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Micro-X has captured the first human head images using its innovative carbon nanotube cone beam CT technology, marking a major technical milestone as it launches a multi-centre pilot study aimed at stroke diagnosis.

Elanor Investors Group appoints David McNamara as CEO, signaling a leadership shift following a balance sheet recapitalisation and strategic reset. The Board also sees key transitions with Tony Fehon moving to a non-executive role and Su Kiat Lim stepping down.

Desert Metals (ASX:DM1) has acquired 100% ownership of two key gold and lithium permits in Côte d’Ivoire, consolidating its Adzope Project to 826km² and simplifying its exploration strategy.

Opthea Limited resumes ASX trading as it pivots to develop OPT-302 for lymphangioleiomyomatosis, outlining a disciplined 18-month staged clinical program backed by A$31.2 million in cash.

Ardea Resources delays the final report for its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Goongarrie Hub DFS beyond June 2026 while initiating a new scandium scoping study, maintaining strong government backing and consortium funding.

Pioneer Minerals has reopened the historic Springfield Mine Road, enabling vehicle access to its North Pine Project in Idaho and slashing exploration costs. This milestone sets the stage for accelerated fieldwork targeting tungsten, gold, and gallium.

Iron Bear Resources has applied for its Labrador Trough iron ore project to be designated a Project of National Significance under Canada's new Building Canada Act, aiming to fast-track approvals and financing.

Promisia Healthcare reported a 58% jump in underlying EBITDAF to $6.6 million for FY26, driven by improved occupancy and operational upgrades. The company introduced a dividend policy tied to operating free cash flow, signalling confidence in sustained cash generation.

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEMIT) posted a robust 41.3% net asset value total return for FY2026, outpacing its benchmark and narrowing its share price discount, while maintaining dividends and expanding share buybacks.

Nova Minerals has secured New South Wales Supreme Court approval for its schemes of arrangement, paving the way for its US holding company to take control and triggering ASX delisting and NYSE admission.

Lode Resources has discovered a new silver-zinc replacement mineralisation system adjacent to its existing Montezuma silver-antimony resource in Tasmania, opening a fresh exploration front with potential to significantly expand its 8.2Moz AgEq resource base.

Vitrafy Life Sciences has teamed up with Vitalant Innovation Center to tackle the impending gap in red blood cell cryopreservation technology in the US, aiming to replace soon-to-be-discontinued legacy methods and potentially expand into other blood products.