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American Uranium Limited has upgraded its U.S. trading status to the OTCQB Venture Market, enhancing liquidity and accessibility for North American investors. This move supports the company’s strategy to expand its U.S. shareholder base and increase visibility for its flagship uranium project in Wyoming.

Ariana Resources has extinguished its outstanding US$782,575 loan with RiverFort by issuing over 40 million shares, leaving the company debt-free and well-capitalised with A$11 million in cash.

Pinnacle Investment Management reported a solid 13% increase in funds under management to $202.5 billion despite an 11% drop in half-year profit. The company declared a 29 cent interim dividend and advanced its international expansion with key acquisitions.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

Speculative money piled into new discoveries and tight-supply metals, while a handful of small caps were sold hard on thin liquidity. The week’s biggest moves came from PGMs and tungsten on the way up, and micro-cap gas on the way down.

Bannerman Energy reports steady progress on its Etango Uranium Project with key construction milestones met and a strong cash position, while uranium market fundamentals continue to strengthen. The company targets a positive Final Investment Decision within the next 6 to 12 months.

Duxton Farms has initiated the sale of three major cropping properties near Forbes, NSW, signaling a full exit from broadacre cropping in the region as it pivots towards diversified agricultural investments.

Moonlight Resources Limited is set to raise A$10 million through a fully underwritten IPO, targeting exploration and development of its diverse mineral projects across Australia. The offer includes 50 million shares priced at $0.20 each, with free options attached.

International Graphite Limited has finalized the purchase of industrial land in Collie, Western Australia, setting the stage for Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising facility amid rising global demand.

Tartana Minerals partners with Alt Resources in a $2 million joint venture to accelerate exploration of critical metals in Far North Queensland, focusing on tin, tungsten, and rare earth elements.

Lendlease has reported a return to profit in FY25 alongside significant capital recycling and board renewal, setting the stage for a strategic transition year in FY26 with a planned $500 million share buyback.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has upgraded its FY26 financial guidance following the acquisition of RACQ’s insurance business, projecting stronger premium growth and higher profits.