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Ardea Resources pushes back the completion of its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS to pursue optimisation opportunities, while securing strong multi-level government backing and maintaining a robust financial position.

Macallum New Energy completed key 3D and 2D seismic surveys in Western Australia’s Perth Basin, setting the stage for prospect maturation and potential drilling in 2027 while maintaining a strong cash position.

Black Canyon's pilot scale Dense Media Separation testwork boosts manganese grades at Wandanya to 41% with recoveries around 80%, underpinning a promising development pathway.

PainChek has received a $1.123 million R&D tax incentive refund for FY2025, reinforcing its cash reserves and underpinning ongoing development of AI pain assessment algorithms and US market validation.

Ardea Resources is pushing forward its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Goongarrie Hub with a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study, underpinned by multi-jurisdictional government support and strategic partnerships with Japanese industry giants.

Coda Minerals has cleared a key regulatory hurdle for its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project with the formal gazettal of its Scoping Report, setting a clear pathway for mining lease approval and reducing project uncertainty.

Antares Metals (ASX: AM5) has secured approval to begin heritage surveys and drilling at its Quinns VMS project in Western Australia, backed by $237,500 in government co-funding. The company aims to test high-grade extensions of the historic Austin deposit and untested regional prospects, with copper prices rising sharply since the last resource estimate.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has strengthened its balance sheet with a combined $5.75 million cash inflow from Australian Government R&D tax incentives, supporting its pivotal Phase 3 osteoarthritis trial and regulatory efforts.

Ceretas Limited is raising $8 million through an IPO to fund clinical trials and development of its novel therapeutic ultrasound device targeting Alzheimer’s disease symptoms.

Solstice Minerals has delivered a standout quarter at its Nanadie Copper-Gold Project, extending mineralisation well beyond the current resource boundary with a massive 629m drill intercept. Backed by a strong $45 million cash position, the company is poised for further resource growth and exploration across its Eastern Goldfields assets.

NEXTDC has increased its pro forma contracted utilisation by 73MW to 740MW as of June 30, 2026, reflecting new customer wins and a forward order book now standing at 565MW. Despite this growth, FY26 financial guidance remains steady.

Bass Oil reported a 3% production increase in June 2026, driven by Indonesian output and Cooper Basin gains. The Bunian 6 well drilling is underway, expected to double group production, while the Vanessa gas field acquisition opens new gas sales and commercialisation pathways.