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Tolu Minerals has set out a Q1 2027 restart target for its Tolukuma gold-silver mine in Papua New Guinea, backed by a recently upgraded 909,000-ounce resource and refurbishment of an existing processing plant. The company says it has sufficient funding to reach production, but the timetable remains dependent on mine development, plant work and operating execution.

Bannerman Energy has opened a non-underwritten share purchase plan targeting approximately A$10 million to support construction and working capital at its Etango uranium project in Namibia. The offer gives eligible Australian and New Zealand shareholders access to the same A$4.00 issue price as the company’s A$124 million institutional placement.

Elixinol Wellness has finalized the divestment of its US operations to Ananda Health, securing upfront and deferred payments totaling approximately A$465,000. This move refocuses the company on its Australian health and wellness portfolio while reducing exposure to US regulatory risks.

Australasian Metals has locked in a three-month exclusive option to acquire majority stakes in two promising lithium projects in Côte d'Ivoire, marking a strategic move into West Africa's emerging critical minerals scene.

Vulcan Energy has unveiled a Preliminary Feasibility Study for Project Ludwig, its second lithium and geothermal phase in Germany, projecting stronger economics and a repeatable growth model.

Cauldron Energy has extended uranium mineralisation strike lengths by approximately 2.5 kilometres at both Manyingee South and Manyingee North within its Yanrey Uranium Project, underpinning significant resource growth potential.

TALi Digital (ASX:TD1) is raising up to $3.3 million through a Security Purchase Plan and Placement to fund its acquisition of Datasphere Analytics and advance its AI-driven education platform.

Pivotal Metals’ latest metallurgical tests reveal copper recoveries exceeding 90% at the Horden Lake project, alongside robust recoveries of nickel, gold, silver, and palladium. These results underpin the upcoming scoping study and highlight the project’s financing potential through by-product credits.

The Star Entertainment Group narrowed its net loss to $307 million in FY26, boosted by refinancing, operational improvements, and a joint venture exit, while navigating ongoing regulatory scrutiny and remediation efforts.

PT ANTAM (ASX:ATM) posted a 6% increase in net sales to Rp62.71 trillion in the first half of 2026, driven by steady gold, nickel, and bauxite sales. Profit after tax surged 34% to Rp6.91 trillion, supported by improved margins and foreign exchange gains.

Rua Bioscience's FY26 results highlight a 71% surge in customer revenue driven by international expansion, yet the company continues to face significant losses and going concern risks.

SenSen Networks reported a 16.7% rise in annualised recurring revenue to $11.7 million and a 23.6% EBITDA increase to $2.0 million in FY26, while expanding its SenDISA platform into environmental enforcement with EPA Victoria.