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IRIS Metals has appointed Simon Iacopetta as Strategic Advisor and promoted Chris Evans to Executive Chairman, signalling a sharpened focus on expanding its critical minerals portfolio in North America.

Newmont and Barrick have settled all disputes related to their Nevada Gold Mines joint venture, agreeing to contribute previously excluded properties and updating governance terms. Newmont will pay Barrick $1.95 billion, while also consenting to Barrick's proposed North American gold assets IPO.

Forrestania Resources has extended its off-market takeover offer for Zenith Minerals shares to 31 August 2026, while ASIC has approved a faster payment window that removes withdrawal rights for shareholders.

Metallium Limited has appointed key board members and executives to strengthen governance and operational capacity as it advances its Flash Joule Heating technology towards commercialisation in the US.

Larvotto Resources has declined to match Austral Resources’ higher offer for Hammer Metals, sticking to its strategic investment criteria while advancing its Hillgrove Mine production plans.

Dreadnought Resources has unveiled assay results from nearly 500 air core holes at Illaara, revealing 13 gold mineralised corridors stretching over 40 kilometres. With just 10% of the greenstone belt tested, the company plans infill drilling this August to sharpen targets ahead of more rigorous RC drilling.

Sunrise Energy Metals has landed a conditional US$400 million loan commitment from the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital to back its Syerston Scandium Project, while also initiating plans for a U.S. securities listing.

Meteoric Resources has secured a secondary listing on the U.S. OTCQB Venture Market, enabling its shares to trade under METOF and enhancing access for U.S. and Brazilian investors without disrupting its ASX presence.

Percheron Therapeutics announces Dr Michael Baker as incoming CEO, replacing Dr James Garner who steps down after three years. Baker’s appointment aligns executive incentives with shareholder value as the company prepares for a pivotal HMBD-002 clinical trial.

Altech Batteries has officially ended its CERENERGY battery project and terminated its strategic partner search, responding to ASX queries about the timing of its disclosures following an unauthorized announcement by a related entity.

Li-FT Power Ltd. is raising $20 million through a common share offering priced at $2.90 each, primarily to cover care and maintenance costs for its Renard diamond mine option and support corporate activities. The deal includes a 15% over-allotment option and has conditional TSXV approval.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured $900,000 through a placement with existing investors to fund working capital and progress key projects including the Brownsville Lithium Refinery PFS and innovative metal recycling technologies.