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Following its merger with IDM International, Blackstone Minerals announces key board and management changes to spearhead development of the Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines.

Firebrick Pharma has raised $0.2 million in a placement well below its $1.6 million target, prompting a review of its expansion and product development plans for Nasodine.

Flagship Minerals has exited its lithium project in Chile amid market oversupply, redirecting resources to its Pantanillo Gold Project with a significant 1.05 million ounce gold resource estimate.

Donaco International Limited has entered a binding acquisition scheme with On Nut Road Limited at A$0.045 per share, deemed fair and reasonable by an independent expert. The Board unanimously recommends shareholder approval ahead of the August 2025 vote.

Macmahon Holdings has locked in a new $550 million syndicated debt facility, extending maturity to 2029 with improved terms and robust bank backing. This refinancing positions the company for strategic growth while maintaining a conservative liquidity stance.

EV Resources appoints two seasoned mining executives to its board and secures AU$650,000 in placement funding to advance the restart of its Los Lirios Antimony Mine in Mexico, signaling a sharpened strategic focus.

Blackstone Minerals has completed its acquisition of IDM International, gaining full control of the Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme of arrangement is now effective, marking a significant expansion of Blackstone’s Southeast Asia portfolio.

Viva Leisure has launched a refreshed corporate brand and published 'The Viva Story,' outlining its transformation into a global, technology-driven fitness ecosystem.

Blackstone Minerals has received Supreme Court approval to acquire IDM International, gaining control of the significant Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme is set to become effective mid-June, marking a strategic expansion for Blackstone in Southeast Asia's critical minerals sector.

Micro-X has successfully met key development milestones worth $2.3 million across contracts with ARPA-H, Billion Prima, and the US Department of Homeland Security, marking steady progress in its innovative medical and security imaging technologies.

Vection Technologies has partnered with Rider Srl to co-develop ACRobot, a modular AI-driven robotic platform aimed at revolutionizing open-field agriculture and precision farming.

Activeport Group has secured a pivotal contract to deploy its software-defined networking technology for Telekom Malaysia, enabling a shift to automated, self-service fixed-line services across Southeast Asia.