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The Star Entertainment Group has reshuffled its leadership, appointing Soo Kim as Chairman and Bruce Mathieson Jnr as CEO, signaling a new strategic phase for the casino giant.

Cauldron Energy has announced a second new uranium discovery this year at its Yanrey Uranium Project, with the Cosgrove prospect delivering a third consecutive 'hole-in-one' success. Meanwhile, drilling at Manyingee South continues to expand known mineralisation, underpinning plans for updated resource estimates in early 2026.

Alicanto Minerals has acquired the Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia, boasting nearly 900,000 ounces of shallow, high-grade gold resources. The company is set to initiate a substantial $28 million equity raise to fund an extensive 50,000-metre drilling campaign aimed at rapidly expanding the resource base.

Alicanto Minerals has agreed to acquire the Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia from Westgold Resources, gaining a 0.9 million ounce gold resource with significant expansion potential. The company is set to initiate a 50,000-metre drilling program funded by a $28 million placement, positioning itself for rapid growth in a Tier-1 gold jurisdiction.

Alicanto Minerals has agreed to acquire the Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia, adding a 0.9 million ounce gold resource and initiating a $28 million capital raise to fund an aggressive drilling campaign.

Whitebark Energy’s latest technical review of the Warro Gas Field reveals that water production issues are confined to specific fault zones, enhancing prospects for commercial gas flow and prompting immediate engineering evaluations.

Lithium Universe has achieved a major milestone with its JESE technology, recovering silver at near-commercial purity while enhancing material performance and sustainability. This innovation could reshape silver recycling and premium electronics supply chains.

Savannah Goldfields reports steady gold production at its Georgetown plant, with new feedstock from historic sites and a third-party toll treatment agreement supporting continuous operations.

Horizon Minerals reports spectacular ultra high-grade gold drill results from its Phase 1 program at the Burbanks project, confirming significant resource expansion potential. The ongoing 30,000m drilling campaign aims to upgrade and grow the existing Mineral Resource Estimate.

North Stawell Minerals has expanded its soil geochemistry program at the Darlington Prospect, revealing a significant 600-metre offset in gold mineralisation and reinforcing the potential for high-grade deposits along the Darlington-Caledonia trend.

Middle Island Resources’ maiden drilling at Serbia’s Bobija Project reveals a broad, continuous polymetallic mineralised zone with significant gold and silver grades, expanding the known deposit footprint.

Arika Resources has reported a significant expansion of high-grade gold mineralisation at its Pennyweight Point prospect, intersecting thick zones 100 metres below previous drilling. The discovery confirms the continuity of mineralisation and opens new possibilities for mining at the Yundamindra Gold Project.

Boab Metals has approved the Final Investment Decision for its Sorby Hills Silver-Lead Project, fully funding construction and targeting first production in the second half of 2027.

Gold Mountain Limited reports outstanding diamond drill results from its Irajuba IR-1 prospect in Brazil, confirming a significant rare earth exploration target with high-grade mineralisation.

Comet Ridge Limited is set to acquire Santos’s 42.86% stake in the Mahalo Gas Project, consolidating full ownership and operator status. This move significantly increases the company’s gas reserves and positions it to better serve the east coast domestic gas market.

Almonty Industries has marked a pivotal milestone by delivering the first ore to the ROM pad at its Sangdong tungsten mine, signaling the start of commercial mining and a strategic shift in global tungsten supply chains.

DigitalX Limited reports a robust $82.1 million treasury portfolio in November 2025, maintaining significant Bitcoin exposure and demonstrating resilience through strategic investments amid market volatility.

Epiminder Limited has settled a $15.77 million tax liability with the ATO related to historical R&D claims, freeing up $4.23 million from IPO proceeds for working capital.

Artemis Resources confirms a significant new gold discovery at Titan East with a wide 19m intersection at 1.6g/t Au, complementing earlier high-grade hits and prompting expanded drilling plans.

Marvel Gold Limited has agreed to sell its Yanfolila Gold Project in Mali to Askiya Mineral Resources for up to US$1.94 million, marking a strategic shift to focus on its Tanzanian assets.

Diablo Resources has completed drilling at its Phoenix Copper Project and is progressing high-grade silver-antimony exploration at Star Range, positioning itself to capitalize on growing US critical minerals demand.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked quarterly dividend of AUD 1.1585 per security on its PERLS XVI capital notes, scheduled for payment in March 2026.

Audalia Resources is set to raise $540,000 through a share placement to fund critical development stages of its Medcalf Project and bolster working capital.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked quarterly dividend of AUD 1.1326 per security on its PERLS XV capital notes, payable in March 2026.