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Maronan Metals is set for a leadership change as Managing Director Richard Carlton steps down in December 2026, with a CEO search underway to guide the project through feasibility and mine development.

Industrial Minerals Ltd (ASX: IND) is set to acquire the Laverton Gold Portfolio, a drill-ready 205km² package in a prolific WA gold district, backed by a $3 million capital raise and board changes aimed at accelerating exploration.

Argent Minerals has pushed silver mineralisation beyond the current Kempfield Lode 100 resource boundary with a broad 91.2m intercept from near surface, highlighting significant potential for resource growth and mine development optionality.

FirstWave Cloud Technology delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with a $1.40m net operating cash inflow and a major two-year licensing agreement with Mexico’s Banobras bank, marking a key milestone in its AI compliance pivot.

MRG Metals has verified substantial concentrations of valuable heavy minerals including monazite, rutile and zircon in alluvial deposits at its Adriano Rare Earth Project, with a total rare earth oxide content of 1.46%.

Atlas Arteria reported a resilient 2025 with 9.3% EBITDA growth and steady toll revenue, while its Board unanimously urged investors to reject IFM’s unsolicited takeover offer, citing undervaluation and onerous conditions.

Besra Gold has received conditional renewal terms for its critical Bau Gold Project mining lease, marking progress amid ongoing tenure uncertainties and financial commitments.

Temple & Webster has delivered its most profitable April ever with EBITDA hitting around $2.5 million, setting the stage for a near doubling of earnings in FY27 despite weak consumer confidence.

Aristocrat Leisure delivered a strong half-year profit surge with 16% growth in normalised NPATA on a constant currency basis, driven by market share gains and strategic investments, while declaring a 50c interim dividend.

Barminco, Perenti's underground mining arm, has landed a significant A$850 million contract at Bellevue Gold Project, expanding its Australian footprint and requiring A$75 million growth capital in FY27.

Marlin Global delivered a 4.0% gross portfolio return in April 2026, driven by strong gains in AI-focused tech stocks like Amazon and Alphabet. However, its cautious stance on semiconductors limited upside amid a sector rally.

The Asian Development Bank ramped up its commitments to $29.3 billion in 2025, driving private sector growth, regional cooperation, and climate resilience across Asia and the Pacific.