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Clever Culture Systems posted a $1.32 million loss for the half year ending December 2025, reflecting a strategic shift and reduced government grants. Despite this, the company strengthened its cash position, repaid government debt, and grew its APAS Independence instrument footprint globally.

Magnetite Mines’ Razorback Iron Ore Project has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government, recognising its national economic importance and unlocking enhanced regulatory support for the next three years.

Black Cat Syndicate’s latest drilling at Mt Clement confirms strong, high-grade antimony mineralisation extending beyond current resources, advancing the project towards a pivotal economic study.

Nido Education outlines the challenges facing Australia's early childhood sector amid demographic shifts and affordability pressures, while detailing its strategic response and upcoming capital management decisions.

Victory Metals has partnered with Curtin University and the Australian Government to accelerate development of the North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Project, positioning Australia as a key player in critical minerals supply.

Great Southern Mining has expanded gold mineralisation at its Golden Boulder discovery to 3.5 kilometres, revealing promising shallow high-grade intercepts and setting the stage for deeper drilling in 2026.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports breakthrough metallurgical testwork at its Koppamurra project, doubling heap leach irrigation rates and achieving around 70% recovery of key magnet rare earth elements. These advances promise faster production timelines and lower costs ahead of the Pre-Feasibility Study.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining’s recent diamond drilling at Kirgella Gift and Providence deposits reveals thick gold mineralisation extending well below previous resource estimates, signalling promising vertical growth potential.

Argenica Therapeutics has reported a significant increase in its half-year loss to $3.82 million, driven by reduced revenue and higher research and development expenses. The company continues to invest heavily in its neuroprotective drug candidate ARG-007 amid ongoing clinical trials.

Atomo Diagnostics has landed a significant $630,000 order to supply HIV self-tests for a federally funded Australian health initiative, reinforcing its role in expanding accessible testing.

Red Mountain Mining has acquired the Thompson Falls Antimony Project on the Montana-Idaho border, adjacent to the only operating antimony smelter in the US. Early assays reveal exceptional grades, positioning the company to capitalise on critical mineral supply chain demands.

Micro-X has initiated installation of its first human pilot site for a portable Head CT scanner at Royal Melbourne Hospital, marking a pivotal step towards revolutionising stroke diagnosis with carbon nanotube technology.