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CVC Limited announces the planned resignation of CEO Mark Avery by July 2026, triggering a leadership reshuffle with Executive Chair Craig Treasure set to become Managing Director and Andrew Ashwood stepping in as CEO.

Corazon Mining has secured the Chalice Gold Project from Westgold Resources, gaining a 191,000oz high-grade gold resource and a strategic partnership with Westgold as a near-20% shareholder.

Corazon Mining takes a major step into gold development by acquiring the Chalice Gold Project from Westgold, backed by a $16.5 million capital raise and a near 20% strategic stake from Westgold.

Austin Metals has mapped over 12 km of prospective BIF and identified five drill-ready gold targets at Brunswick Hill within its Austin Gold Project. A 4,000m RC drilling campaign is set to begin in June, initially focusing on Brunswick Hill and Mt Sandy.

Australia’s Treasurer has mandated six foreign shareholders to divest nearly 18% of Northern Minerals shares by early July, citing national security under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act. Northern Minerals supports the move as vital for aligning with Australia’s strategic interests and advancing its Browns Range rare earths project.

Anson Resources' scoping study for its Green River Lithium Project in Utah reveals first quartile operating costs and a clear development pathway targeting 10,000 tonnes per annum lithium carbonate production by 2029.

BCAL Diagnostics has embedded referral forms for its early cancer detection tests into clinical software used by 97% of Australian GPs, launched a telehealth platform, and opened a Sydney clinic, gearing up for a multi-cancer test launch in June 2026.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has closed its three-year turnaround and is now poised for growth, backed by a landmark high-energy laser contract, a major European acquisition, and a $175 million capital raise.

CuFe Ltd secures a strategic $15.35 million investment from Pan African’s Tennant Consolidated Mining Group, aiming to fast-track its Gecko and Orlando copper-gold projects in Tennant Creek with enhanced technical collaboration and board representation.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX: AT4) has raised A$10 million through a strongly supported placement and secured a 40% Utah state tax credit, underpinning its strategy to develop a domestic US supply chain for tungsten and antimony ahead of a planned Nasdaq listing.

Brisbane Broncos capped a landmark 2025 season with both NRL and NRLW premiership victories, driving a 20.5% revenue surge and a 36% profit increase. The club rewarded shareholders with increased dividends amid record crowds and expanded community programs.

Dotz Nano appoints experienced tech leader Nati Harpaz as CEO amid a A$3.3 million capital raise, with Harpaz personally investing over A$1 million to back the company’s commercial push.

Island Pharmaceuticals has appointed Mark Herzog as Senior Global Health Security Advisor and secured roles in key Medical Countermeasures Coalition groups, boosting its US biodefence engagement ahead of pivotal Galidesivir Animal Rule studies.

TechnologyOne has delivered a record half-year profit and annual recurring revenue, driven by its AI-powered SaaS+ platform and strong sector wins, while reaffirming its FY26 growth guidance.

Metallium's US affiliate wins a US$1 million Phase II SBIR contract from the U.S. Department of War to pilot-scale its Flash Joule Heating technology, targeting gallium and germanium extraction from electronic waste. This advances the company’s push to secure domestic supply chains for defence-critical materials.