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Forrestania Resources has agreed to acquire Catalina Resources’ Laverton Project, swapping its Breakaway Dam copper asset and gaining a significant equity stake in Catalina. This move strategically broadens Forrestania’s presence in the Eastern Goldfields gold belt.

Ballard Mining has resumed drilling at its Mt Ida Gold Project, aiming to expand its resource base and advance development milestones throughout 2026. The company targets a significant increase in gold resources while progressing towards a maiden ore reserve.

Apiam Animal Health has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its acquisition by Adamantem Capital, paving the way for a crucial shareholder vote in February.

BPH Energy has raised $1.2 million through a share placement to accelerate its hydrocarbon projects and support Cortical Dynamics, ahead of a critical Federal Court hearing on its PEP-11 permit extension.

Osmond Resources has raised A$6.6 million through a discounted placement to fund its 2026 work program targeting titanium, zircon, and rare earth extraction in Spain. The capital boost positions the company to progress its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project amid growing EU demand for local supply.

Firebird Metals has commissioned its proprietary equipment for producing advanced lithium-manganese-rich cathode materials at its China pilot plant, aiming to start production in February 2026 with customer samples planned for later in the year. The project is co-funded by strategic partner Taza Metal Technologies, reducing capital risk and accelerating development.

Eden Innovations has secured a $2.2 million strategic investment to fully repay its remaining iBorrow debt, eliminating costly interest payments and strengthening its balance sheet ahead of anticipated revenue growth.

Legacy Minerals has initiated a 2,000-metre diamond drilling program at the Mascotte Silver-Gold Prospect, aiming to grow its substantial 115Moz silver-equivalent resource at Mt Carrington. This move follows promising historical data and recent rock chip assays confirming high-grade gold and silver mineralisation.

S2 Resources has secured an earn-in agreement for up to 75% of the Loch Lilly-Kars project, a vast and largely unexplored multi-commodity exploration area in New South Wales with geological parallels to world-class mineral belts.

St George Mining reports exceptional drilling results at its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project, significantly expanding its resource footprint, alongside a successful $72.5 million capital raise to fund ongoing development.

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.

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.