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Charger Metals has secured approvals for a significant 4,600m drilling campaign at its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project, fully funded by Rio Tinto Exploration. This move aims to build on recent resource milestones and explore new lithium targets in Western Australia.

Prodigy Gold NL is proposing a significant 1-for-20 share consolidation aimed at streamlining its capital structure and enhancing its share price attractiveness ahead of its upcoming AGM.

Cochlear Limited has updated its dividend details, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 2.15 per share for the first half of 2025, with payments available in multiple currencies based on shareholder location.

Hastings Technology Metals and Wyloo have formalised their joint venture for the Yangibana Rare Earths Project, with Wyloo taking a 60% stake and cancelling A$123 million in exchangeable notes, significantly de-risking the project and reducing Hastings’ funding burden.

Resouro Strategic Metals has amended its private placement terms, aiming to raise CAD 3 million to fund engineering work for its Tiros Titanium-Rare Earths Project in Brazil.

Core Energy Minerals has appointed Anthony Greenaway as Managing Director, aiming to leverage his extensive exploration expertise to advance its uranium and rare earth projects in South Australia and Brazil.

PYC Therapeutics has restructured its Board and executive team to steer the company through pivotal clinical milestones expected by the end of 2027. The changes signal a strategic push toward late-stage development of its RNA-based drug candidates.

Santana Minerals has reported a significant high-grade gold intercept extending the Rise and Shine deposit 250 metres down plunge, suggesting a potentially much larger orebody and longer mine life.

Peel Mining has appointed a new leadership team with deep mining and capital markets expertise, aiming to unlock significant value from its copper and polymetallic assets in the prolific Cobar region. The company signals a strategic shift towards targeted exploration, regional consolidation, and disciplined growth.

Torque Metals reports significant gold intercepts and new electromagnetic conductor plates extending the Paris Gold Project’s southern mineralisation by at least 280 metres, highlighting promising growth beyond the current resource estimate.

HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT has collected all outstanding rent from Healthscope and extended a rent deferral to support the ongoing sale process, while suspending distributions to preserve liquidity.

LTR Pharma has acquired a one-third equity stake in LevOmega Pty Ltd at no cost to shareholders, positioning itself in the growing pharmaceutical-grade omega-3 sector. This strategic move complements LTR’s existing intranasal pharmaceutical portfolio and aligns with its innovation-driven growth strategy.

Pacgold Limited has launched an extensive exploration campaign at its St George Gold-Antimony Project in Queensland, deploying soil sampling and geophysical surveys ahead of planned drilling.

Ballard Mining reports strong infill drilling results at its Baldock gold deposit, confirming and refining a high-grade resource and targeting a maiden reserve by mid-2026. The ongoing program highlights potential resource growth beyond current estimates.

Locksley Resources reports robust metallurgical testwork from its Mojave Project, confirming high antimony recoveries and concentrate grades that support a domestic US supply chain. The results align with US strategic priorities for critical mineral independence.

Estrella Resources has reported substantial high-grade supergene manganese intersections at its Ira Miri project in Timor-Leste, highlighting promising mineralisation near key infrastructure. Assay results are pending, but early visual estimates suggest significant resource potential.

Broken Hill Mines reports impressive high-grade silver, lead, zinc, gold, and copper intercepts from its FY26 drilling at Pinnacles Mine, setting the stage for a resource upgrade and potential mine restart.

Brightstar Resources has obtained key regulatory approvals for its Lord Byron open pit project, positioning the company to commence mining operations in the second half of 2026. This milestone advances Brightstar’s strategy to boost gold production from its Laverton Hub.

Infini Resources has broadened its exploration footprint in Saskatchewan by extending its Reynolds Lake field program to include promising new electromagnetic anomalies at the adjacent Reitenbach Lake Uranium Project. Early geophysical and geochemical results hint at potential shallow uranium mineralisation.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported sustained high-grade rare earth element recovery from its in-situ recovery trials at the Ema Project, with pregnant leach solution grades exceeding 5,700 ppm TREO and strong magnet rare earth oxide content.

Zenith Minerals has completed its 2025 deep diamond drilling program at the Red Mountain Gold Project in Queensland, with priority assay results pending that could redefine the project's potential. Meanwhile, the company expands its exploration footprint and prepares for a major drilling campaign at its Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project in Western Australia.

Vault Minerals projects steady gold production in FY26 with growth through FY28, driven by key plant upgrades and the anticipated restart of Sugar Zone operations. The company plans significant capital and exploration investments while preparing to fully unwind its hedge book.

WestStar Industrial's subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a $4 million contract to enhance capacity at Tianqi Lithium's Kwinana hydroxide processing plant, marking a significant step in Australia's clean energy infrastructure.

Auric Mining is poised to kick off its first toll milling campaign at Black Cat’s Lakewood Mill in late October, aiming to generate initial gold revenue by November from its Munda Starter Pit.