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Investor Kjerulf Ainsworth has initiated an unconditional off-market proportional takeover bid for 2.9% of Ainsworth Game Technology shares at $1.30 each, offering shareholders a significant premium and liquidity option.

Biotron Limited has closed its non-renounceable rights issue, raising $645,861 to advance its Hepatitis B virus drug development, with a shortfall commitment from Peak Asset Management still pending.

Nova Minerals has priced a US$20 million NASDAQ offering to fund exploration and development at its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska, signaling a key step forward for the company’s growth ambitions.

Burgundy Diamond Mines' subsidiary Arctic Canadian Diamond Company has secured a C$115 million senior secured loan from Canada's LETL facility to support operations amid US tariffs impacting diamond markets. The funding enables continued development and operational restructuring at the Ekati mine.

Downer EDI Limited has been named preferred contractor for four major New Zealand state highway maintenance contracts, securing an estimated NZD 870 million in revenue over initial contract periods starting May 2026.

Maas Group's JLE subsidiary has landed a $200 million deal to deliver modular electrical infrastructure for a 100MW AI factory cluster in Tasmania, marking a major step into the AI infrastructure sector.

Artemis Resources confirms a significant gold-bearing shear zone at Titan East near its Carlow deposit, highlighted by a wide 19m intersection at 1.6g/t Au and a previous high-grade 5m intercept at 13.1g/t Au. Diamond drilling has commenced to better define this emerging gold system.

Sheffield Resources has negotiated a waiver and deferral on senior loan repayments for its Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine, while ongoing discussions with lenders aim to restructure project finance amid uncertain shareholder funding.

Scout Security outlines a bold transformation with the acquisition of Roo Inc., expansion into insuretech, and a pivot to AI-driven smart security solutions, positioning itself for accelerated growth and profitability.

Ballymore Resources has initiated drilling at the Maniopota polymetallic target in North Queensland, complementing ongoing diamond drilling at the nearby Torpy’s prospect. Early indications suggest significant potential for lead, zinc, copper, silver, and gold mineralisation within a major hydrothermal skarn system.

Accent Resources reports metallurgical testwork confirming high-grade magnetite concentrates at coarse grind sizes, advancing its Magnetite Range Project towards green steel markets.

PTR Minerals has completed a major drilling campaign at its Rosewood project, revealing consistent high-grade titanium mineralisation and setting the stage for a maiden JORC resource estimate in mid-2026.

Imricor Medical Systems has secured Charité University Hospital in Berlin as the second global site for its VISABL-VT clinical trial, marking a significant milestone in real-time MRI-guided cardiac ablation technology.

Mount Ridley Mines has entered a Material Transfer Agreement with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to explore rare earth element processing, marking a strategic move in critical minerals downstream development.

Bass Oil reported a 2% rise in November oil production alongside a new gas sales agreement with Origin Energy, setting the stage for first gas sales in 2026. Indonesian operations also advanced with production enhancements and upcoming drilling plans.

Impact Minerals’ associate Alluminous has teamed up with US battery innovator C4V to fast-track the commercialisation of its HiPurA® high purity alumina for advanced battery applications, marking a key step in its vertically integrated strategy.

HyTerra Limited has unveiled a comprehensive Strategic Plan targeting commercialisation of its Kansas hydrogen project and ambitious expansion across the US and globally. The plan leverages proprietary technology and recent drilling successes to position the company at the forefront of the emerging geologic hydrogen sector.

Clara Resources has inked a binding deal to acquire the Hodgkinson Basin Gold Project in Far North Queensland, setting the stage for an aggressive exploration campaign in 2026. The acquisition, involving over 533 million shares and cash payments, aims to unlock significant gold potential in a historically rich but underexplored region.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited updates investors on its $5 million capital raising, highlighting regulatory approval delays but confirming near-term funding to advance its key graphite project.

Boab Metals has exercised its option to acquire 100% ownership of the Sorby Hills Silver-Lead Project, fully funding the venture and targeting first production in the second half of 2027.

ASX has suspended Terra Critical Minerals Limited’s T92OA securities from quotation due to non-compliance with listing rules, raising questions about the company’s regulatory standing.

Star Minerals Limited has requested an extension to its voluntary suspension on the ASX as it awaits a Supreme Court ruling on the appointment of its auditor, with a market update expected soon.

PYC Therapeutics reports positive safety outcomes from the initial phase of its clinical trial for PYC-003, a promising treatment for Polycystic Kidney Disease. The drug was well tolerated in healthy volunteers, paving the way for patient dosing and further trials.

Rox Resources has increased its Share Purchase Plan to A$18 million following strong retail demand, complementing a $200 million institutional placement to fully fund the Youanmi Gold Project development.