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APC Minerals Limited has completed a $264,000 capital raise through a placement of 66 million shares at 0.4 cents each, matching its recent entitlement offer price. This move aims to strengthen the company’s financial position as it advances its exploration projects and seeks new opportunities.

The Garvan Institute has won a $3 million MRFF grant to conduct pivotal pancreatic cancer studies, including one evaluating Syntara’s amsulostat combined with chemotherapy. Recruitment is slated to begin mid-2026 across major NSW cancer centres.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has advanced its review of Ampol’s acquisition of EG Australia to a more detailed Phase 2 assessment, signalling potential competition concerns. Ampol remains optimistic about completing the deal by mid-2026 despite the regulatory scrutiny.

Terra Critical Minerals has amended its option agreement with ATHA Energy Corp to fast-track uranium exploration at the Pasfield Lake Project, increasing expenditure and drilling commitments in response to rising uranium prices.

29Metals has successfully closed its institutional entitlement offer, raising approximately $119 million at a notable discount, with a retail offer set to launch later this month. The capital raise aims to fuel key growth projects across its mining portfolio.

Arrow Minerals maintains a cautious stance as regulatory ambiguity stalls its Guinea projects, while the country’s recent election brings a hopeful backdrop for resolution.

Imricor Medical Systems has secured Virginia Commonwealth University Health as the third US site for its VISABL-AFL clinical trial, advancing its FDA approval pathway for MRI-guided cardiac ablation technology.

Praemium Limited reported a 14% year-on-year increase in total Funds Under Administration to $70.5 billion for Q2 FY26, completing the OneVue transition and seeing strong net inflows in its Spectrum and Powerwrap platforms.

Australian Strategic Materials and Energy Fuels are set to discuss their proposed acquisition in a joint webcast, offering investors a closer look at this strategic move.

Pengana International Equities has raised its fully franked quarterly dividend to 1.4 cents per share, reflecting confidence in its earnings. Meanwhile, the company’s Independent Board Committee continues to evaluate strategic options, promising an update by February’s end.

St George Mining has extended its strategic alliance with US rare earths processor REalloys to finalise potential offtake agreements for high-grade rare earths from the Araxá Project in Brazil. This move aligns with US efforts to build independent rare earth supply chains critical for defence and green technologies.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) valued at approximately A$447 million, aiming to establish a leading Western rare earths and critical minerals producer with a fully integrated supply chain.