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Mount Hope Mining Limited has reported progress in its Mt Solitary gold prospect drilling while posting a $1.14 million loss for the half-year ended December 2025. The company’s exploration efforts continue to focus on resource growth in the southern Cobar Basin.

Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) has registered its Scheme Booklet with ASIC, proposing a merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI). The Independent Expert concludes the merger is in the best interests of DUI shareholders, with directors unanimously recommending a vote in favour.

Metro Performance Glass reports solid operational gains and a stronger balance sheet amid ongoing construction market challenges, though revenue falls short of earlier forecasts.

Emperor Energy has successfully raised $17.5 million to advance drilling of its Judith-2 appraisal well, aiming to unlock a major gas resource in Victoria’s Gippsland Basin. The capital raise underscores strong investor confidence as the company moves closer to proving commercial gas flow rates.

iCandy Interactive is exploring a US listing for its subsidiary Lemon Sky Studios to unlock shareholder value, while facing a likely ASX delisting due to audit delays. The company also plans a capital raise to support these initiatives.

Humm Group has appointed CEO Angelo Demasi as Managing Director, reinforcing governance and leadership alignment amid ongoing transformation efforts.

Aquirian Limited advances its Drillforce subsidiary with new technology and equipment while mutually ending a planned joint venture with Topgroup, who remains a strategic shareholder.

Electro Optic Systems has secured two major counter-drone contracts worth US$45 million, highlighting rising defence demand amid Middle East conflicts. The largest order involves the Slinger Remote Weapon System for a Middle Eastern customer, with deliveries planned for 2026.

Caspin Resources has raised $6 million through an oversubscribed equity placement to fast-track exploration at its Bygoo Tin Project, focusing on expanding resources at the Kelpie Deposit and regional targets.

Enterprise Metals has reported promising high-grade rare earth element assay results from its maiden drilling program at the Cuddingwarra North Prospect in Western Australia, highlighting significant potential for critical magnet rare earths.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has formalised a landmark agreement with the Papua New Guinea government to develop the country’s first integrated lime and cement manufacturing platform, marking a major step in PNG’s industrial growth.

Cygnus Metals has successfully raised A$25 million through a well-supported placement to fund resource expansion and technical studies at its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project in Canada.