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Leeuwin Metals has secured A$3.25 million through a two-tranche placement, positioning the company to complete its transformative Marda Gold Project acquisition and ramp up exploration across Australia and Canada in 2025.

Leeuwin Metals has inked a binding deal to acquire the Marda Gold Project from Ramelius Resources, marking a strategic expansion into Western Australia's prolific goldfields. Alongside promising iron ore results from its West Pilbara project, Leeuwin is positioning itself as a diversified explorer with significant growth potential.

Bowen Coking Coal reported a strong December quarter with record coal sales and a 39% reduction in cash costs, underpinning a $29 million EBITDA despite softer coal prices.

XPON Technologies reports a modest 2% increase in martech revenue and a strong cash position for Q2 FY25, while navigating an 8% decline in annualised recurring revenue amid strategic sales recalibration.

Nuix projects solid growth in Annualised Contract Value and revenue for the first half of FY25, despite elongated procurement timelines and increased contract complexity.

Energy Resources of Australia Limited reported a substantial net cash outflow of $183.9 million in Q4 2024, driven by significant rehabilitation payments, while raising $766.5 million through equity to bolster its cash position.

Myer Holdings has completed its strategic acquisition of Just Group, adding five key apparel brands to its portfolio and issuing 890.5 million new shares to Premier Investments.

Lucapa Diamond Company advances its position in the Lulo Kimberlite Joint Venture, increasing its stake to 51% while accelerating bulk sampling efforts to pinpoint diamond-rich kimberlite targets.

Dropsuite Limited posted a standout quarter with a 37% rise in annual recurring revenue and a 42% jump in paid users, underscoring the strength of its partner ecosystem and product innovation.

Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) reports a robust cash position following a $766 million entitlement offer, advancing rehabilitation at its Ranger Project while seeking to extend its operational authority beyond January 2026.

Fortescue Ltd has launched a recommended off-market takeover offer for Red Hawk Mining at $1.05 per share, with a potential increase to $1.20, representing a significant premium and a strategic pivot for Red Hawk shareholders.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has successfully produced premium ductile cast iron using its Micro80C graphite, positioning itself to capture a high-margin segment amid growing domestic demand.

IDT Australia reports a near doubling of quarterly revenue to $5.3 million, driven by explosive growth in its Advanced Therapies segment, with first-half revenue expected to jump 82%.

Medallion Metals Limited has intersected multiple zones of semi-massive to massive sulphides at its Harbour View deposit, reinforcing confidence in the continuity of mineralisation at the Ravensthorpe Gold Project. Ongoing metallurgical testwork and drilling progress the company toward a Final Investment Decision in late 2025.

Cokal Limited has formalised a US$7 million coal prepayment and offtake facility with Cratus Group, marking a pivotal step in accelerating coal production and infrastructure development in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.

West Wits Mining has increased its Mineral Resource Estimate by 749,000 ounces following a new Prospecting Right grant and appointed Rudi Deysel as CEO while advancing project financing for the Qala Shallows Gold Project.

Adavale Resources has completed the acquisition of a majority interest in the Parkes Gold-Copper Project, positioning itself near major NSW mining hubs with plans to upgrade historical resources and accelerate exploration.

Terra Metals has reported compelling drill results from its Dante Project in Western Australia, revealing high-grade titanium alongside copper, PGMs, and vanadium over a 2.5km strike. These findings underscore the project's promise as a large-scale polymetallic development.

FMG Pilbara Pty Ltd, a Fortescue subsidiary, has initiated an off-market takeover offer for Red Hawk Mining, proposing $1.05 per share with a potential increase to $1.20 contingent on acquiring a 75% stake. The Red Hawk Board unanimously endorses the bid, highlighting a significant premium and strategic implications for shareholders.

Bioxyne Limited reports a remarkable 77% revenue increase in Q2 FY2025 alongside positive operating cash flow, setting the stage for international growth with upcoming UK export approvals and a planned European GMP facility.

Killi Resources reports compelling drill results from its Kaa gold-copper prospect in Queensland, confirming a large mineralised system and maintaining a strong cash position of $2.03 million to fund ongoing exploration.

Australian Oil Company Limited has secured an increased consideration in its Red Earth Assets divestment, receiving A$660,000 upfront while deferring A$540,000 to March 2025.

Galan Lithium has received US$3 million from Latam Resources, an affiliate of Chemphys, to fund ongoing operations at its Hombre Muerto West project, advancing its path toward production and an offtake prepayment facility expected in Q1 2025.

Hawsons Iron Limited is progressing key process optimisation initiatives focused on dry crushing circuits and by-product extraction, while deepening government and investor engagement to enhance the Hawsons Iron Project’s value.