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SportsHero Limited has entered the Southeast Asian mobile gaming market by signing an exclusive distribution agreement with Yes2Games, bringing globally popular titles like Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride to Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Patriot Battery Metals has reported a significant mineral resource upgrade at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, reaffirming its position as a leading lithium and caesium explorer. The company also progressed its lithium-only feasibility study and environmental assessments while maintaining a strong financial position.

Sarama Resources Ltd reported a $1.22 million net loss for the first half of 2025, while completing a $2.7 million equity placement and acquiring a majority stake in the Mt Venn Gold Project in Western Australia.

Advance Metals Limited has reported strong assay results from its maiden diamond drilling program at the Yoquivo Silver-Gold Project in Mexico, revealing high-grade silver-gold mineralisation extending 60-70 metres deeper in the Pertenencia Vein. These findings pave the way for potential resource upgrades.

Great Western Exploration’s recent gravity survey at the Oval Targets in Western Australia reveals a promising core of a large VHMS copper-gold system, prompting plans for a deep drill test supported by government funding applications.

Laramide Resources Ltd. reported a reduced net loss of CAD 1.05 million for H1 2025, converting USD 3.5 million of debt into equity and securing a $12 million private placement to bolster its uranium exploration projects.

Cochlear Limited reported a 4% revenue rise in FY25, driven by strong implant sales and launched the world’s first smart cochlear implant system. The company forecasts up to 17% profit growth in FY26, underpinned by innovation and expanding markets.

HealthCo Healthcare and Wellness REIT reported a substantial $89.3 million loss for FY25, driven by tenant payment issues and portfolio downsizing, leading to suspended distributions and a debt facility extension.

Platinum Capital Limited has received a non-binding proposal from Wilson Asset Management to take over its investment management, signaling a potential strategic shift pending shareholder approval.

BPH Energy has responded to an ASX price query following unusual trading activity, confirming no undisclosed information exists and pointing to ongoing legal matters involving its investee Advent Energy as context.

Bell Financial Group reported a sharp 44% drop in half-year profit to $9.3 million, citing market volatility impacting its broking segment. The company also trimmed its interim dividend to 3 cents per share, down from 4 cents.

Forrestania Resources has signed a binding agreement to acquire North Iron Cap Pty Ltd, securing a JORC-compliant gold resource of approximately 106,000 ounces at the North Ironcap project. This acquisition strengthens Forrestania’s foothold in Western Australia’s prolific gold belt.