🕒 Thursday 18 December 2025 Thu, 18 Dec 2025

Thor Energy is gearing up for a pivotal 2D seismic survey in mid-2026 at its HY-Range Project, while securing significant funding through divestments of non-core assets, positioning itself for focused hydrogen and helium exploration.

Aurelia Metals has reported significant drilling results at the historical Nymagee Mine in NSW, confirming extensions of polymetallic mineralisation that could underpin a new mine development in the Cobar region.

Ricegrowers Limited (SunRice) reported a 14.5% rise in half-year profit despite a 3.1% revenue decline, driven by improved margins and strategic growth in key markets. The company also increased its interim dividend by a third, signaling confidence in its 2030 Growth Strategy.

Tali Resources has identified three promising new exploration targets within its West Arunta Project, setting the stage for an expansive drilling campaign in 2026 to test for significant mineralisation.

BetMakers Technology Group has secured a multi-year deal with Stake.com to provide its comprehensive RaceOdds+ wagering platform, supporting Stake’s ambitious global horse racing growth plans.

Paladin Energy has restructured its syndicated debt facility, reducing total debt capacity from US$150 million to US$110 million, enhancing liquidity and balance sheet flexibility following a strong equity raise in 2025.

Greenvale Energy has wrapped its inaugural uranium drilling season at the Oasis Project with impressive assay results, confirming significant high-grade mineralisation and setting ambitious exploration targets for 2026.

BlinkLab Limited has appointed its Co-Founder and CEO, Dr Henk-Jan Boele, as Managing Director to steer the company through its pivotal FDA 510(k) trial for its autism diagnostic technology. The move coincides with key board changes and signals a strategic shift as BlinkLab prepares for early commercialisation.

Woodside Energy Group announces the resignation of CEO Meg O’Neill, who will lead bp p.l.c., with Liz Westcott appointed Acting CEO as the company begins a formal succession process.

West Cobar Metals is making significant progress across its Salazar, Bulla Park, and Mystique projects, initiating metallurgical testwork and planning drilling programs that could reshape resource estimates and project economics.

Red Mountain Mining has reported encouraging exploration outcomes at its Utah Antimony Project, prompting a significant expansion of its claim holdings. The results reinforce the company's geological model and set the stage for an aggressive exploration campaign.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has been hit with a $50 million operational risk capital charge by APRA, while AUSTRAC launches an enforcement investigation into serious AML/CTF breaches. The bank commits to intensifying risk management efforts amid regulatory scrutiny.

Renegade Exploration has secured an option to acquire the Rooster Hill Monazite Project in Wyoming, tapping into a historically promising rare earth element resource. The move expands Renegade’s US footprint amid rising demand for critical minerals.

HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT confirms full rent payment from Healthscope and has conditional agreements with alternative tenants for its hospital portfolio, while suspending its December quarter distribution to preserve liquidity.

Bio-Gene Technology reports promising progress on its US Department of Defense-funded insecticide projects, with early mosquito mortality evidence from its Flavocide wearable device and pending launch of its Qcide indoor spray program.

American Uranium Limited has successfully expanded uranium mineralisation trends by 3,000 metres at its Lo Herma ISR Project in Wyoming, delivering its strongest drill intercept to date and setting the stage for a 2026 resource update and scoping study.

International Graphite Limited has secured development approval for its Collie graphite processing facility, marking a significant step toward integrated graphite production in Western Australia.

Lake Resources has secured a crucial environmental management plan approval for its Kachi Lithium Project, marking a significant step toward final environmental impact assessment clearance and sustainable lithium production.

GemLife has secured a $21 million greenfield site in Townsville, Queensland, aiming to develop over 500 new homes and boost its Land Lease Community portfolio.

Perpetual Limited has extended its exclusivity agreement with Bain Capital into early 2026 as discussions continue over the potential sale of its Wealth Management business. While progress is steady, no binding deal is yet assured.

PhosCo has completed a key drilling program at its Gasaat Phosphate Project in Tunisia, with promising phosphate intersections at the SAB prospect and imminent assay results from KM, setting the stage for updated resource estimates and an enhanced project outlook.

Actinogen Medical has finalized enrollment and begun treatment of all 246 participants in its XanaMIA Phase 2b/3 Alzheimer’s trial, with topline results expected in November 2026. The oral drug Xanamem targets brain cortisol to potentially slow disease progression.

The Calmer Co. International Limited has completed a $1.4 million convertible note raise, positioning itself to accelerate wholesale growth and inventory build ahead of 2026.

RAS Technology Holdings will not renew its Complete Racing Solution contract with Stake in 2026, shifting focus to expanding in regulated markets and Asia’s burgeoning racing sector.