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Black Canyon Limited has raised $10 million through a share placement to accelerate exploration and development of its promising Wandanya manganese and iron discovery in Western Australia.

PYC Therapeutics has completed dosing in its Phase 1 study of PYC-001 for Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, showing strong safety and early signs of improved vision. The company plans to launch a global Phase 1/2 trial later this year.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has identified four compelling rare earth element targets at its Desert Star Projects in California, leveraging advanced geophysical data near the Mountain Pass Mine. The findings set the stage for detailed ground surveys and potential drilling.

Magnetite Mines has successfully closed a fully subscribed $2.65 million rights issue, followed by a $1.214 million placement, positioning the company to advance its Razorback Iron Ore Project and explore broader mineral opportunities.

SiteMinder Limited has confirmed its FY25 financial results aligned closely with market expectations and analyst forecasts, explaining the recent share price surge following its earnings release.

North Stawell Minerals is set to begin diamond drilling in late September to follow up a standout high-grade gold intercept at its Darlington Prospect in Victoria. The program aims to explore extensions of a quartz-sulphide vein with visible gold, potentially unlocking a significant new gold system.

Caspin Resources has released its maiden inferred tin resource estimate for the Kelpie Deposit at the Bygoo Tin Project, revealing a high-grade deposit with significant upside potential. The company also outlined a large exploration target that could more than double the current resource.

Vulcan Energy has inked a pivotal supply contract with Canadian firm NESI for electrolysis technology, advancing its Lionheart Project’s Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt. This deal marks a crucial step toward finalising project financing and commencing construction in H2 2025.

iTech Minerals has announced a $2 million equity raise, including a $1 million Share Purchase Plan offering shares at a 14.2% discount to fund key mineral exploration projects and working capital.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals’ ECCLOCK® gel, a treatment for excessive sweating, has secured regulatory approval in South Korea, paving the way for a commercial launch in early 2026.

PlaySide Studios has completed a $1.825 million Share Purchase Plan, adding to a recent $6.47 million private placement, to strengthen its balance sheet and support marketing efforts for upcoming game releases.

Orica Limited reports robust earnings growth across all segments for FY2025, underpinned by successful gas supply deals, digital expansion, and progress in hydrogen funding despite ongoing litigation costs.

Battery Age Minerals has identified several large-scale gold and silver drill targets at its El Aguila Project in Argentina, integrating historical high-grade data with new soil sampling and geophysical surveys. The company is progressing environmental approvals and aims to commence maiden drilling in 2025.

Critical Resources Limited is set to commence its first drilling campaign at the Amoco Gold-Antimony Project in NSW, targeting a promising structural corridor with confirmed high-grade surface samples. Drilling is scheduled to begin in early October following pending soil-geochemistry results.

Hot Chili Limited has successfully raised A$14.1 million through a fully subscribed entitlement offer, reinforcing confidence in its Costa Fuego copper-gold project and funding critical next-phase development activities.

Auric Mining has completed the final toll milling campaign at Jeffreys Find, securing a substantial profit share and setting the stage for expanded operations at its Munda Gold Mine.

VRX Silica Limited has obtained crucial works approval for its Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, paving the way for construction and operation ahead of targeted production in late 2026.

Shenghe Resources has increased its cash offer to acquire Peak Rare Earths to A$195 million, representing a significant premium and a best and final proposal. The Peak Independent Board Committee unanimously recommends shareholders support the scheme, pending an independent expert's endorsement.