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Podium Minerals has achieved a metallurgical breakthrough at its Parks Reef project, delivering an 80% recovery of key metals and a 50-fold concentrate grade upgrade. The company is advancing a A$12 million capital raise to accelerate development amid soaring platinum and palladium prices.

Pioneer Lithium has launched its maiden field exploration program at the North Pine Project in Idaho, targeting critical antimony and tungsten deposits near major US mineral developments.

Euro Manganese is pushing forward an optimization program for its Chvaletice Manganese Project to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, aligning with surging global demand for high-purity manganese critical to electric vehicle batteries and energy storage.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals reports a strong start to FY26 with a 50% surge in Sofdra prescriptions and a 65% rise in net revenue, underpinned by a larger sales team and operational efficiencies.

Aura Energy announces the immediate resignation of Managing Director Andrew Grove, with Executive Chair Philip Mitchell stepping in to manage operations during critical funding talks. The company remains focused on advancing its uranium and polymetallic projects in Mauritania and Sweden.

Vectus Biosystems has agreed to sell its VB4-P5 renal fibrosis compound to Canadian biotech XORTX Therapeutics for US$3 million in shares and warrants, gaining a strategic equity position while refocusing on its cardiovascular and fibrosis pipeline.

PWR Holdings has announced significant board changes following its AGM, with founder Kees Weel stepping down as Managing Director to become Chairman, alongside new appointments to key governance roles.

PWR Holdings announces a pivotal leadership transition alongside the completion of its new global headquarters, reporting a transitional FY25 with mixed financial results but a confident outlook for FY26.

Prominence Energy has achieved a pivotal milestone with the award of Petroleum Exploration Licence 803 for its Gawler Hydrogen Project, positioning itself as a key player in Australia's emerging natural hydrogen sector. The company also strengthened its leadership team and completed a $1.75 million capital raise to fund its growth ambitions.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has launched a Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders a discounted entry point to increase their holdings, aiming to raise up to $48.1 million to fuel portfolio growth and deliver steady dividends.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has successfully completed an oversubscribed $120.2 million placement, reflecting robust investor confidence since its April 2025 IPO. The company also declared a fully franked dividend for October and provided guidance for upcoming months.

Livium Ltd has successfully raised A$4.5 million through a strategic placement to accelerate its battery recycling operations and expand into rare earth element and solar panel recycling. The capital injection will fund a new centralized processing hub and broaden its clean energy waste recycling capabilities.