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Island Pharmaceuticals has obtained regulatory rights to reference critical Marburg-Angola virus natural history data, clearing a significant FDA hurdle for its antiviral Galidesivir. This milestone accelerates the path toward pivotal animal studies and potential FDA approval under the Animal Rule.

Acrow Limited secures final ACCC approval for its AusGroup Industrial Services acquisition, clearing the path for completion on 1 September 2026 and strengthening its foothold in Australia’s civil infrastructure sector.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX: SNX) has completed a $12.85 million capital raise to fund an aggressive Phase 2 drilling campaign at its As Safra Copper-Gold Project in Saudi Arabia, supported by strong institutional backing.

Island Pharmaceuticals has commissioned a second manufacturing run of its antiviral Galidesivir, aiming to stockpile up to 800 treatment courses by late 2026 to support rapid response to the fast-spreading Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak and biodefence efforts.

Lycopodium Limited reported a solid FY26 with $377.5 million revenue, a slight profit dip, and a 69% dividend hike, while setting sights on accelerated growth in the Americas.

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) has pushed back its FY25 and 1HFY26 financial statements to August 2026 due to intertwined UK customer remediation, financing negotiations, and audit complexities, while signalling significant goodwill impairments across multiple regions.

ReNerve Limited has appointed UG Medical to distribute its NervAlign nerve repair products in Malaysia, tapping into a fast-growing healthcare market backed by government investment.

FOS Capital, through its Aldridge Traffic Systems arm, has landed its largest contract to date, supplying advanced ITS lighting for a major Victorian freeway upgrade, lifting its order book to $9 million.

West African Resources (ASX:WAF) closed Q1 2026 with a record A$847 million cash balance, underpinned by robust gold production of 107,728 ounces at an AISC of US$1,921/oz. Meanwhile, Burkina Faso's government formalised a 25% acquisition in the Kiaka project for A$175 million, marking a significant shift in ownership.

Arafura Rare Earths has locked in binding cornerstone equity agreements worth approximately A$230 million with German and Australian government-backed funds, advancing the financing of its Nolans Rare Earths Project.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has secured membership in the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, opening doors to strategic partnerships and funding for its rare earth technologies, including a patented yttrium upgrade process. This move positions Bayan at the forefront of efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains vital to U.S. national security.

Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX:FUN) reports a major high-grade rutile discovery at its Mkanda project in Malawi, positioning itself to meet rising demand from aerospace and emerging robotics sectors amid a tightening global titanium market.