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Botala Energy faces an ASX price query after its shares jumped from $0.055 to $0.073 amid heavy trading, prompting scrutiny over undisclosed information and continuous disclosure compliance.

Jade Gas Holdings has announced the immediate resignation of CEO Christopher Newport due to personal reasons, with the board affirming ongoing focus on its Mongolian coal bed methane projects and starting a search for a successor.

The Smart US 500 ETF reported a near-billion-dollar fund size with a 5-year average annual return of 14.14% after fees and tax, maintaining a high-risk profile and low management fees of 0.34%.

Bourns, Inc. has crossed the 90% acceptance threshold in its takeover of Rakon, making the offer unconditional and triggering compulsory acquisition rights and a planned delisting from NZX.

The Hydration Pharmaceuticals Company Limited (ASX: HPC) temporarily halted trading to relodge its FY25 Annual Report, revealing a $2.86 million loss driven by US market rationalisation and ongoing cost-cutting.

Toro Energy shareholders face a pivotal vote on a takeover scheme by IsoEnergy, offering a near 80% premium and access to a diversified uranium portfolio across Australia, Canada, and the US.

Tennant Minerals has delivered a standout diamond drilling result at its Bluebird copper-gold-bismuth discovery, extending high-grade mineralisation and highlighting bismuth’s rising strategic value.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) secures A$11 million to complete feasibility studies and permitting for its Seymour Lithium Project, aiming for first ore in 2028 amid a recovering lithium market and strong Canadian support.

Ava Risk Group posted a $6.1 million Q3 sales intake and secured a $7 million strategic investment to fuel US expansion, while geopolitical tensions delay some Middle East orders.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX: SNX) has received five exploration licences for its As Safra copper-gold project in Saudi Arabia, granted by Royal Decree, allowing immediate drilling with three rigs on site. The licences reflect top-level government support and align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 mining ambitions.

Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) posted modest revenue growth in 2025, driven by Gaming and iGaming segments, while SciPlay revenue dipped slightly. The company completed its Grover acquisition, settled a $128 million IP dispute with Aristocrat, and transitioned to a sole ASX listing.

Resmed delivered a robust Q3 FY2026 with 11% revenue growth, margin expansion, and a 21% jump in non-GAAP EPS, while announcing a new U.S. distribution centre and a $0.60 dividend.

Critical Resources has confirmed significant greisen-hosted tungsten mineralisation at Granite Creek, boosting its exploration priority in a market where tungsten prices have surged over eightfold since early 2025. Assay results from ongoing New Zealand field programs are due mid-2026.

Asara Resources has appointed CEO Matthew Sharples as Managing Director, underscoring his leadership as the company pushes ahead with exploration at its flagship Kada gold project in Guinea.

White Cliff Minerals has recommenced drilling at its Rae Copper Project, delivering high-grade copper-silver results and metallurgical testwork supporting simplified processing. The company agreed to sell its Great Bear Project for A$5.8 million, refocusing resources on Rae.

Geopacific Resources shakes up leadership with Hamish Bohannan as new Managing Director and Rowan Johnston as Chairman, aligning the company for Woodlark’s transition from DFS to development.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited posted a 14% rise in cash profit for 1H26 to AUD 3.78 billion, driven by cost reductions and steady revenue, while declaring an 83-cent interim dividend with 75% franking.

Contact Energy is set for a leadership shift as Chair Rob McDonald retires after eight transformative years, handing the reins to director Jon Macdonald, whose governance experience promises continuity amid ongoing renewable expansion.