♟️ Thursday 30 July 2026 Thu, 30 July 2026

Zelira Therapeutics has raised nearly US$33 million into its HOPE® 1 special purpose vehicle, valuing the SPV at about US$66 million post-money. The funds will advance FDA regulatory submissions and Phase 1 clinical trials for its autism-targeting cannabinoid drug.

Alterity Therapeutics has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the FDA endorsing a single pivotal Phase 3 trial for its ATH434 drug in Multiple System Atrophy, setting the stage for trial initiation by the end of 2026.

PTR Minerals has unveiled a substantial maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Rosewood Titanium Project, highlighting a large, high-grade heavy mineral deposit with strong metallurgical potential and strategic team expansions.

Cann Group reported its second-ever quarterly operating cash inflow of $0.24 million in Q4 FY2026, edging closer to cash flow break-even. The company expanded exports to the UK and Germany, launched new products, and completed a leadership transition while redeeming convertible notes and securing additional credit.

Lac Gold Limited's latest drilling at the Rouyn Gold Project reveals extensive high-grade gold mineralisation, while the acquisition of the historic Golden Patricia Mine adds a significant growth platform. The company ends the quarter with $13.3 million in cash and a clear focus on resource expansion.

Brightstar Resources has greenlit full-scale construction of its Goldfields Project with all key approvals in place, targeting first gold in mid-2027 while boosting its Sandstone resource base to 2.9 million ounces.

Raiz Invest reported robust Q4 FY26 growth with active customers climbing 6.7% and funds under management hitting $2.32 billion, while confirming FY26 profitability guidance.

Island Pharmaceuticals has marked a major step forward in its antiviral program with the start of GMP manufacturing for Galidesivir, expanded USAMRIID collaboration, and FDA orphan drug designation. Regulatory approvals for compassionate use in Uganda’s Ebola outbreak and a new dose optimisation study with Texas Biomed further de-risk the pathway to approval.

Anson Resources has dramatically expanded its Green River Lithium Project resource and confirmed robust project economics, while sealing a key agreement with POSCO for a demonstration plant funded by the Korean industrial giant.

Oceana Metals has validated extensive high-grade rare earth mineralisation at its Serra Negra project in Brazil, underpinning a major drilling campaign backed by a $20 million capital raise.

Lightning Minerals has executed a strategic reset focusing on Australian gold and critical minerals, securing $1.85 million to accelerate exploration at its flagship Mt Turner and Warby Tungsten projects. Key technical milestones include an independent petrology study validating Mt Turner's gold system and promising tungsten assay results at Warby.

Janus Electric navigated a transitional Q4 FY26 by settling legacy debts, raising $12 million, and growing its North American order book to 112 truck conversions, positioning itself for commercial scale-up.

Horizon Gold's Definitive Feasibility Study for the Gum Creek Project outlines a 10-year open pit mine with robust production targets, strong financial metrics, and significant exploration progress, backed by a $30 million capital raise.

Asara Resources secured a A$60 million placement to fund an intensified drilling campaign at its flagship Kada Gold Project in Guinea, reporting significant high-grade gold intercepts and key leadership appointments to drive its growth strategy.

Anax Metals has secured $16 million through placements to fund exploration and development at its Whim Creek Project, with diamond drilling commenced and FEED launched ahead of a targeted Final Investment Decision in Q4 2026.

Odessa Minerals has reported encouraging exploration results at its WA projects, confirming potential carbonatite-hosted rare earth elements and new base metal anomalies, while securing $2.65 million in fresh capital to fund a maiden 10,000m drilling campaign and project acquisitions.

Unith Ltd boosted its AI digital human platform with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, launched new SDKs, and secured $2.75 million in fresh capital to fuel growth and commercial expansion.

Ragusa Minerals has secured a controlling stake in Pegasus Tel Inc., gaining the Purple Pansy manganese-gold project in Arizona. Recent surveys and assays highlight promising high-grade manganese and gold mineralisation, positioning the company in a strategically important US critical minerals sector.

Carnaby Resources has agreed to a scheme of arrangement with Evolution Mining, offering shareholders a 60.4% premium and exposure to Evolution’s portfolio, while reporting significant new high-grade copper-gold results at its Greater Duchess project.

Aeris Resources has lifted its Group Mineral Resources by 24% and Ore Reserves by 50% to 61Mt and 21Mt respectively, driven by the Peel Mining acquisition and exploration success across its portfolio.

NOVONIX has hit a critical milestone by delivering a synthetic graphite anode sample to Panasonic, supporting a planned production start in late 2027. The company secured A$21.66 million in fresh capital to fund production readiness, while navigating an evolving US trade and policy landscape aimed at boosting domestic battery materials.

Sinclair Gold has pushed gold mineralisation deeper at its Mt Henry project, with initial drilling results confirming significant extensions beyond the existing 915,000oz resource. Backed by a $30m placement and a royalty deal, the company is well-funded to continue its 50,000m drilling campaign.

Turaco Gold’s Pre-Feasibility Study for the Afema Project in Côte d’Ivoire outlines a robust gold development producing around 200,000 ounces annually over a decade, backed by a maiden 1.91Moz Ore Reserve and a US$2.1 billion post-tax NPV.

Black Cat Syndicate delivered a transformational FY26, doubling gold output to 90,833oz and generating a record $77M operating cashflow in the June quarter, fully recouping its $106M Paulsens acquisition costs.