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Sarama Resources Ltd reported a $1.9 million loss for the first nine months of 2025 while securing A$2.7 million in equity funding and advancing a $242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso over mining permit expropriation.

Mayne Pharma has received notice of Cosette Pharmaceuticals' intention to appeal a court ruling in their acquisition dispute, potentially delaying the proposed takeover. The legal saga continues as key approvals and hearings loom.

News Corporation reported a 2% revenue increase to $2.144 billion for Q1 FY2026, driven by growth in Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate Services, while Book Publishing faced headwinds. Net income rose 4% to $150 million, supported by operational efficiencies and a robust balance sheet.

Sarama Resources has formally filed a US$242 million damages claim against Burkina Faso following the expropriation of its Tankoro 2 Exploration Permit, marking a pivotal step in its international arbitration process.

Equinox Resources reports promising rare earth results in Brazil while facing a legal challenge over Aboriginal heritage sites at its Hamersley Iron Ore Project in Western Australia. The company also divests a Canadian asset and prepares for leadership changes.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd has acquired the Penouta tin-tantalum-niobium mine in Spain at a significant discount, raised A$18 million in capital, and received a key arbitration ruling on its Greenland rare earths project.

Apollo Minerals reports encouraging exploration results from its Gabon projects, highlighting significant gold intercepts at Salanie and a substantial zinc-lead target at Kroussou, while navigating funding constraints and ongoing legal challenges in Europe.

BPH Energy’s September quarter report highlights pivotal developments across its investees, from a critical judicial review in offshore petroleum to breakthroughs in AI medical devices and clean hydrogen production.

Dubber Corporation Limited reported its first-ever positive net operating cashflow excluding exceptional items in Q1 FY26, supported by cost savings and a strong cash position. The company also expanded its partner network and targets operating cashflow breakeven this fiscal year.

Equatorial Resources reports a postponed arbitration hearing over Congo iron ore disputes and seeks clarity on Guinea permit cancellations, while maintaining a solid cash reserve.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) reports robust nine-month 2025 financial results with significant profit growth, while navigating complex legal disputes and evolving mining regulations.

Netwealth has lodged a formal application for government financial assistance following a $101 million exposure linked to alleged fraud in the First Guardian Master Fund, impacting over a thousand members.