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First Au Limited has cleared key legal and operational hurdles in its 100% earn-in acquisition of the Nimba Gold Project in Liberia, setting the stage for initial drilling ahead of its July AGM.

Celsius Resources has initiated on-site engineering and feasibility updates at its flagship MCB Copper-Gold Project, supported by new funding and an extended share return agreement with Sodor, Inc.

Percheron Therapeutics has licensed HMBD-002, a promising immuno-oncology monoclonal antibody targeting VISTA, from Hummingbird Bioscience, marking a strategic pivot after recent setbacks. The company plans to initiate phase II trials in 2026, aiming to advance this novel cancer therapy toward commercialisation.

Canyon Resources has secured a significant credit facility and advanced key contracts, setting the stage for production and first bauxite shipments from its Minim Martap project in early 2026.

Neometals’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to collaborate on advancing the ELi Process, a lithium hydroxide production technology promising significant cost and environmental benefits.

Bannerman Energy has successfully raised A$85 million through a placement to institutional investors, bolstering its cash reserves as it advances the Etango uranium project towards a Final Investment Decision.

NoviqTech partners with HYDI to generate blockchain-backed carbon credits from hydrogen-on-demand diesel technology, aiming to reduce emissions and create new revenue streams.

X2M Connect Limited has secured over $5.5 million in new South Korean contracts for remote water metering, signaling strong momentum heading into FY26. The company’s expanding customer base and addressable market highlight its growing influence in the Asia-Pacific IoT sector.

Civmec Limited has agreed to acquire Luerssen Australia for AUD 20 million, a move set to consolidate its position as a sovereign Australian shipbuilder and enhance its capabilities in naval vessel production.

LinQ Minerals Limited has filed a Replacement Prospectus for its IPO to raise up to $10 million, anchored by its 100%-owned Gilmore Project in NSW with a substantial 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate. The company aims to advance exploration and development of this significant gold-copper asset in a tier-1 jurisdiction.

Augustus Minerals has secured a key position in the Mt Kare Gold Project by acquiring ACM Contract Mining PNG Ltd, positioning itself second-in-line for the exploration license in Papua New Guinea.

Xero Limited has announced a binding agreement to acquire Melio Limited for US$2.5 billion, backed by a fully underwritten A$1.85 billion equity raise. This strategic move aims to accelerate Xero’s US growth and more than double its FY25 revenue by FY28.