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AdAlta has completed a key US$1 million milestone payment securing rights to its lead CAR-T therapy EW-001 outside Greater China, progressed Australian manufacturing with first runs expected late 2026, and is preparing for a critical pre-IND meeting with the US FDA.

St George Mining has delivered its most impressive drill results yet at the Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project, revealing a new record intercept of 207 metres of continuous high-grade mineralisation from surface. These findings bolster the case for a straightforward open-pit operation and reinforce Araxá’s status as South America’s largest, highest-grade carbonatite-hosted rare earth resource.

Appen's Q2 FY26 results highlight a robust 26% revenue increase, driven by a 75% jump in its China segment and improving global operations. The company reiterates its full-year guidance amid ongoing AI market growth and operational efficiencies.

Axel REE has confirmed a breakthrough in sustainable rare earth extraction at its Woolrich deposit, surpassing previous test benchmarks and preparing for field trials in December 2026.

Horizon Oil achieved record production and sales in FY26, driven by its Thailand assets, and completed the off-market takeover of Cue Energy, expanding its footprint across five countries.

Coronado Global Resources surged back to profitability in Q2 2026, driven by a 39.3% jump in saleable production and a 27.7% fall in mining cash costs. Buchanan mine hit record half-year output, while Curragh staged a major operational turnaround.

Battery Age Minerals has identified multiple priority exploration targets at its Apex Project in Utah, submitted new drilling permits for Austria’s Bleiberg site, finalised a commercial germanium technology licence, and gained entry to a US defense consortium, underpinning its integrated germanium strategy.

Australian Silica Quartz Group (ASQ) reports promising kaolin beneficiation results from its White Swan Project, with dry processing boosting kaolinite content to 83% and early ceramic tests confirming product quality. Chinese market feedback signals robust demand amid dwindling domestic supplies.

Sheffield Resources reported a 20% rise in ore mined and an 11% increase in concentrate production at its Thunderbird Mine, alongside an 8% jump in zircon prices amid improving market conditions.

Firebird Metals has validated its proprietary Lithium Manganese Rich (LMR) cathode materials, achieving discharge capacities on par with commercial references and significantly surpassing conventional LFP and high-nickel NCM cathodes. This milestone underscores Firebird's integrated battery materials strategy and sets the stage for advanced optimisation at its Australian Demonstration Plant.

Racura Oncology has hit key clinical milestones in its RC220 development, including first patient dosing in a lung cancer trial and dose escalation in a cardioprotection study, supported by a strong $34.3 million cash position.

Akora Resources has successfully raised $3.3 million through a placement and entitlement offer, advancing its high-grade Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar following a key mining permit grant.