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Maronan Metals has reported robust assay results from its 2025 infill drilling, revealing significant shallow copper-gold and silver-lead mineralisation that could boost early mining inventory. A revised boxcut design also promises to cut excavation volumes substantially.

Temas Resources’ 2026 re-assays of 2022 drill samples at La Blache reveal material uplifts in vanadium, gallium, scandium, and chromium grades, strengthening the case for its proprietary Regenerative Chloride Leach technology.

Spenda Limited has sold its Ledger platform to APG Pay for $1.8 million, cutting $2.7 million in annual costs and streamlining operations to concentrate on its core revenue-generating products.

X2M Connect has teamed up with Mawson Business Advisory to roll out an integrated AI-driven smart community platform featuring private 5G connectivity, targeting Australia's $6.2 billion retirement village market with long-term contracts.

The Star Entertainment Group has secured a US$390 million, three-year credit facility with WhiteHawk Capital Partners, fully refinancing its existing debt and unlocking approximately A$130 million in additional liquidity.

ARN Media reported a 10% revenue decline in FY25 but accelerated digital growth and cost savings, while defending ongoing legal disputes with former talent.

Orica Limited posted its strongest half-year EBIT in over 20 years at $512 million, driven by premium product demand and strategic acquisitions including Nelson Brothers. The company also initiated a $100 million cost reduction program and declared a 28.5 cent interim dividend.

Amcor posted a 77% jump in Q3 net sales fueled by the Berry acquisition, delivering synergy gains above expectations and updating fiscal 2026 guidance amid geopolitical headwinds.

CuFe’s expanded scoping study for its Orlando copper-gold project integrates underground mining and new bismuth and silver revenue streams, lifting project NPV to A$908 million at spot prices and shortening payback to 10 months.

Perpetual Limited is sharpening its focus on asset management and corporate trust following the binding agreement to sell its Wealth Management arm to Bain Capital for $500 million upfront, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and simplify operations.

Catalyst Metals has finished mining the Trident open pit at its Plutonic Gold Belt project, enabling underground development expected to produce about 60,000 ounces annually from 2027. This milestone supports Catalyst's strategy to double gold output by developing multiple underground mines feeding a central processing plant.

Regis Resources Ltd (ASX:RRL) and Vault Minerals Ltd (ASX:VAU) have agreed to merge via a scheme of arrangement, forming a new senior gold producer with over 700,000 ounces annual production and a market cap near A$10.7 billion.