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Arrow Minerals Limited has suspended all field activities in Guinea due to unresolved questions over exploration permit renewals, maintaining a cautious financial stance while awaiting government clarity.

Ballard Mining’s September quarter report highlights promising drilling results at its Mt Ida Gold Project and secures final approvals for a 2.0 Mtpa processing plant, underpinning its development ambitions.

Findi Limited has arranged a new A$30 million debt facility and agreed to acquire Sphere, enhancing its digital payments ecosystem ahead of a planned FY27 Indian IPO. Despite short-term challenges, the company projects strong revenue growth and operational momentum in FY26.

Yari Minerals has begun a targeted drilling campaign at its Rolleston South Coal Project to confirm semi-soft metallurgical coal and upgrade its resource classification, setting the stage for a 2026 scoping study.

Swift Networks has expanded its partnership with Uniting NSW to 25 aged care sites and introduced Swift TV at a major industry conference, positioning itself at the forefront of aged care technology innovation.

VHM Limited has secured a significant offtake framework with Mitsui and a US$200 million financing interest from the US Export-Import Bank for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside key environmental approvals. These milestones set the stage for a Final Investment Decision in the first half of 2026.

Pinnacle Minerals has secured a strategic acquisition of eight critical minerals projects in Idaho and Washington, positioning itself at the forefront of the US critical minerals supply chain. The company also raised $3 million to accelerate exploration and development.

Ainsworth Game Technology has lodged a supplementary statement supporting Novomatic’s unconditional takeover bid, even as its CEO resigns amid regulatory hurdles. The board unanimously recommends acceptance, with the offer deemed fair by an independent expert.

Middle Island Resources has initiated its first reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Bobija Project in western Serbia, aiming to unlock polymetallic gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc mineralisation beneath a historic open pit mine. This drilling marks a key step in advancing the company’s strategic acquisition of Konstantin Resources and its foothold in a prolific mineral province.

Prescient Therapeutics has bolstered its cash reserves to $12.3 million following a $9.8 million capital raise, while progressing its PTX-100 cancer therapy through global Phase 2 trials with encouraging early lymphoma results.

Emu NL has agreed to delay issuing shortfall securities tied to its recent entitlement offer until late October, as the Takeovers Panel continues its review following a challenge by Dronkay Pty Ltd.

Ainsworth Game Technology’s CEO Harald Neumann faces a setback as the Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends withdrawing his license application, prompting a board review of his role.