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Oliver’s Real Food reported a notable 6.5% rise in same-store sales for November 2025 alongside a 22% reduction in expenses, signaling improved operational efficiency. Despite a slight revenue dip year-to-date, the company’s profitability metrics show encouraging signs as it heads into the holiday season.

Blue Star Helium has completed mechanical assembly of its Galactica helium facility and is set to begin commissioning this week, aiming for first production by December 2025.

Future Metals NL has completed strategic planning that enhances its flagship Panton PGM Project’s value, driven by a 35% rise in platinum group metal prices and expanded exploration programs. The company is also advancing infrastructure options and strengthening its management team to accelerate development.

Fortescue Ltd has announced a binding agreement to acquire the remaining 64% of Alta Copper, gaining full control of the Cañariaco Copper Project in Peru. The deal values Alta Copper at C$139 million and aligns with Fortescue’s expanding copper strategy.

Amaero Ltd has secured a significant endorsement from the U.S. Department of the Navy for its Powder Metallurgy Hot Isostatic Pressing (PM-HIP) technology, positioning it as a key solution to long lead times in defense manufacturing.

Strickland Metals reports new diamond drilling results confirming extensive shallow copper-gold mineralisation at its Copper Canyon Deposit, reinforcing its strategic role within the Rogozna Project. The company plans a resource update next year amid ongoing drilling and strong funding.

Energy Resources of Australia has been granted a new rehabilitation authority to extend its environmental restoration work at the Ranger Project Area beyond January 2026.

Dimerix has successfully completed recruitment and dosing of 286 adult patients in its Phase 3 ACTION3 trial evaluating DMX-200 for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), advancing toward regulatory discussions with the FDA.

Trek Metals has identified a significant high-grade manganese discovery at its Christmas Creek Project, supported by strong gravity anomalies indicating a large concealed mineralised system. Drill planning is underway to test these compelling targets.

Far East Gold has confirmed and extended high-grade gold mineralisation at its Sua prospect in Papua, Indonesia, with recent drill results revealing new bonanza-grade zones and promising resource potential.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT has announced a 6.0 cents per security distribution for the half-year ending December 2025, reflecting steady income from its expanding data centre portfolio.

Loyal Metals has intersected 60 metres of rich chalcocite copper mineralisation near the surface at its Highway Reward Project, confirming the presence of extensive copper-gold deposits and advancing exploration efforts with a third drill underway.

Rio Tinto has completed due diligence on Calix’s Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Project, unlocking an initial $3 million investment and moving the venture closer to commercial reality.

Ovanti’s US payments brand Flote has partnered with cloud-native platform Gr4vy to launch scalable, responsible buy now pay later solutions in the US market starting 2026.

Green & Gold Minerals has reported compelling high-grade gold drill results from its Mt Wandoo prospect, significantly extending known mineralisation and uncovering new zones within the Chillagoe Gold Project.

Minerals 260 Limited has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its 4.5Moz Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia, highlighting significant resource growth potential beyond the recent estimate. The latest drilling results reinforce the project's robust mineralisation continuity and set the stage for an updated resource estimate in 2026.

Resolute Mining’s updated Definitive Feasibility Study for the Doropo Gold Project reveals a 55% increase in ore reserves, a longer mine life, and robust financial returns, positioning the project as a key growth driver.

Altitude Minerals has confirmed promising heavy mineral sands prospectivity at its Nilpinna Tenement in South Australia, with assays revealing heavy mineral grades as high as 12.5%. The discovery opens a new frontier for exploration in the Eromanga Basin.

Biome Australia has initiated its first human clinical trial for the proprietary probiotic strain Lactobacillus plantarum BMB18, aiming to validate its benefits for digestive and mood-related symptoms.

Imricor Medical Systems has secured Institutional Review Board approval for the University of Virginia Health to join its VISABL-AFL clinical trial, marking a key expansion in the US. Procedures are set to begin early next year, supporting Imricor’s progress toward FDA approval and commercialisation.

Ballard Mining’s latest drilling at its Mt Ida Gold Project reveals promising high-grade gold mineralisation across multiple prospects, setting the stage for an aggressive resource expansion campaign in 2026.

AusQuest and South32 have extended their Strategic Alliance Agreement for two more years, securing continued funding and collaboration on Australian copper and zinc projects. South32 will fund exploration to advance projects to drill-ready status and can earn up to 80% interest through staged investments.

Ore Resources Ltd has identified 10 new broad gold targets and 18 gold-in-soil anomaly zones at its Randalls South tenements, setting the stage for focused exploration in 2026.

Proteomics International's PromarkerD blood test shows clinically meaningful accuracy in predicting diabetic kidney disease among Aboriginal Australians, matching performance in non-Indigenous populations. This advancement offers a promising tool for early intervention in a high-risk group.