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Neurotech International has opened its first Phase 3 clinical site for NTI164 targeting Autism Spectrum Disorder, reported positive 90-day toxicology results, and launched a new Rett syndrome research collaboration.

PhosCo Ltd has reported rock chip assays up to 21.3% copper and 100 g/t silver from the King’s Eye prospect within its Simitu Project in northern Tunisia, alongside geophysical evidence of sulphide mineralisation at depth warranting immediate follow-up.

Anax Metals’ updated DFS for Whim Creek reveals a 113% surge in free cash flow to A$723 million, underpinned by a decade-long mine life and rapid payback. The company’s $10 million capital raise strengthens its balance sheet following full repayment of a $3.5 million loan.

Nickel Industries delivered its strongest quarterly earnings since late 2023, propelled by a 222% jump in ore sales and significant margin improvements across its nickel processing operations amid favourable regulatory changes and rising nickel prices.

Hammer Metals has launched a new drilling phase at its Kalman Critical Metals Project while identifying fresh large-scale targets across its Mount Isa portfolio. Joint venture drilling at Bullrush and Isa Valley delivers promising copper and zinc results, complemented by a mining lease application at Orelia North in the Yandal gold belt.

Metal Bank is pushing towards near-term gold production in Western Australia and expanding its critical minerals footprint in Queensland, backed by new processing partnerships and exploration milestones.

Altitude Minerals reported encouraging aircore drill results at its Byrock Project in NSW, confirming copper-gold porphyry signatures and advancing a joint venture with Nimrod Resources. In Nevada, the company validated high-grade silver-gold targets at Firenze, readying a 2,600m RC drill program.

CuFe Ltd has boosted confidence in its Orlando Copper-Gold Deposit by upgrading 87% of the resource to Indicated, paving the way for development studies and a substantial drilling campaign.

Silver Mines Limited is progressing its Bowdens Silver Project development application with updated ecological surveys, while exploration intensifies at the Rockwell Prospect and Californian assets, supported by a solid cash position.

Peak Processing reported its first positive EBITDA month in March 2026, driven by operational efficiencies and strong production growth. The company upgraded its Q4 production forecast and expanded key customer contracts, signaling a turning point after a challenging period.

GCM Corporation finalises exclusive rights to its Very High Density technology, launches its first commercial heat sink products, and expands global prototyping efforts targeting high-growth sectors including EV infrastructure and data centres.

Southern Palladium reported a doubling in chromite recoveries at its Bengwenyama project, prompting a redesign of the processing plant and pushing the DFS completion to late Q4 2026 amid drilling delays and enhanced metallurgical work.