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Nufarm Limited has announced Rico Christensen as its new CEO, succeeding Greg Hunt in January 2026, marking a strategic leadership transition with a focus on operational excellence and growth.

Nufarm Limited reported a 3% revenue increase to $3.4 billion in FY2025, driven by strong crop protection growth, while restructuring in Seed Technologies led to a statutory loss of $165 million. The company forecasts earnings growth and leverage reduction in FY2026.

Alvo Minerals has intercepted a 13-meter zone of massive sulphide mineralisation including copper in its first diamond drillhole at the Touro Prospect, part of its Palma Project in Brazil. This promising discovery extends over a 1km strike and sets the stage for further exploration.

RocketBoots Limited has successfully converted its AI-powered retail banking trial into a contract rollout with a major Australian bank, marking a significant step in its commercial expansion.

Ausgold Limited has raised A$80 million through a fully underwritten placement to fast-track the Katanning Gold Project, aiming for a final investment decision by mid-2026. The capital injection strengthens the company’s balance sheet and supports key development milestones.

Silver Mines Limited has announced its best-ever mineralised diamond drill intercept at the Bowdens Silver Deposit, hitting 116 metres at 245g/t silver and significantly surpassing previous records. This breakthrough validates Bowdens as one of Australia’s premier undeveloped silver projects amid a backdrop of soaring silver prices.

Prescient Therapeutics has achieved a key regulatory milestone with the European Medicines Agency granting Orphan Drug Designation for its PTX-100 therapy targeting Cutaneous T-cell Lymphomas, enhancing its commercial and clinical prospects in Europe.

Middle Island Resources has identified significant lead and zinc soil anomalies at the Tisovik target within its Bobija Project in Serbia, highlighting promising exploration potential in a historically mined area. Assay results reveal high-grade mineralisation footprints extending over 1.5km, setting the stage for further investigation.

Talga Group has received official land allocation approval for its Nunasvaara Södra graphite mine in Sweden, a critical step in advancing its sustainable battery materials project.

SEEK Limited’s CEO presented the company’s financial guidance for FY2026 during the 2025 Annual General Meeting, signaling strategic priorities ahead.

BCAL Diagnostics is preparing to launch its Avantect® pancreatic and ovarian cancer blood tests in Australia by January 2026, following key regulatory approvals and promising clinical data. The company also broadens the reach of its BREASTESTplus™ breast cancer test, targeting a larger segment of women with dense breast tissue.

EVE Health Group has partnered with telehealth provider hubMed to deliver a national patient support program, enhancing care continuity for users of its Dyspro and Libbo therapies.