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McLaren Minerals has acquired the Barossa mineral sands project from Iluka Resources, adding a high-grade zircon-rich asset to its portfolio. The project offers promising prospects near a tier-one mine with structured payments tied to development milestones.

Great Northern Minerals has revealed a significant 1-kilometre quartz-stibnite vein with assays up to 7.1% antimony at its Catalyst Ridge Project, alongside plans to expand its footprint in California. The discovery hints at promising gold potential beneath the surface, echoing nearby major deposits.

The ACCC’s final report slashes regulated voice interconnection rates, prompting Aussie Broadband to forecast a multi-million dollar EBITDA impact from FY27 and plan mitigation strategies.

Aurum Resources reports multiple high-grade gold intercepts at its 2.41Moz Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, expanding resource confidence and scale. The company boosts drilling capacity to 12 rigs, targeting major resource updates and a Pre-Feasibility Study in early 2026.

Aeris Resources has successfully raised $21.6 million through an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, more than doubling its initial $10 million target. The company will issue nearly 48 million new shares to support its working capital needs.

4DMedical secures Cleveland Clinic as the third major US academic medical centre to adopt its CT – VQ™ respiratory imaging technology, marking rapid commercial traction post-FDA clearance.

Develop Global Limited has landed a significant A$200 million contract to build underground access tunnels at OceanaGold’s Waihi North Project in New Zealand, marking a major milestone for its mining services division.

Sparc Technologies has achieved a significant commercial milestone with its first sale of ecosparc®, a graphene-based additive for protective coatings, to an Asian coatings company following successful proof-of-concept testing.

Macro Metals Limited has completed the acquisition of a 27.3% interest in the Extension Iron Ore Project, positioning itself to move beyond mining services into direct iron ore production with first ore targeted for late 2026.

Ausgold Limited’s latest Definitive Feasibility Study update for the Katanning Gold Project confirms a robust, low-risk operation with strong economics and a decade-long production horizon. The company has cleared key land access hurdles and launched an extensive drilling campaign to underpin future growth.

Asian Battery Metals has confirmed expanded high-grade copper and gold mineralisation at its Maikhan Uul project in Mongolia, with new surface and drilling results revealing a larger and more complex system than previously known.

Bapcor Limited has obtained unanimous lender approval to temporarily ease its Net Leverage Ratio covenant, supporting its ongoing turnaround efforts through mid-2026.

Dubber Corporation has secured a significant five-year contract with a leading North American telecommunications provider to deliver Mobile Voice Recording and AI-driven conversation analytics, marking a pivotal expansion in its global footprint.

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings is set to acquire Wakeling Automotive, adding 16 brands and 30 dealerships to its portfolio and boosting its presence in the fast-growing Western Sydney market.

Range International’s subsidiary Re>Pal Indonesia has landed significant supply contracts with major FMCG players Yakult, FKS Food, and Mayora, marking a strong step in sustainable packaging solutions.

RPMGlobal shareholders convened on 19 December 2025 to vote on Caterpillar's $5.00 per share acquisition proposal, with strong board support and regulatory hurdles nearing resolution.

Calix Limited has landed a significant three-year contract with a major US agriculture company, potentially adding up to A$10 million in annual revenue starting early 2026.

Symal Group Limited is acquiring an 80% stake in Davison Earthmovers for $23.2 million, marking a strategic expansion into South Australia's civil infrastructure market. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive from the first year and includes significant plant and equipment assets.

Symal Group has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in South Australian civil contractor Davison Earthmovers for $23.2 million, marking a strategic entry into a region with a booming infrastructure pipeline.

Gateway Mining's initial aircore drilling results reveal a broad and promising gold system at the Mustang-Pony Trend, with multiple high-priority targets identified for follow-up in 2026.

South Harz Potash Limited has lodged three exploration permit applications for the Torsby West Project in Sweden, securing a 25km corridor rich in copper-gold-cobalt mineralisation. This move complements their existing Glava assets and positions the company strongly in a highly prospective Scandinavian IOCG district.

Electro Optic Systems has secured a US$21 million order for its R400 Remote Weapon System from a North American customer, boosting its contract backlog to over A$400 million and setting the stage for strong revenue growth in 2026 and 2027.

Alligator Energy has successfully completed the construction of its Samphire Uranium Project pilot plant, achieving practical completion safely, on schedule, and under budget. The company is now set to begin its Field Recovery Trial in early 2026, marking a pivotal step toward project development.

GBM Resources has partially completed its $8 million placement to Wise Walkers but faces delays in receiving the remaining funds due to Chinese foreign exchange controls. Shareholder approval for the balance is now pending.