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Simonds Group Limited has agreed to acquire Dennis Family Homes for an estimated $10 million, significantly broadening its product portfolio and market presence in Victoria and New South Wales. The deal is expected to boost revenue by $200 million in FY26 and be earnings accretive by Q1 FY26.

Lakes Blue Energy reported a $1.5 million quarterly operational spend and completed the $6.5 million sale of its 49% interest in PEP 169, while progressing drilling approvals for the Wombat-5 well in Victoria.

Advance Metals Limited has significantly expanded its portfolio with binding agreements to acquire high-grade silver and gold projects in Mexico and Australia, setting the stage for an active 2025 exploration campaign.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has appointed Advanced Clinical as the Clinical Research Organisation for its critical Phase 3 trial targeting knee osteoarthritis pain, setting the stage for patient recruitment and dosing in Q2 2025.

Adavale Resources has completed the acquisition of a 72.5% stake in the Parkes Gold and Copper Project and secured $1.675 million in funding to accelerate exploration, including promising drilling results at the historic London-Victoria Gold Mine.

Infinity Mining has significantly broadened its exploration portfolio across Eastern Australia through key acquisitions and a $2 million capital raise, setting the stage for an active 2025 drilling campaign.

ACDC Metals has reported a substantial upgrade to its Goschen Central Project, increasing mineral resource tonnes by over 60% and enhancing rare earth element grades, supported by Victorian government initiatives.

Aureka Limited has completed a transformative quarter with a $6 million recapitalisation, a strategic rebranding, and the launch of a major diamond drilling program targeting gold resources in Victoria. The company’s strengthened leadership and clean balance sheet set the stage for exploration success in 2025.

Veris Limited has announced the acquisition of Melbourne-based Spatial Vision for up to $3 million, significantly expanding its digital and spatial service capabilities. The deal is expected to be earnings accretive from FY26 and deepen Veris' government sector reach.

Farm Pride Foods has successfully recovered from Avian Influenza setbacks, improving cash flows and repaying significant debt while investing in biosecurity and production upgrades.

Suvo Strategic Minerals delivered a robust December quarter with soaring profits and an extended supply deal, while advancing innovative low carbon cement projects in Australia and Indonesia.

Latrobe Magnesium marks a year without lost time injuries and completes key construction phases, while navigating legal disputes and operational cost pressures.