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Vectus Biosystems appoints Dr Tara Speranza as CEO and CTO to accelerate development of lead fibrosis drug VB0004 with performance-linked incentives.

Toro Energy has sent its Scheme Booklet to shareholders outlining the proposed takeover by IsoEnergy, backed by an independent expert and the company’s board. Key dates for shareholder voting and court approval are set for June.

Amaero Ltd is set to re-domicile from Australia to Delaware via court-approved schemes, issuing US HoldCo CHESS Depositary Interests to shareholders while maintaining its ASX listing. The move aims to tap into deeper US capital markets and enhance strategic growth opportunities.

Bremworth Limited and Floorscape Limited have pushed back the deadline for their acquisition scheme to 7 August 2026 after the New Zealand Commerce Commission extended its decision date to 29 May. The deal remains contingent on regulatory approval and shareholder consent.

Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX:PIQ) has denied any undisclosed material information following a sharp share price drop and heightened trading activity, pointing instead to recent strategic updates and organisational changes.

Charger Metals is advancing its Lake Johnston and Bynoe projects with growing lithium resources and high-grade gold discoveries, benefiting from a strong upswing in lithium and gold prices.

The Star Entertainment Group has secured a US$390 million, three-year credit facility with WhiteHawk Capital Partners, fully refinancing its existing debt and unlocking approximately A$130 million in additional liquidity.

Humm Group has been named as a defendant in a High Court challenge by major shareholder Andrew Abercrombie, contesting the Takeovers Panel's voting restriction orders that could reshape shareholder control ahead of a key EGM.

Atlantic Lithium has agreed to be acquired by Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt for US$210 million in an all-cash deal offering a 26.6% premium to recent share prices, aiming to accelerate lithium production in Ghana.

Diablo Resources has secured an 80% interest in the historic Horn Silver Project in Utah, a prolific high-grade silver and gold mine, supported by a $3.5 million placement to fund immediate drilling and district-scale exploration.

Bell Financial Group has kicked off 2026 with a striking 197% surge in net profit after tax for the first four months, driven by a strong rebound in its Markets division and steady growth in Platforms.

Unico Silver’s latest drilling at the Joaquin Project delivers record silver equivalent grades at Breccia Puntudo and expands mineralisation at La Negra SE and La Morocha SE, underpinning resource growth ahead of the Pre-Feasibility Study.

NoviqTech (ASX: NVQ) advances its biochar carbon removal strategy with a key non-binding MoU covering 70% of credits from its Great Barrier Reef project, targeting 2026 commercial milestones.

ARN Media reported a 10% revenue decline in FY25 but accelerated digital growth and cost savings, while defending ongoing legal disputes with former talent.

Arovella Therapeutics has named Dr Nicole Van Der Weerden as acting CEO following Dr Michael Baker’s departure, positioning her to steer the company through the critical phase I trial of its CAR-iNKT therapy ALA-101.

Adavale Resources (ASX:ADD) is intensifying its drilling campaign at the London Victoria gold mine, delivering promising high-grade results and expanding its footprint with new tenure acquisitions. The company targets a mid-year resource update amid ongoing assay releases and greenfield exploration.

Fortuna Metals has appointed mineral sands marketing veteran Ian Hind to lead its marketing strategy as it ramps up drilling at the Mkanda and Kampini rutile projects in Malawi, aiming to advance resource definition and commercial viability in 2026.

Light & Wonder posted modest revenue growth in Q1 2026, driven by strong Gaming and iGaming performances, while net income fell sharply due to legacy legal costs. The company maintains disciplined capital management amid ongoing macro pressures.

Orica Limited posted its strongest half-year EBIT in over 20 years at $512 million, driven by premium product demand and strategic acquisitions including Nelson Brothers. The company also initiated a $100 million cost reduction program and declared a 28.5 cent interim dividend.

Evolution Energy Minerals (ASX:EV1) is set to start drilling at its Chikundo Copper Project in June 2026 despite assay delays, while progressing the Chilalo Graphite Project towards first production in October 2027 with a modular development plan and clear funding milestones.

NEXTDC has closed a A$1.7 billion subordinated hybrid securities offer fully backed by La Caisse, enhancing its liquidity to an estimated A$8.4 billion by June 30, 2026.

Amcor posted a 77% jump in Q3 net sales fueled by the Berry acquisition, delivering synergy gains above expectations and updating fiscal 2026 guidance amid geopolitical headwinds.