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LTR Pharma’s intranasal spray OROFLOW® has secured ethics approval for a clinical study targeting oesophageal motility disorders, marking its first foray beyond erectile dysfunction. The study, led by Dr Peter Wu, aims to validate a non-invasive alternative for swallowing difficulties in a market projected to reach US$8.1 billion by 2034.

Everest Metals Corporation (ASX: EMC) has completed a 3,078m grade control drilling program at its Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project, delivering multiple high-grade gold intersections and advancing mining operations ahead of a resource update targeted for Q3 2026.

Galilee Energy has finished construction of the Zydeco-1 drilling site in Louisiana, setting the stage for drilling to commence in early July 2026. The well targets a substantial 13.7 billion cubic feet of gas and 610,000 barrels of condensate, underpinning the company’s US Gulf Coast growth ambitions.

HiTech Group Australia has tabled a conditional $15 million offer to acquire selected assets and employees from Hudson Global Resources, targeting the UpperGround business. The deal hinges on creditor approval, regulatory clearance, and financing, with payments structured across upfront, conditional, and deferred components.

AFT Pharmaceuticals surged 22% to NZ$254.7 million revenue in FY26, surpassing profit guidance and securing FDA approval to advance a pivotal injectable iron Phase III trial targeting a $7.4 billion market. The company is poised for further global expansion and product launches in FY27.

KMD Brands is set to reduce its share count from nearly 1.8 billion to about 72 million through a 1 for 25 consolidation effective early July 2026, simplifying its capital base without changing shareholder value.

BWP Property Group and BWP Trust have announced a preliminary distribution estimate of 9.83 cents per stapled security for the six months ending 30 June 2026, marking a 4% increase from the prior period. The entire distribution will come from BWP Trust, with no dividend expected from BWP Property Group Ltd.

PointsBet’s FY26 nine-month report reflects a transitional period marked by MIXI’s 66.4% takeover, a slight revenue dip to AUD 186.6 million, and a near breakeven normalised EBITDA. Australian revenue softened by 4%, while Canada grew 13% driven by iGaming momentum.

Hawk Resources has secured $1.11 million through a rights issue to fund its critical minerals projects across Western Australia and the US, with directors backing the raise in full.

Pathkey.AI has finalised its takeover of Chipforge, an AI-driven semiconductor design company, issuing shares and performance rights as consideration. The move broadens Pathkey's AI platform capabilities from clinical trials into semiconductor engineering, aiming to shorten chip development cycles significantly.

Beacon Minerals has refined its FY2026 dividend details, confirming a fully franked cash payout and an estimated scrip dividend tied to Forrestania Resources shares, with key dates set for July and August.

White Energy has arranged a $1 million unsecured loan from a company linked to its chairman to support due diligence on planned acquisitions and cover working capital before a capital raising.