$55 million through an institutional placement to accelerate development of its Paris Silver Project, following a robust feasibility study confirming strong economics and rapid payback.

Wide Open Agriculture has appointed Craig Swan as its new CEO, signaling a strategic push to commercialise its lupin protein technology and expand its footprint in Asia.

Lindian Resources has executed a binding agreement to acquire full ownership of a rare earths processing facility in Kazakhstan, marking a strategic shift from concentrate production to higher-value Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC) output by late 2026.

Breakthrough Minerals has announced a focused drilling campaign at its Barbara Copper-Gold Project in Queensland, aiming to expand its substantial copper-gold resource within the broader Queensland Copper-Gold Project portfolio.

St George Mining has announced a significant 75% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate for its Araxá Rare Earths-Niobium Project in Brazil, reinforcing its Tier 1 status and underpinning future development plans.

Sunrise Energy Metals has completed a feasibility study for its Syerston Scandium Project, revealing a low-cost, long-life operation poised to supply critical scandium amid tightening Chinese export controls. The project targets production by mid-2028 with strong government backing and a growing global market.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion and developing a US-based battery-grade manganese refinery, supported by major funding and strategic partnerships.

Brightstar Resources has successfully upsized its Share Purchase Plan to $18 million, raising total equity proceeds of $193 million to fully fund its Goldfields Project and accelerate development at Sandstone.

Victory Metals has reported a breakthrough flotation test achieving a 48-fold upgrade in rare earth concentration at its North Stanmore project, setting the stage for a lower-cost, faster path to market.

Castle Minerals has significantly expanded its Western Australian gold footprint by acquiring Meekasan Pty Ltd, boosting its contiguous landholding in the Meekatharra district to 184km². The move is complemented by key board changes aimed at accelerating growth.

Conrad Asia Energy has formally approved the Final Investment Decision for its Mako Gas Project in Indonesia, securing full funding and long-term sales contracts, with first gas expected in late 2027.

Orezone Gold Corporation reported a robust 33% revenue increase for FY2025, driven by higher gold prices despite a slight production dip, while advancing its Bomboré hard rock expansion and announcing a major Quebec mine acquisition.

Capstone Copper has reported record-breaking copper production and adjusted EBITDA for Q4 and full-year 2025, while progressing key expansion projects and maintaining stable guidance for 2026.

Life360 has delivered a landmark 2025 with record user growth, revenue, and profitability, driven by its expanding subscription base and new advertising ventures. The company’s transition to an AI-first platform and strategic acquisitions set the stage for ambitious growth in 2026.

Pioneer Minerals has reported exceptional uranium surface assay results up to 4,257 ppm U3O8 at its Skull Creek Project in Colorado, advancing the project to drill-ready status with priority concealed targets identified.