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Lion Rock Minerals has reported robust drilling results from its expansive Minta Project in Cameroon, reinforcing its ambition to become a major global producer of rutile and monazite. The company targets a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate later this year amid promising assay outcomes from key tenements.

Minerals 260 continues to hit high-grade gold intercepts at its Bullabulling Project, underpinning resource upgrades and advancing production readiness ahead of key feasibility milestones.

Dreadnought Resources has unveiled assay results confirming a new northern extension at Metzke’s Find within the Illaara Gold Project, with drilling revealing significant gold intercepts over a 150m strike. The company targets a Resource update in July 2026 alongside further drilling and studies to advance the project towards development.

Carnarvon Energy has locked in the Transocean Equinox rig for a pivotal 2027 drilling campaign targeting major prospects in the Bedout Sub-basin, with costs comfortably covered by its strong cash reserves.

Prophecy International has appointed Jonathan Drake as CEO effective July 2026, aiming to strengthen leadership after a period of interim management and strategic recalibration.

Ainsworth Game Technology posted a 10% revenue increase in FY25 to $291 million, driven by strong Asia Pacific growth, while North American challenges weigh on H1 2026 outlook.

VRX Silica’s updated 2026 Bankable Feasibility Study for Arrowsmith North confirms robust economics with an ungeared NPV8 of A$179.2 million and binding offtake contracts securing nearly 1 million tonnes annually.

Pacific Edge reported a steep 47% revenue drop in FY26 following Medicare coverage loss but secured a draft Medicare policy covering its Cxbladder tests and raised NZ$25.4 million to fuel growth and commercial execution.

Metal Bank has secured $1.2 million through a placement at a 30% premium, aiming to fast-track production at its Seven Leaders deposit and advance the Homestead and Winja gold projects at Livingstone.

SGH Ltd’s Investor Day showcased its diversified portfolio strength, with key insights into operational performance and strategic priorities across WesTrac, Boral, Coates, and its significant energy and media holdings.

Plenti Group Limited (ASX:PLT) has smashed its $3 billion loan portfolio target two months ahead of schedule, delivering a 117% surge in cash profit before tax to $30.8 million for FY26. The fintech lender’s growth was fuelled by record loan originations, robust credit performance, and strategic technology investments.

SPC Global Holdings has kicked off a fully underwritten $100 million equity raise via a 1-for-0.1993 renounceable entitlement offer priced at $0.10 per share, aiming to sharply reduce net debt and back its expansion plans.