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Aquirian’s Drillforce subsidiary has secured a $48 million, three-year drilling and blasting contract at Brightstar’s Lord Byron mine, marking a significant expansion of their strategic partnership in Western Australia’s Goldfields region.

GoldArc Resources has locked in a binding agreement with Mineral Mining Services to fully fund the development of its Leonora South gold deposits, removing capital barriers and setting a clear path to production.

Genesis Minerals posted robust March quarter results with 67,497oz gold production and a cash pile nearing A$600 million, while accelerating development at Tower Hill and preparing to close a transformative A$639 million acquisition of Magnetic Resources.

Brightstar Resources has secured a five-year strategic agreement with Aquirian Limited to supply drill and blast services at its Goldfields Hub, leveraging patented technology to optimise open pit mining efficiency and safety.

Ora Banda Mining delivered a record 38,800 ounces of gold in the March quarter, generating $76.3 million in free cash flow and boosting cash reserves to $231.7 million. The company also reported a tenfold increase in its Round Dam Mineral Resource to 1.33 million ounces, underpinning its aggressive growth strategy.

Asara Resources (ASX:AS1) is pushing ahead at its Kada Gold Project in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, boasting a 923,000-ounce gold resource and launching expansive 2026 drilling campaigns aimed at significantly growing both Indicated and Inferred categories.

Scott Technology delivered a solid HY26 with 7% EBITDA growth to $13 million, driven by strong performances in Materials Handling and Mining, offsetting softness in Protein and Appliances. Forward work rose to $177 million, underpinning expectations for a stronger second half despite geopolitical uncertainties.

Ovanti Limited has raised $5.27 million through a discounted placement, aiming to accelerate its global Buy Now Pay Later platform and Super App development with AI integration and merchant expansion.

WhiteHawk Limited has raised A$1.5 million through a share placement to fund integration and growth of its newly acquired Quixxi Clarity AI platform, marking a strategic push into the AI governance market.

Hiremii Limited has landed its initial paying customers for its AI-powered workforce intelligence platform, marking a pivotal step in its shift from recruitment services to a SaaS technology provider in energy and infrastructure sectors.

Virgin Australia navigates a doubling of jet fuel prices with robust hedging and fare adjustments, maintaining its FY26 earnings outlook despite rising costs.

GoldArc Resources is pushing aggressively towards near-term production at its Leonora Gold Project, leveraging over 24,000m of recent drilling and strategic partnerships that cover development costs. The company aims to start mining by late 2026, backed by a 200,000oz JORC resource and a seasoned technical team.