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Actinogen Medical has locked in a $4.3 million tranche of non-dilutive funding to support its pivotal Alzheimer’s disease trial, reinforcing its financial position as it nears critical interim and final results.

Black Cat Syndicate’s recent drilling at Mt Clement reinforces the continuity of high-grade antimony mineralisation, setting the stage for a pivotal economic study later this year.

Cycliq Group Ltd reported a 21% decline in customer receipts for Q2 FY2026, offset by a solid net operating cash inflow and a strong Black Friday campaign that generated $1.3 million in gross revenue.

ReadCloud Limited has secured over 50 new school contracts for 2026, driving strong growth in its VET-in-Schools and eBooks divisions despite ongoing funding challenges in its Industry Training segment.

NH3 Clean Energy has marked significant progress in its WAH2 clean ammonia project, securing major offtake agreements and government facilitation support alongside a $4 million institutional funding round.

West Cobar Metals has announced a significant inferred gallium resource of 263 million tonnes at its Salazar Critical Minerals Project in Western Australia, highlighting the strategic importance of gallium amid global supply constraints.

The Garvan Institute has won a $3 million MRFF grant to conduct pivotal pancreatic cancer studies, including one evaluating Syntara’s amsulostat combined with chemotherapy. Recruitment is slated to begin mid-2026 across major NSW cancer centres.

ACDC Metals is progressing hydrometallurgical testwork on its Goschen Central rare earth project and advancing its White Hills gold exploration licence, aligning with Australia's new $1.2 billion Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve.

Red Hill Minerals has extended gold mineralisation at its Barkley target in the West Pilbara, revealing a strike length exceeding one kilometre with multiple significant intercepts. The company plans further geological modelling and drilling to unlock the project's potential.

WA1 Resources has revealed a substantial indicated mineral resource at its Luni Niobium Project, supported by successful metallurgical testwork and a robust financial position. The project’s strategic importance in the critical minerals sector is underscored by ongoing development and community engagement.

Alchemy Resources is set to begin reverse circulation drilling at its Roe Hills lithium project in Western Australia, following promising aircore results. The drilling forms part of a joint venture with JOGMEC, aiming to unlock significant lithium potential along a major structural trend.

Banco Santander has launched A$550 million of fixed rate senior notes due in 2031, exclusively aimed at professional and eligible counterparties under MiFID II regulations. The notes will be listed on the ASX and carry investment-grade ratings.