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Lotus Resources has received critical regulatory approval from Malawi’s Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority to resume uranium mining at its Kayelekera project, paving the way for production restart in the third quarter of 2025.

PlaySide Studios announces the resignation of co-founder and Creative Director Gerry Sakkas, who will also leave the board. The company will not replace his role following a recent restructure, while Sakkas commits to a significant share escrow.

Somerset Minerals has completed its acquisition of the high-grade Coppermine copper project in Nunavut, Canada, and is set to begin a maiden exploration campaign backed by a $2.39 million capital raise.

Advance Metals Limited has commenced its inaugural drilling program at the high-grade Yoquivo Silver-Gold Project in Chihuahua, Mexico, aiming to unlock significant value from its substantial silver-gold mineralisation.

Advance Metals reports robust assay results from its maiden drilling at Myrtleford, confirming high-grade gold mineralisation and revealing multiple new regional targets. The company is poised to expand exploration following a successful capital raise.

New World Resources has announced a significant 25% increase in the Antler Copper Project's mineral resource, enhancing geological confidence and contained metals, setting a robust stage for production targeted in 2027.

Brightstar Resources has reported significant gold assay results from a 5,300m drilling campaign at its Sandstone Hub, confirming high-grade mineralisation continuity and open extensions that underpin ongoing resource upgrades and development studies.

Pioneer Lithium has reported significant uranium mineralisation at its Skull Creek Project in Colorado, with rock chip samples revealing grades up to 1,240 ppm U3O8 beneath soil cover. The discovery broadens the project's potential with multiple uranium-bearing lithologies identified.

West Cobar Metals has secured all approvals to begin a fully funded RC drilling program at its Fraser Range Project, targeting five priority copper-gold and base metal prospects starting mid-May 2025.

Accelerate Resources Limited has bolstered its cash reserves with a $2 million non-dilutive asset sale, positioning the company to accelerate its gold exploration efforts at the Kanowna East Project near Kalgoorlie.

Finder Energy has advanced its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oilfields development by completing a comprehensive subsea concept study, delivering refined cost estimates and development scenarios that strengthen project economics and de-risking efforts.

Red Hill Minerals has agreed to acquire a 1.5% net smelter royalty on the Thomson gold-copper project in New South Wales, expanding its royalty portfolio with a project showing significant exploration potential.

Dreadnought Resources has wrapped up a comprehensive 2,724m drilling campaign across multiple targets at its 100% owned Mangaroon Gold Project, with assay results expected in May and June 2025. This program aims to bolster near-term production ounces and advance the company’s self-funded exploration strategy.

Immutep’s combination of eftilagimod alfa (efti) and KEYTRUDA® delivers a striking 17.6-month median overall survival in head and neck cancer patients with low PD-L1 expression, a group with limited treatment options.

MetalsGrove Mining Limited has completed the acquisition of three gold joint venture permits covering 950 km² in central-west Côte d’Ivoire, positioning itself near the prolific Abujar gold mine. The company plans to initiate exploration soon, leveraging promising geological indicators and regional activity.

Tyro Payments has stepped back from its proposed acquisition of Smartpay after the latter entered an exclusivity agreement with another bidder offering NZ$1.20 per share. This move halts Tyro's due diligence and merger plans, reshaping the competitive landscape in the payments sector.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $3.3 billion for the first half of 2025, while business and institutional lending grew robustly. The bank maintained a solid capital position and announced a fully franked interim dividend of 76 cents per share.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a $3.5 billion net profit for the first half of 2025, maintaining strong capital ratios and advancing its digital transformation and sustainability initiatives despite a slight earnings dip.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a slight 1% decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, underpinned by strong growth in business and institutional lending and a resilient balance sheet amid global volatility.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked interim dividend of AUD 0.76 per share for the half-year ending March 2025, payable in June with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to eligible shareholders.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a modest 1% decline in net profit to AUD 3.317 billion for the six months ended March 2025, maintaining its interim dividend and advancing key digital and sustainability initiatives.