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Conrad Asia Energy has inked a binding gas sales agreement with Indonesia’s PLN EPI for the entire output of its Mako Gas Field, marking a pivotal step towards production and domestic market integration.

Osmond Resources has verified monazite as the dominant rare earth mineral at its Orión Project in Spain, highlighting elevated levels of critical magnetic rare earth elements. A maiden drilling program and ongoing metallurgical testing aim to advance the project as a strategic EU supply source.

Pacific Edge Limited has opened a $5 million Share Purchase Plan at $0.10 per share, conditional on shareholder approval of a prior $16.1 million Placement. The capital raise aims to extend the company’s cash runway and accelerate US market adoption of its bladder cancer diagnostic tests amid Medicare non-coverage.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture Viridion has secured land and government backing to build South America’s inaugural rare earth refining and recycling centre, aiming to start operations by late 2026.

MyEco Group’s CEO Richard Tegoni will remain at the helm for up to another year while the company initiates a broad search for his successor, signaling a pivotal leadership transition in the sustainable packaging leader.

RLF AgTech reports a robust 74% increase in customer cash receipts for FY2025, alongside a significant expansion of its Australian distribution network and strong pre-orders from China, signaling a promising start to FY2026.

Vinyl Group Ltd reports a 17% quarterly increase in cash receipts to $3.786 million, driven by acquisitions and platform growth, while targeting cash-flow breakeven by Q2 FY26 through operational efficiencies and margin improvements.

Prospect Resources has released compelling metallurgical test results from its Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia, demonstrating robust, high-grade copper concentrates and strong recoveries that support plans for a central processing hub.

Tinybeans Group Limited has reported a second straight quarter of positive operating cash flow alongside steady subscriber growth and new product launches, signaling a turning point for the family-focused subscription platform.

Adelong Gold Limited has successfully completed its first gold pour at the Challenger Gold Mine, marking its transition from explorer to producer and validating its joint venture strategy.

Viridis Mining and Minerals, through its Brazilian JV Viridion, has secured municipal land in Poços de Caldas to build Latin America’s first rare earth refining and recycling centre, backed by strong government support and aligned with Brazil’s critical minerals strategy.

AusQuest Limited has identified two promising deep geophysical targets at its Coober Pedy IOCG Project in South Australia, advancing exploration in a world-class mineral province under a strategic alliance with South32.

IDT Australia has signed a memorandum with NASDAQ-listed Gelteq to establish a dedicated gel-based product manufacturing facility, marking a strategic expansion in pharmaceutical delivery technologies.

Immuron Limited reports a robust 49% increase in FY25 global sales of its immune supplement Travelan, driven by strong growth in Australia and North America. The company plans to accelerate its North American market presence in FY26.

FireFly Metals reports exceptional infill drilling results at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, confirming strong mineral continuity and setting the stage for a resource upgrade and mining feasibility studies.

Stavely Minerals reports significant shallow gold mineralisation at Fairview North, with assays revealing broad zones of moderate to high-grade gold and metallurgical tests confirming over 80% gold recovery via low-cost heap leaching.

Central Asia Metals Plc has made an unconditional all-cash offer to acquire New World Resources Limited at A$0.065 per share, a significant premium over recent prices and a superior bid to its rival. The New World board unanimously recommends shareholders accept the offer in the absence of a better proposal.

MLG Oz Limited has locked in a new two-year contract with Fortescue subsidiaries to provide crushing and screening services at multiple Western Australian mine sites, reinforcing its foothold in the mining services sector.

Buru Energy revises its Rafael Gas Project development plan, prioritising drilling the Rafael B appraisal well in mid-2026 and delaying the Final Investment Decision by six months, while maintaining first production for late 2027.

CAR Group announces a leadership transition with CFO William Elliott set to succeed long-serving CEO Cameron McIntyre, alongside an upbeat FY25 financial outlook signaling robust revenue and profit growth.

Energy One Limited announces CEO Shaun Ankers will retire at the end of 2026, initiating an international search for his successor to sustain the company’s growth momentum.

Visionflex Group Limited reported a positive operating cash flow for the June 2025 quarter alongside revised convertible note facilities with key investors, signaling steady liquidity and funding stability.

Canadian Phosphate Limited has applied for a multi-year exploration permit at its Wapiti Phosphate Project in British Columbia, targeting a substantial phosphate resource with strategic implications for North American supply.

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd has reported a record $13.94 billion in funds under management, driven by robust net inflows and disciplined ethical investing amid economic challenges.