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Aureka Limited's latest high-resolution drone magnetic survey over its Irvine Gold Project has unveiled several new high-priority exploration targets, with ongoing diamond drilling aimed at expanding its 304koz JORC resource. The engagement of renowned geologist Dr Barry Murphy signals a strategic push to decode the project's complex structural geology.

Cedar Woods Properties has secured over 740 new townhouse and apartment lots across Victoria and Queensland, boosting its medium-term development pipeline while maintaining a strong sales and earnings outlook.

FOS Capital's Aldridge Traffic Systems subsidiary has landed a $0.5 million contract to supply advanced ITS lighting for the NELP Eastern Freeway Upgrade, marking its largest order since acquisition and boosting the group’s order book to $9 million.

Ingenia Communities Group (ASX: INA) confirms it is on track to hit the top of its FY26 guidance, underpinned by a strong development pipeline exceeding 8,000 potential land lease lots and resilient holiday operations.

Rokeby Resources has kicked off a nine-hole diamond drilling campaign at the Sunnyside deposit within the Omeo Gold Project, aiming to upgrade a historical 320,000-ounce gold resource and lay groundwork for a JORC-compliant estimate.

Pacific Resources (ASX: PXR) has advanced its acquisition of the Snowstorm Gold Project in Victoria’s Eastern Goldfields by paying $160,000 to acquire a 50% stake in Mines of Stirling, the project’s owner. Completion of the acquisition, including full ownership, is expected by mid-July.

Tasmea Limited is set to acquire Maxim Group for up to A$254 million, bolstering its presence in Victoria and accelerating exposure to high-growth sectors like Data Centres, BESS, and Infrastructure. The deal promises immediate EPS accretion of around 31% and positions Tasmea as one of the largest electrical contractors on the ASX.

FOS Capital, through its Aldridge Traffic Systems arm, has landed its largest contract to date, supplying advanced ITS lighting for a major Victorian freeway upgrade, lifting its order book to $9 million.

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.

Adavale Resources has boosted its Parkes Project gold resource by 44% to 166,000 ounces through a 100% scrip acquisition of the Calarie mining licence and three exploration licences, consolidating its belt-scale position in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt.

Superloop has finalized its $165 million purchase of Lightning Broadband, adding 56,000 secured lots to its Fibre-to-the-Premises network across six Australian states and territories. The deal, funded by cash and debt, keeps net leverage low and comes with regulatory approval of a functional separation framework to support open-access wholesale services.

Dart Mining has acquired a vast tenement package in the mineral-rich Pine Creek Orogen, adding gold, copper, uranium, and tungsten prospects to its portfolio while raising A$1.3 million to fund exploration.