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Stavely Minerals has confirmed a significant blind gold-silver discovery beneath basalt cover at its Freddy’s Find Prospect, with diamond drilling revealing higher-grade mineralisation at depth. Further reconnaissance drilling is planned to expand the target and test adjacent porphyry prospects.

ALS Limited reported record FY26 financial results driven by strong growth in Minerals and Industrial Materials, while advancing its digital transformation through the Lab of the Future initiative. Leadership changes and a strategic portfolio review underpin its disciplined capital allocation approach.

Microba Life Sciences is targeting a $6 million capital raise through a $1 million Securities Purchase Plan and a $5 million Placement, both subject to shareholder approval. The funds aim to accelerate diagnostics growth and develop a new testing product.

Triton Minerals advances the sale of a majority stake in its Mozambique graphite assets pending government approval, while assay results from its AuCu Gold-Copper drilling program remain delayed due to lab backlogs.

Sonic Healthcare has reported a robust half-year performance, with revenue climbing 16.6% to A$5.45 billion and net profit rising 10.9%, underpinned by organic growth and key acquisitions. The company maintains its full-year guidance amid ongoing US business rationalisation.

Microba Life Sciences reports robust year-on-year growth in microbiome testing volumes and revenue, advancing towards regional break-even in Australia and the UK while progressing its therapeutic pipeline.

Rhythm Biosciences has begun commercialising ColoSTAT®, its blood-based colorectal cancer diagnostic test, following an updated ISO15189, 2022 accreditation. The test offers a new option for symptomatic patients where stool-based screening is unsuitable.

Marmota Limited is progressing its scoping study for the Gawler Gold Project, aiming to establish a heap leach facility processing 1 million tonnes annually over seven years. Completion is targeted by March 2026, with key technical workstreams underway.

ALS Limited has reported a robust first half for FY26, with revenue climbing 13.3% to $1.7 billion and underlying NPAT rising 17.2%, driven by strong organic growth across all business streams and strategic investments in digital innovation.

BPH Global has initiated new seaweed sampling in the Johor Strait to analyze precious metals and rare earth elements, aiming to enhance its mineral recovery and environmental remediation efforts.

Savannah Goldfields is on track to resume gold production at its Georgetown Gold Project by the end of October, with key maintenance and environmental approvals completed.

Indiana Resources Limited has explained recent unusual trading activity by revealing ongoing assay result delays and heightened investor engagement led by its new Managing Director.