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Pharmaceutical manufacturer ANO has been hit with a US FDA Import Alert, joining several Australian peers amid wider regulatory tensions. The company is mobilising expert consultants and preparing a petition to lift the alert within weeks.

Kalamazoo Resources has initiated a $2 million underwritten Share Purchase Plan, offering eligible shareholders shares at a 16.4% discount to recent prices. The offer aims to fund exploration and development activities across its Victorian and Western Australian projects.

Mesoblast Limited reports a 60% jump in Ryoncil sales for the December quarter, underpinned by a new $125 million financing facility that strengthens its balance sheet and strategic flexibility.

Celsius Resources has appointed Grant Samuel as financial adviser to finalise funding for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog copper-gold project in the Philippines, signalling strong international interest and a critical phase ahead.

QGold Pty Ltd has raised its takeover offer for Venus Metals Corporation shares to $0.21 and extended the offer period to 30 January 2026, signalling a firm final bid in the ongoing acquisition attempt.

Energy Transition Minerals (ETM) has appointed Ballard Partners as strategic advisors in the US, reinforcing its plan to list on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange and deepen its engagement with American stakeholders.

Sprintex Limited has raised A$3.625 million through option exercises and a share placement, strengthening its balance sheet and accelerating growth following a landmark €15.6 million contract with Mest Water.

Codan Limited has reported a strong first-half FY26 trading update, with revenue up 29% and underlying net profit after tax soaring 52%, driven by robust metal detection and communications segments.

InhaleRx Limited has completed the final tranche of its share placement, raising $600,000 to support its clinical-stage drug development programs targeting pain and mental health.

QGold Pty Ltd has increased its all-cash takeover offer for Venus Metals Corporation shares from 17 to 21 cents and extended the offer period to 30 January 2026, signalling renewed intent to secure full ownership.

Iltani Resources reports exceptional silver-indium assay results from its Orient Project’s Link Zone in Queensland, confirming potential to connect key mineral resources. Backed by a fresh $8 million investment, the company plans an aggressive drilling program to expand and upgrade its resource base in 2026.

Aristocrat Leisure has extended its on-market share buy-back program by an additional A$750 million, doubling the total capacity to A$1.5 billion as part of its ongoing capital management strategy.