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Sparc Technologies is progressing its innovative green hydrogen pilot plant and graphene-based anti-corrosion trials, supported by a recent A$2.7 million capital raise to accelerate commercialisation and R&D.

Light & Wonder, Inc. reported steady Q1 2025 results with modest revenue growth, margin expansion, and a strategic acquisition poised to reshape its land-based gaming footprint.

Torque Metals has won a $144,500 co-funded drilling grant from the Western Australian government to explore down-plunge extensions of high-grade gold at its Paris Gold Project, potentially expanding its resource base.

Light & Wonder, Inc. reported a steady 2% revenue rise in Q1 2025, marking its 16th consecutive quarter of growth, alongside margin expansion and a $166 million share buyback. The company is on track to close its strategic $850 million acquisition of Grover Gaming’s charitable business.

Pro Medicus Limited’s U.S. subsidiary, Visage Imaging, has landed a significant five-year, A$20 million contract to implement its cloud-based Visage 7 imaging platform at University of Iowa Health Care, marking a major step in cloud adoption for healthcare IT.

Brightstar Resources reports compelling gold assay results from Sandstone and Laverton, confirming resource growth potential and accelerating drilling plans across key Western Australian projects.

American Rare Earths reports high-grade rare earth oxide results from Wyoming's Cowboy State Mine, reinforcing its strategic position in the US critical minerals landscape.

NTAW Holdings has terminated its Australian Dunlop tyre distribution agreements, entering new contracts with Sumitomo Rubber Industries and Goodyear entities, while continuing Dunlop distribution in New Zealand. The move marks a strategic pivot as NTAW aims to grow other business units and reduce costs.

Belararox Limited has entered a strategic option agreement with Minerals 260 to divest its Bullabulling gold and lithium tenements, refocusing its efforts on copper projects in Argentina and Botswana.

Mt Malcolm Mines NL is set to begin a fully funded 3,000-metre RC drilling program targeting high-grade gold at its Golden Crown and Dumbarton prospects near Leonora, aiming to define a maiden JORC resource and advance development plans.

Sandfire Resources has agreed to sell its Old Highway Gold Project to Catalyst Metals for A$32.5 million, aiming to bolster rehabilitation efforts at its DeGrussa mine and unlock new local opportunities.

Cygnus Metals reports standout gold and copper drill intercepts at its Golden Eye prospect, signaling a promising new resource within the Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project. The company plans to leverage these results alongside historic data to define an initial Mineral Resource Estimate.

Centaurus Metals has unveiled enhanced feasibility outcomes for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, confirming a 15-year open pit mine life with low-cost, high-grade nickel concentrate production. The project’s strong financial metrics and sustainability credentials position it as a strategic nickel supplier outside Indonesia.

Centaurus Metals’ Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project in Brazil has further reduced its carbon emissions, reinforcing its status as a world-leading low-emission nickel producer and attracting strategic investor interest.

Minerals 260 Limited has secured an option agreement for 26 tenements near its Bullabulling Gold Project, expanding its regional footprint to approximately 570 square kilometres and reinforcing its exploration ambitions in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals reports a robust 11% rise in DAYBUE™ US net sales for Q1 2025, alongside a 17% jump in royalty income, setting the stage for an anticipated European market entry in early 2026.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has partnered with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre to validate AI-predicted drug combinations across multiple cancer types, aiming to accelerate its oncology pipeline development.

Gorilla Gold has reported further high-grade gold intercepts from extensional drilling at its Lakeview Prospect, revealing shallow mineralisation extending over 1000 metres along strike. Diamond drilling and environmental surveys are underway to support resource growth at the Comet Vale Project.

Nyrada’s experimental drug NYR-BI03 shows promising cardioprotective and anti-arrhythmic effects in animal models, reinforcing its potential as a treatment for acute myocardial infarction.

Strickland Metals kicks off its 2025 drilling campaign with strong high-grade intercepts at the Rogozna Project, reinforcing the commercial potential of its 5.3Moz AuEq Shanac Deposit.

Aurora Labs has reached a critical design freeze milestone under its Australian Defence Force contract, advancing its novel 3D-printed propulsion system towards testing and validation phases.

Sparc Technologies has launched a Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders the chance to buy new shares at a 28.6% discount, aiming to raise up to $500,000 to fund key growth initiatives.

ARN Media Limited’s 2025 AGM update highlights robust financial health, a strategic $40 million transformation program, and strong digital audio momentum despite a modest revenue dip year-to-date.

Capral Limited reported steady 2024 financial results with solid profitability despite softer residential markets, while announcing board changes and continuing its share buy-back program.