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Atomos has finalized its acquisition of Flanders Scientific for $2.35 million cash plus shares, funded by a new $10 million finance facility from Commonwealth Bank. The deal broadens Atomos’ professional video monitoring reach and is expected to add $1 million EBITDA before growth.

Beetaloo Energy has launched a $5 million Share Purchase Plan at $0.28 per share, following a $66.3 million institutional placement at the same price. The SPP aims to fund ongoing development activities ahead of first gas production in late 2026.

HITIQ Limited's March quarter saw a remarkable 223% jump in sales to $294k, driven by the nationwide rollout of its PROTEQT™ concussion management system and initial international sales. The company bolstered its governance and advisory ranks while managing funding to support its commercial push.

Barton Gold Holdings has reported exceptional high-grade gold assays up to 170 g/t at its Challenger project and strong drilling progress at Tunkillia, underpinning an advancing feasibility study and a robust cash balance of $13.3 million.

88 Energy has amended its Participation Agreement with Burgundy Xploration, extending funding milestones to align with Burgundy’s US IPO process while securing US$400,000 in near-term payments and enhanced lease security. The Franklin Bluffs-1H well spud is now expected in Q1 2027, slightly delayed but underpinned by strong capital commitment.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has upgraded its Central Graphite Zone resource, marking a key milestone with Measured classification and progressing its Definitive Feasibility Study. Meanwhile, copper exploration reveals promising anomalies, backed by fresh capital injections.

Dreadnought Resources accelerated progress on gold and critical metals fronts in the March quarter, securing mining approvals, expanding its rare earth portfolio, and delivering high-grade drill results at key prospects.

QX Resources (ASX: QXR) secured all exploration licences for its Madaba Uranium Project in Tanzania, confirming high-grade surface uranium and advancing its 2026 exploration program with $1.23 million funding. Preparations are underway for a heli-borne survey and maiden drilling campaign.

NEXTDC has launched the retail tranche of its A$1.5 billion fully underwritten entitlement offer at A$12.70 per share, aiming to back accelerated data centre capacity growth amid unprecedented contracted utilisation.

Geopacific Resources has advanced its Woodlark Gold Project with the Definitive Feasibility Study close to finalisation, underpinned by a $40 million equity raise and promising exploration drilling results. The company is positioning for a development decision in 2026 amid key permit approvals and strategic partnerships.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund (ASX: FPC) is raising up to $8.45 million through a pro-rata rights issue priced at a premium, offering one option per new share. The issue is partly underwritten and sees directors committing to full participation.

Duketon Mining has kicked off its maiden drilling program at the Barlee Gold Project, targeting multiple large gold anomalies, while reporting a combined nickel resource exceeding 100,000 tonnes across its Rosie and C2 deposits.