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MAC Copper Limited has outlined the final timetable for its acquisition by Harmony Gold, including key dates for court approval, trading suspension, and shareholder payments.

Lithium Universe and Macquarie University have unveiled a breakthrough electrode design that dramatically improves silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels, promising higher efficiency and sustainability in recycling.

The U.S. FDA has lifted the clinical hold on Neurizon Therapeutics’ lead drug candidate NUZ-001, enabling its entry into a major ALS platform trial set for Q4 2025. This regulatory milestone accelerates the company’s clinical development and opens doors for broader neurodegenerative applications.

LTR Pharma has increased its ownership in LevOmega to approximately 43% through a strategic A$1 million investment, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, pharmaceutical-grade omega-3 development.

Capricorn Metals maintains a robust 4.0 million ounce gold reserve as of June 2025, with significant drilling success at Mt Gibson and ongoing updates planned for both Mt Gibson and Karlawinda projects in FY26.

Energy One Limited has appointed Benjamin Tranier as CEO (Designate), set to take the helm in March 2026, marking a strategic leadership transition aligned with its global expansion ambitions.

Opthea Limited has received a substantial A$10.8 million R&D tax incentive from the Australian government, reinforcing its commitment to advancing its novel drug candidate sozinibercept. This funding milestone underscores the company’s strategic focus on innovation and fiscal discipline.

Encounter Resources reports record-breaking high-grade niobium assay results at its Green prospect, expanding the resource footprint and confirming the scale of its critical minerals system.

Pioneer Lithium refines its exploration focus, prioritizing its US uranium projects with Skull Creek nearing drill readiness, while withdrawing from a Namibian uranium asset to optimize capital and value creation.

Vection Technologies secures a $7.8 million initial order under a $22.3 million multi-year framework with a NATO-approved European defence partner, reinforcing its role in the defence XR market.

Capricorn Metals delivered a robust start to FY26 with record quarterly gold production at Karlawinda, while advancing major expansion projects on schedule and within budget.

Great Boulder Resources reports significant high-grade gold intersections at its Side Well South prospect, advancing rapidly towards an initial Mineral Resource Estimate. The latest drilling highlights wide, shallow mineralisation that could boost the project’s overall gold inventory.

Golden State Mining has completed a detailed aeromagnetic survey over its Southern Cross East gold project, aiming to refine geological targets following promising initial drilling results. The data interpretation, expected by December 2025, could unlock new exploration opportunities in this complex greenstone terrain.

S2 Resources has commenced a two-month drilling campaign at its Warraweena project in northern NSW, targeting six geophysical anomalies with potential for multiple valuable mineral deposits. A follow-up gravity survey is advancing to refine these targets further.

First Graphene has launched its PureGRAPH-enhanced waterproofing additive in South Africa, marking a significant step into the regional cement and concrete sector with promising trial results and initial commercial orders.

Mount Hope Mining has identified compelling new drill targets at its Mt Hope Project in NSW, following a detailed electromagnetic survey. The company plans a targeted drilling campaign later this year to test these promising zones.

Weebit Nano has successfully taped out embedded ReRAM test chips at onsemi’s 65nm BCD fab, marking a critical step toward commercialising its low-power memory technology in automotive and AI markets.

Electro Optic Systems has landed a significant A$108 million contract to supply remote weapon systems for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 400-3 project, integrating its technology with Hanwha’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

Tungsten Mining NL has updated its gold Mineral Resource Estimate at the Mt. Mulgine Project, reinforcing its integrated gold-tungsten strategy with a total of 67,500 ounces of gold now classified as Indicated and Inferred resources.

Warriedar Resources has sent out the Scheme Booklet to shareholders detailing its proposed acquisition of Capricorn Metals, with the Board unanimously recommending approval. Key meetings and court dates are set as the company moves toward a significant corporate milestone.

Solstice Minerals has confirmed significant high-grade gold mineralisation in fresh rock at its Edjudina Range prospect, marking a promising step forward in the Yarri Gold Project exploration.

Predictive Discovery Limited and Robex Resources Inc. have announced a merger to create Guinea’s leading gold producer, targeting over 400,000 ounces of annual gold production by 2029 from a combined resource exceeding 9 million ounces.

Predictive Discovery Limited and Robex Resources have announced a merger to create a leading mid-tier gold producer in West Africa, targeting over 400,000 ounces of annual gold production by 2029. The combined entity, MergeCo, will leverage advanced projects in Guinea and Mali, enhancing scale and capital market presence.

Predictive Discovery Limited and Robex Resources Inc. have agreed to merge, creating a major mid-tier gold producer in West Africa with combined production expected to exceed 400,000 ounces annually by 2029.