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MAC Copper has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval, satisfying all regulatory conditions for its acquisition by Harmony Gold’s Australian subsidiary. The deal now awaits shareholder votes and court sanction to proceed.

EcoGraf Limited has been granted its first Australian patent for its innovative HFfree® purification technology, reinforcing its position in the battery anode materials market. This milestone follows a recent breakthrough that cut purification costs by 25%, boosting the commercial potential of its purification facilities.

Ampol Limited reported a resilient first half of 2025 with $649 million RCOP EBITDA and a strategic push into EV charging and renewable fuels. The company declared a fully franked 40 cents per share interim dividend, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.

Dreadnought Resources has completed a comprehensive drilling campaign at its Mangaroon project, revealing encouraging gold intercepts at Steve’s Reward and significant niobium mineralisation at Stinger. Further assay results are anticipated in the coming months, underpinning the company’s push towards open pit mining.

HMC Digital Infrastructure Ltd’s DigiCo REIT reports FY25 EBITDA ahead of guidance, with its SYD1 data centre achieving ‘Certified Strategic’ status, underpinning expansion plans and senior hires.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT has reported FY25 results ahead of forecasts, boosted by the SYD1 data centre’s ‘Certified Strategic’ status and robust development progress across Australia and the US.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT, newly listed on the ASX, posted a $67.9 million loss for its inaugural period ending June 2025, reflecting significant acquisition and IPO costs amid rapid expansion in data centre assets.

EMVision Medical Devices has been awarded a $3 million non-dilutive government grant to conduct a pioneering clinical study using its telehealth-enabled emu™ brain scanner in regional South Australia, aiming to transform stroke diagnosis and treatment.

Great Western Exploration’s recent gravity survey at the Oval Targets in Western Australia reveals a promising core of a large VHMS copper-gold system, prompting plans for a deep drill test supported by government funding applications.

HiTech Group has reported a solid 7.1% revenue increase for FY2025, driven by strong government sector demand for ICT talent and services, alongside a 10% rise in net profit after tax.

Nova Minerals has garnered strong support from Alaska’s Governor and the Australian Consular-General for its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project, aligning with key infrastructure and national security priorities.

Tetratherix has landed a $3.3 million Australian Government grant to co-fund a $7.4 million project expanding its synthetic polymer production and supporting its US market entry in 2026.