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Acrux Limited has sold the US registration and distribution rights for its Prilocaine 2.5% and Lidocaine 2.5% cream for US$550,000, redirecting resources towards its growing Hormone Replacement Therapy portfolio.

Rhythm Biosciences has begun commercialising ColoSTAT®, its blood-based colorectal cancer diagnostic test, following an updated ISO15189, 2022 accreditation. The test offers a new option for symptomatic patients where stool-based screening is unsuitable.

HITIQ has secured a prestigious grant from the Australian Sports Commission to enhance its PROTEQT™ brain health monitoring technology, positioning the company for wider adoption across elite and community sports.

US1 Critical Minerals and Apex USA Resources have intensified their legal dispute with Stephen Baghdadi and Dateline Resources over rare earth tenements in California, with a Federal Court hearing scheduled for later this month.

Nickel Industries has secured approval to increase its 2025 nickel ore sales quota by 1.5 million wet metric tonnes, enabling immediate sales resumption. This milestone is underpinned by a groundbreaking environmental permit that supports innovative, sustainable mining practices.

MRG Metals has extended its rare earth alluvial footprint at the Adriano project in Mozambique, revealing promising heavy mineral concentrations that hint at a district-scale mineralised system.

IRIS Metals Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares on the ASX pending a significant capital raising announcement expected next week.

AdNeo Limited’s subsidiary Learnt has landed a significant 12-month contract with Hisense Australia to deliver a comprehensive corporate learning and loyalty platform, marking a strategic expansion in the enterprise learning market.

Tesoro Gold’s initial diamond drilling at the La Brea Target within Chile’s El Zorro Project reveals significant gold mineralisation, echoing the early signatures of the nearby 2 million ounce Ternera deposit. The results set the stage for expanded exploration across this highly prospective district.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has unveiled breakthrough synergy predictions from its AI platform AlgoraeOS v2, spotlighting 90 high-potential CBD-drug combinations and surpassing models from Google DeepMind.

EBR Systems has completed the first patient implant in its Totally Leadless CRT (TLC-AU) feasibility study, marking a strategic step toward expanding wireless cardiac resynchronisation therapy for heart failure patients.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has reported significant assay results from its Radium Hill project, revealing high-grade scandium, yttrium, uranium, and rare earth elements along an 8km structural corridor. These findings bolster the company’s geological model and set the stage for accelerated exploration in 2026.

Hazer Group has partnered with M Resources to integrate its methane pyrolysis technology into a bid to transform the Whyalla steelworks into a low-carbon steelmaking hub. This collaboration aims to produce clean hydrogen and graphite, aligning with government decarbonisation goals.

Carnaby Resources reports robust new drill results from its Greater Duchess Project, revealing significant high-grade copper-gold mineralisation at the Trek 1 and Inheritance prospects. The ongoing drilling program and upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study signal advancing project development.

Celsius Resources has announced a maiden JORC-compliant Ore Reserve Estimate for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, underpinning a robust feasibility study and advancing project financing.

MetalsTech Limited has completed significant off-market block trades involving over 19 million shares, raising more than $8 million and signaling a notable shift among substantial shareholders.

Ariana Resources reports encouraging progress in its Dokwe Gold Project drilling campaign, highlighting geological confirmations and plans to extend exploration for potential resource growth.

Black Cat Syndicate has acquired 90km of strategic tenements near its Lakewood facility, aiming to extend tailings storage capacity and support a planned processing expansion to 1.5 million tonnes per annum.

Macro Metals has confirmed access to Utah Point at Port Hedland, enabling export of up to 4 million tonnes per annum from its Extension Iron Ore Project starting late 2026. This milestone advances project financing and production plans.

Tivan Limited has restarted fieldwork at its Sandover AI Project in central Australia, leveraging AI-driven targeting alongside enhanced collaboration with EARTH AI. Results from new electromagnetic surveys are expected by March 2026, setting the stage for expanded drilling campaigns.

Scentre Group has sold a 25% stake in Westfield Chermside to a Dexus-managed fund for $683 million, maintaining half ownership and management control. This move injects fresh capital aligned with its long-term strategy.

Dexus launches the Dexus Strategic Investment Trust series, acquiring a 25% stake in Westfield Chermside and raising $390 million for its DREP2 fund, while legal mediation is pushed to March 2026.

Temas Resources has engaged a European consultant to elevate its investor awareness across key markets, aiming to strengthen its presence in Germany and broader Europe.

Boom Logistics has appointed Lester Fernandez as its permanent Managing Director and CEO, entrusting him to lead the company through its next phase of growth with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.