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Bougainville Copper Limited’s key exploration licence EL01 is suspended after a 25-year large-scale mining lease was granted to Bougainville Minerals Limited over the same land, prompting the company to form an independent committee to assess legal and strategic options.

Salt Listed Funds released its 2026 annual report highlighting governance changes, investment policy updates including Treasury Units and Carbon-Related Businesses, and a notable decline in the Carbon Fund’s unit price over the year.

Resouro Strategic Metals has unveiled a robust Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Tiros Titanium and Rare Earths Project, signalling a post-tax NPV of US$715 million and a 44.2% IRR over 20 years. Meanwhile, binding agreements for mining and processing at the Novo Mundo Gold Project promise to unlock additional value.

Smartshares Limited’s annual report for the year ending 31 March 2026 details mixed fund unit movements, notable management changes, and key investment manager transitions within its suite of Exchange Traded Funds.

Aroa Biosurgery delivered a breakout FY26 with NZ$104 million revenue, driven by strong Myriad sales and clinical trial success, setting the stage for ambitious FY27 growth.

Brazilian Critical Minerals releases a robust Bankable Feasibility Study for its Ema Rare Earth Project, highlighting a US$1.47 billion post-tax NPV and a swift 0.5-year payback period, underpinned by low capital and operating costs.

EV Resources has verified continuous high-grade antimony mineralisation reaching 25.2% Sb at its Los Lirios Antimony Project through systematic underground channel sampling, underpinning plans for a maiden JORC Resource by year-end.

Matsa Resources has restructured its board and management team, appointing three new non-executive directors with deep technical and commercial expertise to support the expansion and development of its Lake Carey gold asset.

Prairie Lithium restructures its board to sharpen focus on commercial lithium production, with Paul Lloyd stepping up as Executive Chairman to lead corporate strategy and financing.

AnteoTech has shipped a 20-litre sample of its new Anteo C primer coating additive to a South Korean manufacturer, marking a key step from lab trials to manufacturing-scale evaluation in lithium-ion battery production.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has initiated a strategic review of its Cowalinya rare earth project, focusing on heavy rare earth oxides critical for energy and defence sectors. The review aims to unlock value from high-grade zones within a substantial JORC resource through expert reinterpretation and targeted metallurgical testing.

Euroz Hartleys is set to sell its Capital Markets division to BMO Financial Group for A$145 million, refocusing on its Private Wealth operations and returning proceeds to shareholders.

ikeGPS Group Limited reported a 33% surge in subscription revenue to NZ$19.2 million for FY26, driven by AI-powered product innovation and expanding adoption among North American utilities. The company achieved positive underlying EBITDA in March and ended the year with NZ$33 million cash and no debt.

Ore Resources has accelerated its lithium exploration and development at Coolgardie with diamond and RC drilling programs, alongside advancing economic studies and permitting efforts.

Collins Foods delivered record FY26 revenue and underlying profit, declaring a 15c fully franked final dividend while exiting Taco Bell to sharpen focus on KFC expansion in Australia and Europe.

Andean Silver has significantly expanded its Cerro Bayo silver-gold project resource, increasing the Indicated Mineral Resource by 230% to 60 million ounces silver equivalent and raising the total resource to 136 million ounces AgEq. This upgrade sets the stage for upcoming feasibility studies and a major drilling campaign.

Capricorn Metals has gained crucial federal environmental approval for expanding its Mount Gibson Gold Project, clearing a key hurdle toward development commencement in late 2026.

Metals Australia’s prefeasibility study for its Lac Carheil Graphite Project in Quebec reveals a strong economic foundation with a pre-tax NPV of AUD 790.8 million and a 22% IRR, underpinning its potential as a significant future graphite supplier.

Mainfreight Limited’s 2026 Annual Report reveals a 2.8% rise in revenue to NZ$5.38 billion, while profit before tax slipped 8.5% to NZ$351 million. The integrated logistics group is investing heavily in property and technology, advancing sustainability despite regional profit challenges.