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Copper Search Limited has secured two key exploration licences in South Australia's Eromanga Basin for Heavy Mineral Sands, setting the stage for a fully funded drilling campaign later this year. The company is also progressing copper-gold projects in New South Wales with government co-funding applications underway.

OMG Group Limited has reported record monthly sales of $602,000 in June 2025, driven by surging ecommerce demand and strong operational cashflow, positioning the company for continued growth in FY26.

IAG has revised its FY25 financial guidance upward, citing a $200 million reduction in expected natural perils costs, including significant claims from recent NSW floods. This update lifts profit and margin forecasts amid steady premium growth.

Jindalee Lithium has appointed Ian Rodger as Managing Director, marking a leadership milestone as the company advances its McDermitt Lithium Project. Rodger’s promotion follows his pivotal role in delivering key project studies and securing regulatory milestones.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the final cash distribution amounts for over 50 Australian-listed iShares ETFs, detailing key dates and investor options for reinvestment or cash payments.

Norwood Systems has extended the repayment date on its key loan facility to July 31, 2025, with the principal reduced to $318,341 following significant repayments. This move supports the company’s ongoing growth initiatives, including its recent Optus contract win.

Green Critical Minerals has released a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for the McIntosh Graphite Project, highlighting significant economic potential and a long mine life. Meanwhile, NH3 Clean Energy advances its flagship WAH2 ammonia project towards key development milestones.

Santana Minerals has unveiled an updated Pre-Feasibility Study for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, revealing lower capital costs, higher gold grades, and robust financial returns that position the project as a low-cost, high-margin operation in New Zealand.

Future Battery Minerals has revealed significant shallow gold intercepts and broad surface anomalies at its Burbanks East Project, with drilling at the nearby Miriam Project scheduled to start in July 2025.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has locked in a $27 million USD convertible note facility to fully fund its pivotal Phase 3 trial for knee osteoarthritis, ensuring operational momentum through key clinical milestones.

Santana Minerals has released an updated Pre-Feasibility Study for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, showcasing robust economics with a 13.8-year mine life and strong production profile. The study highlights significant capital efficiency improvements and a refined mining strategy.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the final confirmed cash distributions for nine Australian domiciled iShares ETFs, outlining key dates and investor requirements.

Insignia Financial has revealed ongoing discussions with CC Capital Partners regarding a revised acquisition proposal, with a binding offer expected soon but no guarantee of a deal.

Proteomics International, alongside key partners, is investing $6 million to expand the WA Proteomics Facility, aiming to establish a nationally accredited platform for industrial-scale protein biomarker analysis in medicine and agriculture.

Sprintex Limited has extended convertible note and loan agreements totaling A$2.85 million, bolstering financial flexibility as it prepares for a significant sales trial with the Van Drie Group that could unlock over A$8.5 million in revenue.

Stellar Resources is expanding its drilling program at the Heemskirk Tin Project following strong high-grade tin results, aiming to significantly grow its mineral resource and advance project development.

Next Science Limited has agreed to sell most of its assets to Demetra Holdings for US$50 million, with plans to return an estimated US$30 million net proceeds to shareholders pending approval.

Laramide Resources has announced a $10 million private placement to fund critical US permitting and corporate activities, with major shareholder Boss Energy backing the raise.

Nanoveu’s subsidiary EMASS has demonstrated a 33% increase in simulated drone flight time using its ultra-low-power ECS-DoT AI chip, marking a significant step toward real-world drone autonomy and efficiency.

Computershare has wrapped up its $750 million on-market share buy-back, cancelling over 25 million shares and signaling a strategic pivot towards dividends as the preferred shareholder reward.

Raiden Resources has reported significant near-surface gold mineralisation at its Vuzel Gold Project in Bulgaria, including a high-grade feeder zone intersected in recent drilling. The company is expanding its Phase 2 drilling to 4,000 metres to explore the full extent of this promising system.

Adavale Resources has launched its first-ever drilling campaign at the London Victoria Gold Mine, aiming to expand its existing gold resource and explore high-grade vein potential near the historic Koh-I-Nor mine.

Encounter Resources has reported a promising high-grade niobium intercept from initial drilling at its Joyce Prospect, validating its exploration strategy and setting the stage for an extensive 40,000m drill campaign.

Many Peaks Minerals Limited has retained its option to acquire 100% of the Baga Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, advancing exploration with amended payment terms that blend cash and shares.