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Bioxyne Ltd has secured a manufacturing agreement with global cannabis giant Aurora Cannabis, marking a major step in its international expansion of pharmaceutical-grade medicinal cannabis products.

Ardea Resources reports steady progress on the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, with the Japanese-Australian Consortium increasing its stake to 35%. The project moves closer to a potential 50% joint venture ownership upon a positive investment decision.

Delta Lithium has successfully produced battery-grade lithium carbonate and high-grade rubidium carbonate from mica concentrate at its Mt Ida project, confirming strong recovery rates and potential new revenue streams.

Tamboran Resources has agreed to farm down a significant portion of its Beetaloo Basin acreage to Daly Waters Energy, unlocking a $28.5 million staged earn-in and aligning with a strategic joint venture involving Japan’s INPEX Corporation.

Eagle Mountain Mining secures a major milestone as Nittetsu Mining's board approves a joint venture deal to develop the Oracle Ridge copper-gold project in Arizona, with binding agreements expected soon.

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.

iCandy Interactive has announced plans for Lemon Sky Studios to pursue a US IPO on the NYSE American, targeting a US$15 million capital raise, while highlighting strategic pivots in AI and blockchain markets.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has expanded its intellectual property footprint with a newly granted patent in Brazil, protecting its innovative synthetic anti-infectives against a broad range of infections. This milestone strengthens Recce’s position in one of South America’s largest antibiotic markets.

The Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia has been officially recognised by the Japanese and US governments as a critical minerals supply chain asset, signalling strong international support and potential financial backing.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project has been formally recognised in the Japan–US Critical Minerals Joint Fact Sheet, highlighting its strategic role in securing nickel and cobalt supply chains. This inclusion underscores growing international cooperation and significant funding commitments for the project’s development.

AdAlta Limited has been granted a key Canadian patent for its anti-fibrotic drug AD-214, completing its composition of matter protection across all major commercial markets. This milestone strengthens the company’s intellectual property portfolio and underpins its commercial strategy for AD-214.

Tivan Limited’s joint venture partners have approved the Feasibility Study for the Speewah Fluorite Project and committed a $5 million equity injection to advance development.