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The Western Australian Minister for Environment has confirmed the adequacy of the Environmental Protection Authority’s assessment for VRX Silica’s Arrowsmith North project, allowing development to proceed with amended conditions addressing environmental concerns.

X2M Connect Limited has secured over $5.5 million in new South Korean contracts for remote water metering, signaling strong momentum heading into FY26. The company’s expanding customer base and addressable market highlight its growing influence in the Asia-Pacific IoT sector.

ParagonCare appoints Carmen Riley as CEO effective July 1, 2025, with a planned transition period under outgoing CEO David Collins to complete integration and pursue M&A opportunities.

Finder Energy has fast-tracked the development of its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields in Timor-Leste through a strategic alliance with SLB, targeting initial production of up to 40,000 barrels per day. The company’s diversified portfolio and tight capital structure position it for multiple catalysts in the second half of 2025.

Race Oncology has successfully dosed the first patient with its RC220 and doxorubicin combination in a Phase 1 trial for advanced solid tumours, reporting no dose-limiting side effects. This milestone marks a key step in evaluating the safety and potential cardioprotective benefits of the novel therapy.

Wiseway Group Limited will seek retrospective shareholder approval for critical related party leases after ASX determines prior approvals were required. The company assures operations remain unaffected as it commissions an independent fairness report.

Viva Leisure has grown from 29 gyms in 2019 to over 480 locations, leveraging proprietary technology and a multi-brand strategy to lead fitness innovation across Australia and beyond.

X2M Connect Limited has secured $1.95 million through a share placement and convertible note conversion, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and accelerate growth in AI and IoT sectors.

Diatreme Resources’ Northern Silica Project has been awarded Major Project Status by the Australian Government, marking a pivotal step in advancing critical minerals development in Queensland. This designation streamlines federal approvals and supports the project’s role in the clean energy supply chain.

RLF AgTech has secured exclusive rights to distribute AXIOMA Biologicals’ advanced biostimulant products across Australia, China, and Asia, marking a strategic move into the biologicals market segment.

Harvest Technology Group reports it is one year ahead of its 3-Year Pathway to Profit plan, forecasting a significant reduction in EBITDA loss for FY25 and unveiling plans for its AI-powered NEON platform launch in 1H26.

Hazer Group unveils a strategic alliance with engineering giant KBR to fast-track its low-cost clean hydrogen technology, targeting major global markets with a capex-lite licensing model.