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Blaze Minerals has uncovered significant copper, lead, and zinc mineralisation at its newly named Krokodil Prospect within the Dinokwe Project, setting the stage for trenching and potential drilling in Botswana’s Limpopo Mobile Belt.

Godolphin Resources is spinning out its Narraburra Rare Earths Project into a new ASX-listed entity, Matrix Critical Minerals, with MST Financial appointed to spearhead the IPO expected in the second half of 2026.

Lefroy Exploration secures $3.6 million through a share placement to fast-track scoping studies and drilling at its Mt Martin and Burns gold deposits, while awaiting cash flow from Lucky Strike.

Maronan Metals has completed a major share distribution from Red Metal, expanding its shareholder base, while locking in a $22 million strategic investment to fund an ambitious drilling program and feasibility study.

Appen Limited's FY25 results reveal solid revenue growth driven by generative AI projects and a standout performance from its China segment. The company sets FY26 revenue guidance of $270-300 million, underpinned by operational efficiencies and expanding AI data services.

Tuas Limited has called off its planned acquisition of M1 Limited after failing to meet critical conditions by the extended deadline, while regulatory scrutiny intensifies around its subsidiary Simba Telecom.

Rapid Critical Metals has kicked off drilling at its flagship Webbs Silver Project in New South Wales while securing additional prospective ground through a new exploration licence application, aiming to grow its district-scale silver portfolio.

Vitrafy Life Sciences has achieved a major validation milestone with US Army-backed Phase II results showing its no-wash platelet cryopreservation protocol delivers 94% post-thaw recovery, outperforming existing standards and advancing FDA registration plans.

Australian Oil Company Limited is raising $250,000 through a Share Purchase Plan priced at $0.0029 per share, including free-attaching options exercisable by mid-2028. The capital will support oil production enhancements and exploration in Queensland's Surat Basin.

Nationwide Building Society reported a 9% rise in underlying profit to £2.026 billion for FY26, driven by market-leading mortgage growth and successful Virgin Money integration, while maintaining robust capital and liquidity positions.

Stonehorse Energy has brought three new development wells online in Alberta, boosting production by 385 barrels of oil equivalent per day with a strong oil weighting. The company signals more drilling ahead, aiming to capitalise on over 80 potential well locations.

Brightstar Resources is poised to hit a major milestone with a Final Investment Decision expected in June 2026, paving the way for first gold production by mid-2027 at its Goldfields Project in Western Australia.