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Far Northern Resources has secured approval for a major drilling program at Bridge Creek and submitted a renewal for its Empire mining lease, maintaining a robust cash position after modest exploration spending in Q1 2025.

Estrella Resources is set to commence the first-ever minerals drilling program in Timor-Leste, backed by strong manganese assay results and a recent $3.75 million capital raise. The company has secured key environmental approvals and community support, positioning itself at the forefront of exploration in this emerging jurisdiction.

Core Energy Minerals has expanded its uranium portfolio with key South Australian acquisitions and secured $3.7 million in funding, setting the stage for maiden drilling at the Cummins Project.

Chilwa Minerals advances its critical minerals exploration with over 3,000 metres drilled at key deposits, a strategic assay lab shift to South Africa, and expanded local lab operations to support growing activity.

Thor Energy PLC has fast-tracked exploration activities at its newly acquired South Australian hydrogen and helium licence following a promising independent resource assessment. The company reported a net cash outflow but maintains a solid cash position to support upcoming work.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has secured ethics approval and appointed a CRO to launch its global phase 3 trial for injectable Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium in knee osteoarthritis, while initiating a substantial capital raising program.

Strike Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Apurimac Iron Ore Project in Peru, engaging closely with government officials and infrastructure partners to secure critical logistics and permitting milestones. Meanwhile, its stake in Lithium Energy Limited sees progress amid asset sales and spin-out plans.

Tribune Resources delivered steady gold output and continued underground development in the March 2025 quarter, while improving cost efficiency and maintaining positive cash flow. Exploration drilling at key prospects promises potential resource upgrades ahead.

BPM Minerals has reported encouraging assay results from its recent drilling programs at the Louie Prospect and Claw Gold Project, reinforcing the potential for economic gold resources in Western Australia. The company maintains a solid cash position of approximately A$2 million as it prepares for further exploration.

Rand Mining reported a solid March quarter with 4,909 ounces of gold produced and ongoing underground development, though cash reserves dipped to $2.33 million reflecting operational pressures.

Westar Resources wraps up low-grade drilling at Mindoolah, opts out of acquisition, while progressing exploration at Gidgee North with promising geophysical targets and pending assay results.

Revolver Resources has completed the SX-EW FEED for its Dianne Copper Mine Project, marking a key technical milestone and progressing towards a Final Investment Decision. The company also secured A$1.5 million through non-dilutive royalties, underpinning its funding strategy.

GWR Group Limited reported $2.53 million in royalties from the Wiluna Iron Ore Project through February 2025 and continues exploration at its Prospect Ridge Magnesium Project with pending assay results. The company holds strong cash reserves and is actively pursuing a major Western Australian acquisition.

Zeus Resources reports strong progress on its Casablanca Antimony Project acquisition in Morocco, highlighted by exceptional assay results and expanded mineralisation. Concurrently, the company secures a new South Australian tenement for critical minerals and divests its Mortimer Hills Project with royalty upside.

Australian Silica Quartz Group reports promising gold drilling results at Koolyanobbing and advances its Quartz Hill silica project with a $1 million funding agreement.

Kaiser Reef Limited has announced a transformative acquisition of the Henty Gold Mine from Catalyst Metals, alongside a substantial capital raise and operational advancements, positioning the company for significant growth in gold production.

Hudson Investment Group is actively exploring sale and joint venture opportunities for key properties while managing a negative cash flow quarter, signaling strategic shifts ahead.

XTC Lithium Limited has signed a Letter of Intent with American Battery Materials to jointly develop its Carachi Lithium Project in Argentina, while divesting non-core assets to sharpen its focus on lithium exploration.

Lincoln Minerals has launched a comprehensive re-assay program targeting historic drill core at its Minbrie Cu-Pb-Zn Project, alongside progressing graphite downstream test work and advancing its Green Iron Magnetite Project with strong industry interest.

Bettr Entertainment Limited has launched a $130 million fully underwritten capital raising through a pro-rata entitlement offer and institutional placement, aiming to strengthen its financial position without materially affecting company control.

Betr Entertainment Limited reported robust Q3 FY25 results, showcasing strong quarter-on-quarter growth and strategic investments including a $15 million equity raise for the TopSport acquisition and a significant stake in PointsBet Holdings.

betr Entertainment Limited has launched a fully underwritten A$130 million capital raising to fund its acquisition of a 19.9% stake in PointsBet Holdings Limited and advance a superior takeover proposal. The move aims to create a leading Australian wagering operator with significant cost synergies and a clear path to ASX 300 inclusion.

betr Entertainment Limited has launched a fully underwritten A$130 million capital raising to fund its acquisition of a 19.9% stake in PointsBet and advance a superior takeover proposal valued at A$360 million. The move positions betr as PointsBet’s largest shareholder and challenges the existing MIXI scheme with enhanced funding certainty and synergy prospects.

betr Entertainment Limited has unveiled a revised $360 million proposal to acquire PointsBet Holdings, backed by a $130 million fully underwritten equity raise and promising $40 million in annual synergies. The offer aims to outmaneuver a competing bid, delivering enhanced funding certainty and operational scale.