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Benz Mining reports significant high-grade gold extensions at Zone 126 and a new Lens 5 discovery at its Glenburgh Gold Project, highlighting strong potential for resource growth and new district-scale targets.

Norwood Systems has successfully raised $650,000 through an oversubscribed share placement, aiming to fuel its market growth and strategic partnerships in AI-driven voice communication.

Bubalus Resources has initiated a 1,200-metre drilling campaign at its Avon Plains Gold Project in Central Victoria, targeting high-grade gold beneath shallow sediments. Results are anticipated by early February 2026, potentially unlocking new discoveries in an underexplored region.

The Minerals Development Company Botswana has increased its investment in Botala Energy’s Serowe coal bed methane project to approximately A$4 million, signaling strong government backing for the company’s LNG ambitions.

Antares Metals Limited (ASX, AM5) has announced a significant acquisition of gold and base metals assets in Western Australia, positioning itself for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

BSP Financial Group has explained the late filing of a director’s shareholding change, attributing it to delayed confirmation from a financial advisor, while reaffirming its compliance policies.

Andean Silver Limited has raised A$30 million through a placement and aims to raise an additional A$3 million via a Share Purchase Plan to fund accelerated drilling and development at its Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold Project in Chile.

Locksley Resources has raised A$17 million in an oversubscribed placement led by U.S. institutional investors, accelerating its strategy to develop a domestic supply chain for antimony and rare earths in California.

Catalina Resources’ independent geological review confirms strong orogenic gold potential at Beasley Creek, spotlighting the Flamingo target with historic high-grade intercepts and clear drill readiness.

Great Divide Mining has settled its dispute with Adelong Gold Limited, paving the way for full ownership of Challenger Mines and marking a key milestone in its transition to producer status.

Antares Metals Ltd has been reinstated to ASX trading following its announcement of a proposed acquisition and capital raising, signaling a pivotal moment for the base metals miner.

Nido Education Limited has completed the acquisition of two child care services for $6 million, projecting a $1.3 million EBIT boost in 2026. Both services boast occupancy rates above 90%, reinforcing Nido’s incubation growth strategy.

Antares Metals (ASX – AM5) announces the acquisition of full interests in two promising Western Australian gold and copper-zinc projects, backed by a $2 million capital raise to fund exploration and drilling in early 2026.

Bass Oil has signed a binding three-year gas sales agreement with Origin Energy for supply from the Vanessa Gas Project, marking a strategic entry into the East Coast Gas Market starting in 2026.

Moho Resources has sold its Silver Swan North Project to Mineral Mining Services, boosting funds for its maiden drilling program at the promising Bush Chook Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

APA Group’s BBB credit rating is affirmed by S&P with a key modification that expands its borrowing power by over $1 billion, positioning the energy infrastructure giant for accelerated growth.

Accelerate Resources has raised A$900,000 through a share placement to fund expanded drilling and geophysical surveys at its Balagundi Gold Project in Western Australia.

Eden Innovations has landed its largest order yet from Holcim Ecuador, signalling accelerating demand for its EdenCrete®Pz7 concrete additive and reinforcing its growth trajectory.

Superior Resources is set to launch extensive drilling campaigns in early 2026 aimed at expanding gold resources at its Steam Engine Project and exploring high-grade copper prospects at Telegraph and Halls Reward.

Kairos Minerals has signed a pivotal Mining Agreement with the Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation, marking a crucial step toward advancing the Mt York Gold Project in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

Artrya Limited has landed a significant three-year commercial agreement with Northeast Georgia Health System, marking its second U.S. customer for the AI-powered Salix platform. This deal accelerates Artrya’s footprint in cardiovascular diagnostics across a major U.S. health network.

DXN Limited has landed a $1.4 million contract for an Edge Data Centre in the Pacific and secured $0.7 million in variation orders on an existing project, reinforcing its growth trajectory for FY26.

Memphasys is intensifying its direct sales efforts for the Felix™ sperm-selection device across key Middle East IVF clinics, positioning for rapid market activation upon CE Mark approval expected early 2026.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has raised $5.3 million through a discounted placement to advance its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and Broken Hill projects, reinforcing its position in the critical minerals sector.