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The Australian Treasurer has approved Hanwha Corporation’s increase of its direct equity stake in Austal Limited from 9.9% to 19.9%, setting the stage for potential strategic partnerships as Austal rides a wave of record revenues and defence contracts.

Snow Lake Resources has secured a crucial no objection from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board for its proposed acquisition of Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited, paving the way for the transaction’s next steps. The independent GUE board unanimously recommends shareholders back the scheme, pending expert endorsement.

Locksley Resources has raised A$17 million in an oversubscribed placement led by U.S. institutional investors, accelerating its strategy to develop a domestic supply chain for antimony and rare earths in California.

Anson Resources' subsidiary A1 Lithium has signed a non-binding MoU with Nusano to supply high-purity lithium chloride from Utah’s Green River project for advanced nuclear isotope production. This marks a strategic step into the nuclear technology supply chain alongside ongoing electric vehicle market efforts.

Jindalee Lithium has completed its 2025 drilling program at the McDermitt Lithium Project and is advancing plans to list its US subsidiary on a national exchange, extending exclusivity with its merger partner.

ACDC Metals has advanced its Goschen Central project with a significant resource upgrade and positive scoping study, positioning itself as a key player in critical minerals supply chains.

Atturra Limited reported a robust 24% increase in both revenue and underlying EBITDA for FY25, propelled by its cloud platform, AI innovations, and defence sector contracts. The company forecasts continued momentum into FY26 with ambitious growth targets.

Island Pharmaceuticals has secured membership in the Medical Countermeasures Coalition, positioning its antiviral Galidesivir for critical US government stockpiling and regulatory milestones.

Diablo Resources has initiated maiden drilling at its Fair Dinkum copper prospect in Utah, capitalizing on the U.S. government's recent elevation of copper to critical mineral status and increased federal support for domestic supply chains.

Island Pharmaceuticals has engaged a top Washington DC government affairs firm to accelerate its US biodefence strategy, focusing on its antiviral drug Galidesivir amid promising FDA regulatory signals.

The Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in the Mayne Pharma acquisition, ordering Cosette Pharmaceuticals to comply with conditions preventing closure of the Salisbury manufacturing site. This ruling highlights concerns over market transparency and the integrity of the takeover process.

Harvest Technology Group has forged a pivotal exclusive reseller agreement with Pyxis Controls to expand its Nodestream™ technology across the MENATISA region, targeting critical sectors like national security and energy.