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DroneShield Limited has retracted its recent announcement of $7.6 million in new U.S. Government orders, clarifying these were reissued contracts rather than fresh deals. The company is addressing the administrative error to prevent future confusion.

Optiscan Imaging has entered a three-year strategic collaboration with Australian Clinical Labs to validate and deploy its InForm™ digital pathology platform, aiming to transform diagnostic workflows with real-time tissue analysis.

Associate Global Partners Limited (AGP) reported robust FY25 results, with funds under management climbing to $1.464 billion, driven by stellar investment returns and successful capital raisings. The firm is advancing its distribution reach and launching new products to sustain momentum.

Altair Minerals has raised A$13 million through an institutional placement led by 1832 Asset Management, fully funding an extensive drilling program at its Greater Oko Project set to begin early next year.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has declared fully franked dividends for November and December 2025, supported by a 10.3% portfolio gain since inception and positive guidance for early 2026.

West Wits Mining has issued over 100 million unlisted options to Absa Bank to settle loan fees, reflecting a deepening partnership and shared confidence in the Qala Shallows gold project.

Ballymore Resources has kicked off drilling at the Torpy’s Crooked Creek silver-lead-zinc mine near Chillagoe, targeting extensions of a historically rich deposit with promising modern geophysical data.

BrainChip Holdings Ltd has launched a fully underwritten $35 million placement alongside a $2 million share purchase plan to fund the commercialization of its Akida 2.0 technology and new TENNs product development. The capital raise underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the rapidly growing edge AI market.

Stealth Group Holdings has acquired Hardware & Building Traders for $22 million, creating Australia’s largest integrated hardware and industrial distribution platform and upgrading its FY28 financial outlook.

Invex Therapeutics has appointed two new non-executive directors and joint company secretaries, signaling a refreshed governance structure alongside a change of company address.

Apollo Minerals has identified significant gallium enrichment alongside high-grade zinc-lead mineralisation at its Kroussou project in Gabon, revealing new potential for critical mineral credits in future mining.

Lode Resources has extended the Montezuma Silver & Antimony deposit in Tasmania, revealing high-grade mineralisation over a significant strike and depth. New drilling results show promising grades, supporting ongoing exploration and metallurgical testing.