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Alma Metals has completed its 2025 drilling program at the Briggs Copper Project, confirming strong visual copper mineralisation consistent with its geological model and setting the stage for a prefeasibility study. Assay results are expected early 2026, with further drilling planned to refine the resource.

LTR Pharma has received regulatory clearance from the Therapeutic Goods Administration to commence its Phase II clinical trial of SPONTAN, focusing on men aged 65 and over. Patient recruitment is set to begin early next year, aiming to address a key gap in erectile dysfunction treatment.

Tolu Minerals Limited has revealed significant progress at its Tolukuma Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, targeting resource expansion and first production by mid-2026. The company’s extensive drilling campaign and new infrastructure promise to reshape its growth trajectory.

Astral Resources has successfully raised A$65 million through a strongly supported placement to advance its Mandilla Gold Project and accelerate exploration across its Western Australian gold assets.

Sentinel Metals has completed a detailed geophysical and structural study at its Columbia Gold Project, revealing promising deep feeder zones and strike extensions. A maiden 5,000m diamond drill program is set to test these new targets, potentially expanding the project's resource base.

4DMedical secures a key clinical adoption milestone as the University of Miami begins using its CT – VQ™ respiratory imaging technology, following Stanford’s lead. Meanwhile, Lahey Hospital inks a two-year deal for IQ-UIP™, underscoring growing traction in US academic medical centers.

Aurora Labs has secured its first $250,000 order for AU4 propulsion engines from Sovereign Propulsion Systems, marking a key step in its commercialisation strategy targeting unmanned aerial vehicles and defence markets.

Charter Hall Group is set to execute a capital reallocation of 42.28 cents per security, shifting capital from its limited company shares to property trust units without cash exchanges. This move, approved by securityholders, carries important tax implications for investors.

Terrain Minerals has completed a $1.42 million placement in December, topping up an earlier October raise to fully fund its upcoming drilling campaigns and maiden JORC resource estimate.

Somerset Minerals has raised A$3.7 million through a dual placement to fund an aggressive 2026 drilling campaign at its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, targeting high-grade copper extensions and new discoveries across a vast landholding.

High-Tech Metals has commenced a 3,000m drilling program at its high-grade Wagtail gold deposit, while identifying promising new regional targets at Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka for early 2026 exploration.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has formalised a pivotal Project Development Agreement with the Papua New Guinea government, marking a major step forward for its Central Lime and Cement Project and signalling strong sovereign support.

StepChange Holdings has agreed to acquire Perth-based BroadReach, significantly boosting its ICT advisory capabilities and government sector footprint. The deal enhances StepChange’s role in digital transformation programs with a $2.5 million upfront payment plus performance-linked earn-outs.

Pursuit Minerals has completed the acquisition of the Sascha Marcelina Gold Project in Argentina, setting the stage for a high-impact drilling campaign while simultaneously advancing its lithium development at Rio Grande Sur.

Thrive Tribe Technologies has raised approximately $300,000 through a discounted share placement, aiming to strengthen its working capital position. The move reflects ongoing efforts to support its health and wellness digital platform amid a competitive market.

Orthocell has achieved its first commercial sales of Remplir™ in Hong Kong, marking a pivotal step in its Asian growth strategy and expanding its footprint across key global markets.

Power Minerals has completed a cutting-edge drone magnetic survey over its Santa Anna project in Brazil, revealing new exploration targets and setting the stage for a significant drilling campaign aimed at defining a maiden resource.

Lindian Resources has completed its final payment to acquire 100% ownership of the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, accelerating its path to production and consolidating control over one of the world’s highest-grade rare earth deposits.

Immuron Limited reports topline results from a Uniformed Services University trial of a third-party ETEC product that missed its primary endpoint, reaffirming commitment to its established Travelan dosing ahead of FDA discussions.

Hot Chili Limited's latest drilling at La Verde confirms a growing higher-grade copper-gold core near surface, promising to enhance the Costa Fuego project's economics and scale.

Firebird Metals has achieved a significant technical milestone with its manganese iron phosphate precursor outperforming China industry benchmarks, setting the stage for commercial production at its Australian Demonstration Plant in 2026.

Sunshine Metals has identified seven promising volcanogenic massive sulphide targets at its Ravenswood Consolidated Project, highlighted by exceptional gold-in-soil grades reaching 8.45 g/t at Truncheon East. The findings, supported by a Queensland Government grant, set the stage for intensified exploration in 2026.

Bindi Metals has identified several promising gold prospects along a 2.5 km corridor at its Ravni Gold Project in Serbia, supported by extensive sampling and historic data. A detailed geophysical survey and drilling program are set to follow, aiming to refine and test these targets.

Bell Financial Group reports a strong turnaround with a 17% rise in profit before tax for the 11 months to November 2025, driven by growth across key divisions and a robust second half.