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Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has successfully raised A$750,000 through a well-supported placement, with significant board participation, to fast-track exploration across its Brazilian and US projects.

NoviqTech Limited has announced a non-renounceable pro-rata entitlement issue of new options aiming to raise approximately $251,000. Eligible shareholders can subscribe at a low issue price, with options exercisable over three years.

InFocus Group Holdings has completed its acquisition of Bangkok-based Prodigy9, enhancing its software engineering and data analytics capabilities while aiming for rapid cash flow generation.

Blackstone Minerals Limited has requested an immediate voluntary suspension of its shares as it finalises a proposed merger, signaling a significant strategic shift for the mining company.

Brookfield Capital Partners has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire Insignia Financial at A$4.60 per share, matching rival offers and setting the stage for a competitive bidding process.

Maggie Beer Holdings reports a sales increase for 1H FY25 but faces declining EBITDA, prompting a strategic overhaul focused on cost reduction and operational streamlining.

Cosmos Exploration has raised A$1.25 million through an oversubscribed placement to support its strategic option agreement to acquire EAU Lithium, positioning itself deeper in Bolivia’s lithium-rich Triangle.

Centuria Office REIT reported solid HY25 results, delivering $34.7 million in Funds From Operations and maintaining strong portfolio occupancy. The REIT is actively transforming office space into data infrastructure, positioning itself for future growth amid a challenging office market.

Argent Minerals has announced a significant extension of Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide mineralisation at its Kempfield NW Zone, revealing high-grade silver, copper, lead, and zinc over a 1.1km strike length. This discovery underscores the growing potential of the Kempfield Project as a major polymetallic resource.

Krakatoa Resources has identified significant potential extensions of antimony and gold mineralisation at its Zopkhito Project in Georgia, supported by advanced induced polarisation modelling. The company is poised to advance exploration with drilling and resource estimation in 2025.

Little Green Pharma has finalized the acquisition of Health House, a key medicinal cannabis distributor, for a fraction of its previous valuation, marking a strategic move to deepen vertical integration.

VRX Silica Limited's Arrowsmith North silica sand project faces a formal appeal from the Conservation Council of WA, challenging the recent environmental approval recommendation. The company is preparing its response while continuing to advance parallel permitting processes.

Hartshead Resources has submitted a revised development report to the NSTA, unveiling a superior gas export route through CalEnergy's Saturn Banks pipeline that promises reduced costs and faster production.

AKORA Resources has increased its placement by $25,000, bringing the total to $1.318 million as it advances strategic investor discussions and logistics planning following its Pre-Feasibility Study.

New Age Exploration has completed a critical Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Survey at its Wagyu Gold Project, unlocking expanded access to high-priority gold targets ahead of a planned Reverse Circulation drilling program in March 2025.

Akora Resources has confirmed that intermediate grade iron ore at its Bekisopa Project can be upgraded to saleable products, potentially extending mine life and enhancing project economics ahead of its March 2025 Pre-Feasibility Study.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has obtained South Australian Government approval to expand its Overland Uranium Project, gaining rights over an additional ~1,000km² and greenlighting immediate drilling on high-potential targets.

Vection Technologies secures a $4 million extension on a defence contract, reinforcing its position in AI-driven national security solutions and deepening its partnership with Dell Technologies.

Solstice Minerals has secured the advanced Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia, acquiring a JORC-compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of 40.4Mt at 0.4% copper and 0.1g/t gold. The acquisition positions Solstice for growth amid strong long-term copper demand.

Vanadium Resources Limited (ASX: VR8) has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares pending a significant announcement on funding arrangements, signaling a pivotal moment for the company’s financial trajectory.

Fortescue Ltd has crossed the 75% ownership threshold in Red Hawk Mining, prompting an increase in its takeover offer price from A$1.05 to A$1.20 per share ahead of the March 3 closing date.

KALINA Power has partnered with Crusoe to develop multiple AI data centres co-located with near-zero emissions natural gas power plants in Alberta, promising stable cash flows and sustainable energy solutions.

Neurizon Therapeutics has been granted a pivotal US patent for its lead drug candidate NUZ-001, extending protection until 2039 and enhancing its commercial and clinical positioning in neurodegenerative disease treatment.

Apollo Minerals has launched Phase 2 drilling at its Salanie Gold Project in Gabon, building on strong 2024 results that revealed high-grade gold mineralisation and visible gold. The program targets extensions at A1 and new prospects A2, A3, and P6.