🕒 Thursday 18 December 2025 Thu, 18 Dec 2025

Verbrec Limited has announced over $20 million in new contracts spanning biogas engineering, cyber security, pipeline maintenance, mining technology, and water security, reinforcing its leadership in energy transition and sustainable mining sectors.

Great Boulder Resources has updated its Mineral Resource Estimate for the Side Well Gold Project, revealing a robust 1.02 million ounces of contained gold and setting the stage for accelerated development.

EPX Limited has secured Wattwatchers Pty Limited through a Deed of Company Arrangement, backed by a $2.14 million placement and a Share Purchase Plan to raise additional funds. This strategic move enhances EPX’s energy monitoring capabilities and recurring revenue streams.

Avecho Biotechnology is close to completing recruitment for the interim analysis cohort of its pivotal Phase III trial testing a CBD capsule for insomnia, with results expected in the first half of 2026.

Surefire Resources reports broad, high-grade gold mineralisation at its Yidby Gold Project in Western Australia, with assays revealing up to 15.83 g/t gold over 1m and a mineralised envelope exceeding 100m. The discovery opens new drilling targets for early 2026.

Provaris Energy has raised $500,000 through a share placement to advance its proprietary hydrogen tank prototype and a joint venture on low-pressure liquid CO₂ storage, signaling strong board confidence and strategic momentum.

TT Investments, led by Executive Chairman Tony Pitt, has announced an unconditional all-cash on-market takeover offer for 360 Capital Group at $0.31 per security, representing a 24% premium to recent trading prices. The offer aims to consolidate ownership and may lead to delisting from the ASX.

Patronus Resources has completed a comprehensive surface sampling program at its Pine Creek Project, revealing new high-priority gold anomalies and setting the stage for an ambitious drilling campaign in 2026.

American West Metals is set to launch a major drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, aiming to expand its world-class indium resource and explore high-grade gallium mineralisation. This initiative aligns closely with the US government's renewed focus on securing domestic critical metals supply chains.

Assetora Limited has appointed external administrators following a contested debt claim by SILC, signaling a complex financial and legal standoff. The company disputes the debt but is prepared to pay to avoid further costs while continuing to challenge the claim.

Dotz Nano Limited has raised approximately A$2 million through a private placement, reinforcing its position in the emerging carbon capture market with fresh capital and new investors.

RocketBoots Limited has secured a landmark five-year contract with a major multinational retailer, boosting its annual recurring revenue by over tenfold and marking a pivotal step in its global expansion.

Stavely Minerals has advanced exploration at its large-scale Freddy’s Find gold prospect, completing key drilling phases and preparing for further work in early 2026. Assay results from recent programs are expected soon, potentially unlocking a significant new gold discovery in western Victoria.

Micro-X Limited has secured $6 million through a share placement to accelerate commercialisation of its innovative medical imaging technologies, with strategic partner Billion Prima increasing its stake to 8.5%. The capital raise supports key clinical trials and product development milestones.

Micro-X has raised $6.18 million through a placement that sees strategic partner Billion Prima increase its stake to 8.6%, funding key commercial and manufacturing scale-up initiatives in medical imaging.

IRIS Metals Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following the announcement of a new transaction and an update on its capital raising efforts, signaling renewed momentum for the base metals miner.

IRIS Metals has signed a binding agreement to farm-in exclusively to the Finley Basin Tungsten Project in Montana, expanding its critical minerals portfolio and cancelling a planned capital raise. Exploration is set to begin in early 2026 with resource estimation targeted for 2027.

Cleo Diagnostics has raised $5 million to support the U.S. commercial launch of its Pre-Surgical Ovarian Cancer Test and accelerate development of a mass screening test, signaling strong investor confidence in its technology.

TT Investments has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover offer for 360 Capital Group at $0.31 per security, aiming to consolidate full ownership of the real estate investment trust.

Elixinol Wellness has amended acquisition terms for The Healthy Chef after its US distributor exited, reducing earnout payments and refocusing growth efforts on Australia.

Solstice Minerals reports steady progress in expanding its Nanadie copper-gold resource and promising gold intercepts at Yarri, backed by a strong cash position to fuel 2026 exploration.

Orthocell has reached a significant milestone with 100 units of its nerve repair product Remplir™ sold in the US, signaling accelerating adoption in a $1.6 billion market. The company’s strategic medical education and distributor network are driving momentum ahead of further hospital approvals.

Perpetual Resources has confirmed a significant lithium-caesium-tantalum pegmatite discovery at its Renaldinho Project in Brazil, with rock samples grading up to 2.56% lithium oxide. This early-stage find positions Renaldinho as a key focus for upcoming drilling campaigns.

Mount Ridley Mines has locked in nearly $1.8 million through a fully underwritten exercise of expiring unlisted options, ensuring financial backing for its Mount Ridley Project exploration and metallurgical programs.