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ikeGPS delivered a robust 4Q25 with a 48% jump in annual subscription revenue exit run rate and secured major U.S. utility contracts, while declining a $170 million acquisition offer due to shareholder resistance.

AKORA Resources has successfully renewed its main tenement PR10430 for the Bekisopa Iron Ore Project, marking a pivotal step under Madagascar’s updated Mining Code and reinforcing the project’s path to production.

Race Oncology has opened a second Australian clinical site for its Phase 1 trial of RC220 combined with doxorubicin in advanced solid tumours, aiming to speed patient enrolment and gather critical safety and efficacy data.

Somerset Minerals Ltd has raised $2.39 million to fund its maiden drilling and surface sampling campaign at the Coppermine copper-silver project in Nunavut, targeting high-grade mineralisation supported by strong geophysical and historical data.

Triangle Energy’s Becos-1 exploration well in the Perth Basin has been plugged and abandoned after failing to find hydrocarbons in economic quantities, yet the company remains optimistic about future prospects and well-funded for upcoming ventures.

Prospect Resources has declared a maiden JORC-compliant copper resource of 107.2 million tonnes at 0.5% copper at its Mumbezhi Project in Zambia, alongside securing a strategic A$15.2 million investment from First Quantum Minerals. This milestone advances the project towards development with Phase 2 drilling planned for Q2 2025.

MyEco Group is streamlining its manufacturing footprint and expanding outsourced production to cut fixed costs by up to $3 million annually, aiming to enhance margins and achieve positive EBITDA in the medium term.

Astute Metals reports a successful beneficiation test at its Red Mountain Lithium Project, achieving a 36% mass reduction and 22% lithium grade increase, while phase 2 diamond drilling advances with two holes completed.

Prime Financial Group has acquired Lincoln Indicators, significantly expanding its wealth management platform and client base. The deal is expected to boost recurring revenue and contribute to Prime’s ambitious growth targets.

Australasian Metals Limited is streamlining its portfolio to concentrate on near-term exploration wins, launching a new IP survey at its promising May Queen gold project while exiting less viable ventures.

Prime Financial Group has agreed to acquire Lincoln Indicators, a leading Australian investment research and funds management firm, significantly boosting its wealth management capabilities and client base.

Power Minerals Limited has identified significant rare earth element potential at its prospective Santa Anna niobium carbonatite project in Brazil, signing a binding letter of intent to acquire the asset and planning immediate drilling to define an exploration target.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited (NMR) reports promising assay results from resource definition drilling at its Blackjack Gold Project in Queensland, confirming shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation and deeper extensions. The company is advancing refurbishment of its processing plant, targeting gold production in Q3 2025.

Jindalee Lithium’s McDermitt Lithium Project has been designated a FAST-41 Transparency Project, enhancing federal permitting visibility and coordination to accelerate development in the US critical minerals sector.

Blue Star Helium reports robust natural flow rates and peak helium concentrations from its Jackson 29 well at the Galactica project, underscoring the site’s promising helium resource potential.

Alcidion Group Limited reported a robust Q3 FY25 with $13.1 million in cash receipts and a landmark 10-year $37.5 million contract with North Cumbria NHS Trust, prompting an upgrade to its full-year EBITDA guidance.

Traka Resources has strategically entered Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin by securing a 75% earn-in joint venture in the Didi Gold Project, which hosts confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation. The company plans an aggressive multi-stage exploration program backed by an experienced local team.

DroneShield Limited has reported a record-breaking first quarter with $33.5 million in revenue, more than doubling year-over-year, supported by a robust $94.4 million in committed purchase orders and a burgeoning SaaS segment. The company’s expansive $1.6 billion sales pipeline and strong cash position set the stage for accelerated growth in the counter-unmanned systems market.

Southern Hemisphere Mining has identified a significant new copper target, Ferro West, near its existing Ferro deposit at the Llahuin project in Chile, supported by advanced geophysical data and surface copper oxide findings.

Deep Yellow Ltd disclosed a quarterly cash flow report for Q1 2025, revealing a significant operating cash outflow but a robust cash reserve that supports an estimated 20 quarters of funding runway.

Deep Yellow Limited has deferred the Final Investment Decision for its flagship Tumas uranium project due to current uranium prices, while continuing detailed engineering and early works. The company remains confident in the project's robust economics and is progressing financing and development at its Mulga Rock project.

Adavale Resources has identified additional exploration targets at its Parkes Project and remains on track for maiden drilling in Q2 2025, reinforcing its position in the highly prospective Lachlan Fold Belt.

Perenti’s underground mining arm Barminco will cease operations at the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana by June 30, 2025, marking the end of a six-year contract amid financial challenges.

SRJ Technologies has landed a £695k (A$1.45m) contract to deliver advanced inspection and emissions monitoring services on North Sea assets for a global Oil & Gas Supermajor in 2025. This deal highlights SRJ’s growing leadership in emissions monitoring and its strategic push for long-term, high-value contracts.