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Elixir Energy has begun mobilising a drilling rig for the Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming to unlock commercial gas flows by mid-2026.

Pharmaceutical manufacturer ANO has been hit with a US FDA Import Alert, joining several Australian peers amid wider regulatory tensions. The company is mobilising expert consultants and preparing a petition to lift the alert within weeks.

Iltani Resources has reported robust assay results from diamond drilling at its Orient Silver-Indium Project, underpinning a significant bulk sample dispatch for metallurgical testing expected to complete by mid-2026.

Lendlease has landed a major contract to develop Sydney’s Hunter Street West Over Station, including a premium 52-storey commercial tower and metro station construction. This deal significantly boosts its development and construction pipeline ahead of FY27.

Scentre Group has sold a 19.9% stake in Westfield Sydney to Australian Retirement Trust for $864 million, reinforcing its strategy of capital recycling through joint ventures.

RPMGlobal shareholders convened on 19 December 2025 to vote on Caterpillar's $5.00 per share acquisition proposal, with strong board support and regulatory hurdles nearing resolution.

Cosmo Metals has reported promising results from its maiden drilling at the Spring Creek prospect, confirming continuity of high-grade gold mineralisation and identifying new target zones along a major regional trend.

EBR Systems has completed the first patient implant in its Totally Leadless CRT (TLC-AU) feasibility study, marking a strategic step toward expanding wireless cardiac resynchronisation therapy for heart failure patients.

Scentre Group has sold a 25% stake in Westfield Chermside to a Dexus-managed fund for $683 million, maintaining half ownership and management control. This move injects fresh capital aligned with its long-term strategy.

Dexus launches the Dexus Strategic Investment Trust series, acquiring a 25% stake in Westfield Chermside and raising $390 million for its DREP2 fund, while legal mediation is pushed to March 2026.

Swift TV Ltd has locked in pre-sales with five aged care providers, activating 1,246 screens ahead of its official launch and setting the stage for subscription revenue by March 2026.

Emyria Limited is scaling up its Perth Empax clinic with increased therapist approvals and treatment rooms, setting the stage for broader national clinical growth next year.