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Locksley Resources has produced the first 100% American made antimony ingot in decades, validating a fully domestic mine-to-metal supply chain and advancing U.S. critical minerals independence.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has announced a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its Currajong scandium prospect, boosting its total scandium inventory by 61% to 5,449 tonnes. The resource remains open for expansion, with further drilling planned at Murga and Rabbit Trap projects.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has signed a binding term sheet with India’s Cadila Pharmaceuticals to introduce two generic medicines targeting cardiovascular and metabolic disorders in Australia and New Zealand.

Race Oncology showcased compelling preclinical data at ESMO 2025 revealing that their drug RC220, combined with doxorubicin, not only shields the heart from toxicity but also boosts anticancer effects, supporting ongoing clinical trials.

Imricor Medical Systems has completed the world’s first Pulsed Field Ablation procedure under real-time MRI guidance, marking a breakthrough in cardiac ablation technology. This pre-clinical success validates their Vision-MR platform’s adaptability and sets the stage for safer, radiation-free heart treatments.

Orthocell has boosted its investment in Marine Biomedical to secure exclusive global distribution rights for PearlBone™, an innovative bone substitute nearing FDA approval, enhancing its regenerative medicine portfolio.

BrainChip Holdings Ltd showcased its leadership in ultra-low-power edge AI technology, emphasizing strong partnerships and a growing product portfolio targeting high-growth sectors like defense and healthcare.

Koonenberry Gold has unveiled a major expansion of its Enmore Gold Project in NSW, identifying a 3km gold-in-soil anomaly along the Borah Fault and confirming high-grade gold mineralisation from historical drilling. The company is advancing a fully funded 10,000m drilling program to explore this district-scale opportunity.

BrainChip Holdings has initiated tape-out for its AKD1500 neuromorphic AI chip, targeting volume production by late Q3 2026 to meet rising demand for ultra-low-power edge AI solutions.

Prodigy Gold has reported a milestone with over one million ounces of gold in its resource inventory, alongside significant exploration progress and a successful $7.13 million capital raise to fund ongoing development.

Platina Resources has secured a conditional agreement to acquire the Sunrise Bore Gold Project, significantly expanding its landholding in Western Australia's prolific Laverton gold district. The project offers promising historical mineralisation and strong exploration potential near key regional mines.

Viking Mines has identified a significant gold-bearing zone at its Riverina East Project, recovering 120 gold nuggets and discovering a new east-west structural trend that could unlock high-grade mineralisation.

Broken Hill Mines reports a milestone September quarter with record mining at Rasp, breakthrough access to the Blackwoods orebody, and strong drilling results at Pinnacles, setting the stage for growth in FY26.

Ausgold Limited has completed a $35 million capital raising and acquired critical freehold land, resolving a long-standing legal dispute and enabling a re-optimisation of its Katanning Gold Project mine plan. This strategic move sets the stage for an extensive drilling campaign and advances the project toward a final investment decision in mid-2026.

DroneShield Limited reports a staggering 1,091% revenue increase in 3Q25, driven by booming military and civilian counter-drone demand and strategic expansion of manufacturing and AI-powered SaaS offerings.

AML3D has landed a $4.5 million contract to supply two custom ARCEMY metal 3D printing systems to Newport News Shipbuilding, marking a significant expansion in the US defense manufacturing sector.

DroneShield Limited has delivered a blockbuster quarter with record revenue and operating cash flow, driven by new SaaS products and major government contracts. The company is positioning itself for sustained profitability and expansion into civilian markets.

Winsome Resources has completed its share entitlement in Power Metals Corp, now holding a 16.1% stake and retaining key offtake rights for lithium and other critical minerals from Power Metals’ Ontario project.

Andrew Schwartz, Qualitas’ Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, has sold 15.1 million shares to a major global equities manager, marking his first share sale since the IPO while retaining significant control. The move coincides with strong FY25 results and an accelerating FY26 pipeline.

Litchfield Minerals has raised $6 million from top-tier institutional investors to accelerate exploration at its promising Oonagalabi copper-zinc prospect in Australia's Northern Territory.

Advance Metals has established a new Mexican Advisory Board to leverage deep local expertise and fast-track its ambitious silver-gold exploration targets in Mexico. The company aims to more than double its silver-equivalent resources to over 200 million ounces with upcoming drilling campaigns.

BCAL Diagnostics has established a $10 million convertible note facility, with $5 million already committed, to accelerate its cancer detection technologies and commercial milestones.

Orpheus Uranium has gained crucial consent from the Adnyamathanha native title holders for a mining agreement that clears the way for drilling at its Frome and Maree uranium projects in South Australia.

Future Battery Minerals Ltd has reported significant upgrades in gold grades from detailed single-metre assays at its Miriam Project, reinforcing the potential of the Forrest and Canyon prospects in Western Australia.