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Aureka Limited has confirmed gold mineralisation on the previously untested western flank of the Irvine Basalt at its flagship Irvine Project, signalling a potential significant expansion beyond existing resources.

Nimy Resources has launched a Phase 2 drilling campaign at its promising Block 3 Gallium project in Western Australia, aiming to expand known mineralisation and progress towards a maiden JORC resource. The program also supports metallurgical testing critical to commercial development.

QBE Insurance Group has announced plans to issue AUD subordinated notes as part of its capital management strategy, aiming to strengthen its Tier 2 capital base. Details on pricing and timing will follow, contingent on market conditions.

Austco Healthcare has landed a $2.1 million deal to supply its Tacera nurse call system for a major new patient and surgical tower at Toronto Western Hospital, marking a significant step in its North American expansion.

Aristocrat Leisure Limited reported a robust HY25 with revenue rising 9% to AUD 3 billion and a 6% increase in NPATA, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and operational resilience. The company signals confidence in sustained growth through innovation and market expansion.

Anteris Technologies has submitted its FDA Investigational Device Exemption for the pivotal PARADIGM Trial of its DurAVR heart valve and marked a milestone of 100 patients treated, while expanding manufacturing capacity amid rising R&D costs.

Tamboran Resources has finalized a US$15 million sale of 100,000 acres to Daly Waters Energy, retaining a dominant 1.9 million-acre position in the Beetaloo Basin and setting the stage for its Phase 2 gas development targeting Australia's East Coast market.

Tamboran Resources has raised US$55.4 million through a private placement to fund critical drilling activities in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming for first gas production by mid-2026.

Anteris Technologies Global Corp. reported a $21.9 million net loss for Q1 2025, driven by increased R&D spending as it scales manufacturing and prepares pivotal trials for its DurAVR Transcatheter Heart Valve. The company’s recent $80 million IPO proceeds are being deployed to support these efforts and repay debt.

Lindian Resources reports strong progress on its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, securing multiple financing proposals and advancing construction ahead of schedule. The company targets production in 2026 amid growing global demand for critical minerals.

Strickland Metals is advancing its 7.4 million ounce Rogozna Gold and Base Metals Project in Serbia through expanded development studies, community engagement, and key management appointments. The company targets a scoping study release by year-end 2025.

Aristocrat Leisure reported a robust first half FY2025 with 9% revenue growth and a 6% rise in normalised NPATA, driven by strategic acquisitions and market share gains. The company returned $533 million to shareholders while positioning for sustained growth across its gaming portfolio.

Aristocrat Leisure Limited has announced an ordinary unfranked dividend of AUD 0.44 per share for the six months ending March 2025, with key dates set for May and July.

Aristocrat Leisure reported solid half-year results with a 5.6% rise in normalised net profit after tax and before amortisation to $733 million, underpinned by growth across its gaming and interactive segments. The company also declared an unfranked interim dividend of 44 cents per share.

5E Advanced Materials has raised $6.35 million through a private placement to advance its boron and lithium project in Southern California, aiming to strengthen U.S. supply chains and move closer to commercialization.

Cobre Limited reports exceptional copper and silver recoveries from long-term in-situ leaching tests at its Ngami Copper Project, advancing plans for a pilot plant to validate this innovative extraction method.

Leeuwin Metals has reported robust high-grade gold assay results from its initial drilling at the Marda Gold Project, prompting an accelerated follow-up drilling campaign.

Ausgold Limited has reported promising assay results from 32 drill holes across four regional prospects near its Katanning Gold Project, revealing broad and high-grade gold mineralisation that could underpin a network of satellite deposits.

Patronus Resources has confirmed the down-plunge continuation of high-grade gold mineralisation at its Koi Exploration Target within the Cardinia Gold Project, supporting a substantial Exploration Target and reinforcing growth potential below the Mertondale 3-4 deposit.

Encounter Resources has announced its maiden inferred niobium mineral resource estimate at the Aileron project in Western Australia, marking a significant step in developing a critical minerals hub in the West Arunta region.

Indiana Resources has launched a significant drilling program at its Minos gold deposit in South Australia, aiming to expand high-grade gold zones ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

Insignia Financial updates the market on its acquisition talks, revealing Bain Capital's withdrawal due to global market volatility while discussions with CC Capital continue without certainty.

Asra Minerals has executed a binding agreement to acquire the remaining 49% interest in the Mt Cutmore prospects, consolidating full ownership of a significant gold resource within the prolific Leonora North Gold Project.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has initiated an in-situ recovery field trial at its Ema Rare Earths Project, aiming to validate the deposit's unique characteristics and advance towards commercial production.