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Noxopharm appoints its Chief Scientific Officer Dr Olivier Laczka as CEO, aiming to capitalise on recent clinical successes and expand the Sofra™ technology’s reach in autoimmune and oncology markets.

Immutep Limited has won FDA Orphan Drug Designation for its immunotherapy eftilagimod alfa in treating soft tissue sarcoma, opening regulatory incentives and potential market exclusivity. This follows encouraging Phase II data despite recent Phase III trial setbacks.

WhiteHawk Limited has raised A$1.5 million through a share placement to fund integration and growth of its newly acquired Quixxi Clarity AI platform, marking a strategic push into the AI governance market.

Duratec's joint venture with Ertech has clinched a $281 million contract to upgrade submarine infrastructure at HMAS Stirling, marking a major step in Australia's AUKUS defence preparations.

Cuscal Limited has successfully raised A$30 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement to fund its acquisition of Paymark. The company also launched a Share Purchase Plan targeting an additional A$3 million from eligible shareholders.

Strickland Metals has unveiled an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Shanac Deposit in Serbia, now totalling 5.35 million ounces gold equivalent, including a maiden indicated resource of 1.25 million ounces. The resource shows strong grade continuity and remains open for expansion.

Nyrada has secured ethics approval to start its Phase IIa trial of Xolatryp in heart attack patients, with recruitment beginning in April 2026. The biotech also bolsters its cash position to AU$6.74 million and pursues new oncology indications.

Sun Silver has engaged global engineering firm Ausenco to lead critical concept and scoping studies for its Maverick Silver Project in Nevada, aiming to underpin a maiden Scoping Study by late 2026. The move leverages Ausenco’s North American precious metals expertise and comes as silver prices hover near US$77 an ounce, bolstering project economics.

Hiremii Limited has landed its initial paying customers for its AI-powered workforce intelligence platform, marking a pivotal step in its shift from recruitment services to a SaaS technology provider in energy and infrastructure sectors.

Kingston Resources has delivered a fresh batch of high-grade polymetallic assay results from underground drilling at its Southern Ore Zone, Mineral Hill, reinforcing the geological model and underpinning near-term underground mining plans.

Nufarm reports a robust first half of FY26 with underlying EBITDA rising 17% and net debt falling by $130 million, while new CEO Rico Christensen initiates a $50 million cost savings program as part of a strategic refresh.

AVITA Medical’s Cohealyx-I study interim results show a significant acceleration in skin grafting time for full-thickness wounds, reducing mean time to graft from 33.2 to 13.6 days. The ongoing trial’s promising data could reshape wound care protocols.