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Pinnacle Minerals has secured a strategic acquisition of eight critical minerals projects in Idaho and Washington, positioning itself at the forefront of the US critical minerals supply chain. The company also raised $3 million to accelerate exploration and development.

Orange Minerals NL has reported exceptional rock chip assay results at its Lennon’s Find Project in Western Australia, with silver grades reaching nearly 3,000 grams per tonne. These findings set the stage for a significant deep drilling campaign targeting a promising subsurface anomaly.

Actinogen Medical has secured an initial $5.5 million R&D tax incentive rebate from the Australian Tax Office, with an additional $1.9 million pending, bolstering funding for its Alzheimer’s and depression drug trials.

Dynamic Metals has won a $175,000 co-funding grant from the WA Government to advance diamond drilling at its promising Cognac West gold and copper prospect, part of the Widgiemooltha Project.

Aurora Labs has secured over A$900,000 in contracts with the Australian Defence Force, pushing forward its advanced propulsion systems and additive manufacturing capabilities. A strategic partnership with Sovereign Propulsion Systems aims to integrate these innovations into next-generation unmanned aerial systems.

EMVision Medical Devices has received a $3 million government grant to fund a clinical study demonstrating its emu™ brain scanner's impact on accelerating stroke diagnosis in rural emergency departments.

Ansell Limited has revealed unauthorized access to certain company data through vulnerabilities in licensed third-party software, with no disruption to operations. While most accessed data was non-sensitive, some confidential and personal information was involved.

Strike Energy has reached key milestones in its South Erregulla Peaking Power Plant project, with engine installations underway and a significant forecast increase in capacity payments boosting revenue prospects.

IsoEnergy Ltd. is set to acquire Toro Energy Ltd., combining two significant uranium portfolios to create a diversified global player with flagship projects in Australia, Canada, and the U.S. This strategic merger positions the new entity to capitalize on rising uranium demand amid a tightening market.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) prices for its suite of Australian iShares ETFs for the September 2025 distribution period, alongside important tax certification reminders for investors.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced final cash distributions for 14 Australian domiciled iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for 22 October 2025. Investors are reminded of key dates and tax certification requirements under FATCA and CRS.

Buru Energy secured key government approvals and identified a promising new gas prospect beneath its Rafael field, while raising $4.4 million to fund development activities. The company is gearing up for a Final Investment Decision in 3Q 2026, aiming for first material cash flow by 2028.