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Hydralyte USA has implemented targeted headcount reductions saving around US$25,000 monthly and completed manufacturing runs to resolve supply shortages, replenishing inventory with key distributors to support near-term sales growth.

Kinatico Ltd reports robust H1 FY26 results, driven by a 49.5% surge in SaaS revenue and the launch of its AI-powered Kinatico Compliance platform, significantly broadening its addressable market.

Resolution Minerals has reported final assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Golden Gate prospects in Idaho, revealing extensive near-surface gold mineralisation alongside significant tungsten intercepts. The findings confirm the potential for a large, open-ended gold-tungsten deposit, setting the stage for accelerated exploration in 2026.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals has launched a A$45 million capital raising to support the expansion of its dermatology product Sofdra®, while negotiating to reduce active pharmaceutical ingredient costs by up to 40%. The raising includes a two-tranche placement and a security purchase plan, with options offered to investors.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals has secured approximately A$45 million through a two-tranche placement and an underwritten security purchase plan to fund API purchases, derisk its supply chain, and accelerate growth of its flagship product Sofdra.

EAU Lithium, backed by Cosmos Exploration, has formalised a negotiation framework with Bolivia’s state lithium company YLB to explore industrial-scale lithium extraction using Vulcan Energy’s innovative technology.

Mark Freeman, the long-serving CEO of Mirrabooka Investments and AFIC, is set to retire at the end of 2026, with Alison Gibson appointed as his successor. Gibson’s return marks a significant leadership transition for these major listed investment companies.

EZZ Life Science Holdings has secured a four-year exclusive global distribution agreement with Aumake Limited, committing to at least A$10 million in purchases. This partnership aims to accelerate EZZ’s international reach while preserving brand control.

Renegade Exploration has reported significant gold, silver, and copper rock chip assay results from its Fireball Ridge Project in Nevada, confirming the potential of multiple mineralised zones within the prolific Walker Lane Trend.

Djerriwarrh Investments and Australian Foundation Investment Company announce a major leadership change as Mark Freeman retires and Alison Gibson steps in as CEO and Managing Director.

Brightstar Resources has appointed GR Engineering as the preferred EPC contractor for its Goldfields processing plant near Laverton, advancing towards first gold production by June 2027. The company is progressing debt financing and equity raising to fund development, supported by a robust updated feasibility study.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) announces the retirement of long-serving CEO Mark Freeman and the appointment of Alison Gibson as his successor, marking a significant leadership transition for the $12 billion investment firm.