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TruScreen has secured clinical validation from the world’s largest cervical screening study in China, setting the stage for rapid market expansion across Asia, Africa, and Europe.

MC Mining has locked in nearly US$10 million through convertible promissory notes from its major shareholders, targeting the completion and ramp-up of its flagship Makhado hard coking coal project in South Africa.

MRG Metals has reported strong initial assay results from 32 auger holes at its Fotinho Rare Earth Project in Mozambique, confirming a significant alluvial heavy mineral presence that complements prior findings at the adjacent Adriano project.

Minbos Resources has drawn down the first US$4.8 million from its US$16 million loan facility with South Africa’s IDC, marking a key step forward for the Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant. The company has initiated orders for critical equipment and completed Phase-1 construction, with Phase-2 contracts expected soon.

Theta Gold Mines has locked in a fully subscribed US$90 million senior secured bond to complete the TGME Gold Mine Project in South Africa, targeting first gold production in early 2027.

Orion Minerals has completed the conversion of a ZAR344.5 million loan from South Africa’s IDC into equity, giving IDC a 23.8% stake in the Prieska Project subsidiary and removing secured lending constraints.

TruScreen Group reported a 42% increase in FY2026 sales driven by new market entries including India and Indonesia, alongside launching a large-scale cervical cancer screening program in Vietnam and submitting major UNITAID proposals.

Zoono Group has secured its first major commercial orders worth NZ$600,000 from Sharpak under an exclusive UK soft fruits packaging contract, marking a key step in scaling its antimicrobial coating technology in international markets.

Minbos Resources has secured a crucial milestone by signing the final security agreement for its US$16 million IDC loan and submitting a first drawdown request of US$4.8 million to fund ongoing construction at Cabinda.

Verity Resources awaits Botswana Department of Mines approval to launch near-surface exploration on its extensive critical metals portfolio, targeting high-grade copper-silver and nickel-copper-PGE mineralisation with promising historical results and district-scale potential.

Orion Minerals has secured $15.4 million in a placement to accelerate development at its Prieska and Okiep copper projects in South Africa, paving the way for its transition to a copper producer.

White Energy has inked a non-binding term sheet to acquire coal assets in Alabama and Queensland, backed by a $15 million capital raise and planned board reshuffle.