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Austral Gold has released its production guidance for fiscal 2026, forecasting 26,000 to 30,000 gold-equivalent ounces from its Chilean and Argentine operations. The outlook reflects steady output at Guanaco and a restart at Casposo, with a notable toll-processing agreement shaping part of the year’s production.

Cokal Limited has clarified the recent spike in its share price and trading volume, attributing the market activity to a series of operational milestones and strategic partnerships rather than undisclosed information.

Livium Ltd has secured a A$663,000 R&D tax rebate for its subsidiary VSPC, pushing total FY25 rebates to A$1.4 million and reinforcing its push into advanced battery materials and recycling.

Australian Ethical Investment Limited (AEF) has responded to ASX inquiries about additional licence conditions imposed on its subsidiary, Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd (AES), asserting these do not materially affect its securities value despite a notable share price drop.

Prospech Limited has launched a 1,600-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Korsnäs rare earth element project in Finland, supported by promising passive seismic survey results that highlight potential new mineralised zones.

BetMakers Technology Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Las Vegas Dissemination Company, gaining direct access to major Nevada casino operators and projecting $4.5 million revenue in the first year.

DorsaVi reports significant progress in its resistive RAM (RRAM) development, optimizing memory technology for integration with neuromorphic computing at the 22nm technology node. This advancement positions the company to deliver energy-efficient edge-AI solutions for wearables, robotics, and industrial safety.

Forrestania Resources has lodged a replacement bidder's statement for its off-market takeover offer of Kula Gold, offering 1 Forrestania share for every 5.6 Kula shares. The Kula board unanimously recommends acceptance, highlighting strategic benefits and operational synergies.

Austin Metals has identified promising new banded iron formation (BIF)-hosted gold targets at its Brunswick Hill Prospect, showing striking geological parallels to Caprice Resources’ high-grade Vadrians Deposit. The company plans targeted drilling in early 2026 to test these high-priority zones within its extensive Austin Gold Project tenure.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has initiated an unconditional all-cash proportional takeover offer for 2.9% of Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd shares at $1.30 each, representing a significant premium over recent trading prices and a competing bid by Novomatic.

Identitii Limited has announced a pro rata non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $2.88 million, partially underwritten by Beauvais Capital Pty Ltd. The funds will support the development and commercialisation of its BNDRY platform amid ongoing patent litigation risks.

6K Additive has landed a landmark US$27.4 million loan from the US Export-Import Bank, partnering with the Department of War to fund a major expansion in Pennsylvania that will quintuple powder production capacity and create over 50 new jobs.